Policy Address 2024 | Govt to commence training for international legal talents, develop sports dispute resolution system
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivers his third Policy Address today (Oct. 16) at 11 a.m.
Lee pointed out that the government will commence training for international legal talents. The Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy will be officially launched this year, cultivating legal talents who are familiar with international law, common law, civil law, national legal systems, and other legal aspects. The dedicated office and expert committee under the Department of Justice (DoJ) are pressing ahead with the related work.
Lee also said HK will promote mediation services. The International Organization for Mediation will have its headquarters set up in Hong Kong upon its adoption and the entry into force of the relevant international convention. The Government will enhance the system on local accreditation and disciplinary matters of the mediation profession to further strengthen our role as an international mediation center.
"We will incorporate mediation clauses in government contracts and encourage private organizations to make reference to and adopt such clauses. We will also launch the Pilot Scheme on Community Mediation to offer more training opportunities for promoting mediation culture."
In addition, the government will develop a sports dispute resolution system.
"Sports disputes have become increasingly complicated with the development of sports activities and industry. We will explore establishing a sports dispute resolution system and promote sports arbitration, leveraging the institutional advantages of Hong Kong in dispute resolution," Lee added.
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