The Mediation Conference 2022 was successfully held today as it attracted more than 1,200 online participants from 19 jurisdictions around the globe.

The conference is the highlight of Mediation Week 2022 and a celebration event of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, while delivering the welcoming remarks, noted the importance of cultivating roots for Chinese culture showcased by mediation for young people.

She said the accomplishments in Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution sector played a crucial role in the way forward with the development of mediation in the city and the Greater Bay Area.

Prof Liu Jingdong of the Chinese Academy of Social Science shared his insights on the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation by the Mainland and his anticipation for the implementation of reciprocal recognition and enforcement of mediated settlement agreements in the bay area.

Panel discussions covered the impact of the new Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial & Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition & Enforcement) Ordinance and how mediation is well suited for tackling disputes during the Covid-19 epidemic.

Also duing the forum, Law Officer (Civil Law) of the Department of Justice Christina Cheung announced the launch of the fourth edition of "The Judge Over Your Shoulder - A Guide to Judicial Review for Administrators".

She described the support received throughout Mediation Week and the conference as being a vote of confidence to further promote mediation.