Go to main content
 
Advisory Committee on Sports Dispute Resolution of DoJ promotes development of sports dispute resolution in Hong Kong at full steam (with photos)
******************************************************************************************
     The Advisory Committee on Sports Dispute Resolution, established by the Department of Justice (DoJ) earlier this month, held its first meeting today (January 10). During the meeting, the Advisory Committee considered and endorsed its terms of reference and discussed future work and issues for follow-up, promoting the development of sports dispute resolution in Hong Kong at full steam. 
 
     As announced in the Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address, the Government will explore establishing a sports dispute resolution system and promote sports arbitration, leveraging the institutional advantages of Hong Kong in dispute resolution. In this regard, the Government supports the industry in launching a pilot scheme on sports dispute resolution in Hong Kong within 2025. 

     The Advisory Committee, chaired by the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, comprises representatives from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Hong Kong Bar Association and the Law Society of Hong Kong. The Advisory Committee will advise the Government on the design, setting up and implementation of the pilot scheme.
 
     Dr Cheung said that sports disputes are unique and require specific professional knowledge for resolution. As the global sports market continues to grow rapidly, disputes are becoming more diverse and complex, giving rise to an increasing demand for dispute resolution services dedicated to sports disputes. Hong Kong offers all-round dispute resolution services, featuring robust and reliable arbitration and mediation systems, along with a wealth of arbitrators and mediators with sports expertise. These give Hong Kong a distinctive edge in becoming a regional or even international sports dispute resolution centre. 
 
     He said that the DoJ has always been principled and innovative in striving for development in Hong Kong, and the advancement of sports dispute resolution can open up further opportunities for growth. In the future, the Government will work with the Advisory Committee to actively carry out preparatory work for the Pilot Scheme, with hopes to officially launch it within this year to promote the wider use of sports dispute resolution in Hong Kong.

     The terms of reference and the membership list of the Advisory Committee are attached in Annex 1 and Annex 2.
 
Ends/Friday, January 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:22
NNNN
Archives   Yesterday's Press Releases  
Back to Index Page
Back to top
Today's Press Releases  

Photo

The Advisory Committee on Sports Dispute Resolution, established by the Department of Justice (DoJ) earlier this month, held its first meeting today (January 10). Photo shows the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee and Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (centre), with members of the Advisory Committee, Mr Hau Pak-sun (second left) and Mr Hew Yang-wahn (second right); the Commissioner for Sports, Mr George Tsoi (first left); and the Secretary of the Advisory Committee and Principal Government Counsel of the Legal Enhancement and Development Office of the DoJ, Ms Leona Cheung (first right), before the meeting.
The Advisory Committee on Sports Dispute Resolution, established by the Department of Justice (DoJ) earlier this month, held its first meeting today (January 10). Photo shows the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee and Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (front row, centre), with members of the Advisory Committee, Mr Hau Pak-sun (front row, left) and Mr Hew Yang-wahn (front row, right); the Commissioner for Sports, Mr George Tsoi (back row, left); and the Secretary of the Advisory Committee and Principal Government Counsel of the Legal Enhancement and Development Office of the DoJ, Ms Leona Cheung (back row, right), before the meeting.

Attachment

Annex 1
 
Annex 2