1. Mediation Ordinance (Cap. 620)

Mediation in Hong Kong is mainly governed by the Mediation Ordinance (Cap. 620). The Ordinance is supplemented by the Judiciary’s Practice Directions and by professional and institutional support from bodies such as the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (HKMAAL).

The Mediation Ordinance came into operation on 1 January 2013. It is the main statutory foundation for mediation in Hong Kong and gives mediation a clearer legal status.