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The Resolution of Disputes Relating to Children in Hong Kong

22 Sep 2009

 

The Faculty of Law is pleased to co-organize, with The Hong Kong Mediation Council and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Children's Issues Forum: The Resolution of Disputes Relating to Children in Hong Kong. This two day multi-disciplinary international conference brings together members of the local and overseas judiciary, legal profession, government officials, health care professionals, mediators, counselors, Social Welfare Department and community organizations to consider important issues relating to the welfare, well-being and safety of Hong Kong children in the context of family disputes. The main focus of the Children's Issues Forum is on minimizing the adversarial impact of family proceedings so as to promote the best interests and well-being of Hong Kong children. And The Honourable Chief Justice Mr Andrew Kwok-nang Li will be the Guest of Honour.

Members of the press are cordially invited to cover the Forum. Details are as follows:

Date:      24th and 25th September 2009 (Thursday and Friday)
Time:     9:30 am - 5:30 pm (Media registration starts at 9am)
Venue:   Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, (38/F Floor Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central)

For the programme of the forum. please click here.

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Phelane Tsang (Tel: 2241 5939; Email: phelane@hku.hk).