Hong Kong Bar Association

Circular No. 111/03

To : Members of the Bar Association

From : Andrew Mak - Hon. Secretary

Date : 8 December 2003

PRACTICE DIRECTION - 15.11

Members are informed that Practice Direction 15.11 "Financial Dispute Resolution Pilot Scheme" has been issued by the Chief Justice on 27 November 2003. This shall come into force on 29 December 2003.

Members who may wish to obtain a copy for their chambers may pick up one set from the Bar Secretariat, LG2, High Court or view from the website www.hkba.org under the webpage of "Practice Directions".

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ISSUE(S) TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BAR

Pleased be informed that the following government departments/organisations are seeking the Bar's views on the below issue(s). Members who wish to comment on those issue(s) in their personal capacities may do so by forwarding their views to the respective contact persons.

Issue(s):
Subcommittee on juvenile justice system
Consultancy Report on Measures Alternative to Prosecution for Handling Unruly Children and Young Person

From: Legislative Council

website:
www.legco.gov.hk

fax: 2509 9055
email: ftsang@legco.gov.hk

Deadline: by 15 January 2004

Contact:

Mrs. Percy Ma
Tel: 2869 9253

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CHAMBERS ACCOMMODATION

There is a full tenancy available as from February 2004. Conference room superbly decorated in English style. Comfortable working environment and reasonably good library facilities are available at a reasonable rate in prime location. For those who are interested please contact Mr. Cheng at 2869 9899 for details.