COVID-19 Online Dispute Resolution Scheme launched today

The COVID-19 Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Scheme under the Anti-epidemic Fund established by the Government is launched today (June 29). Following the launch, eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre (eBRAM Centre), which has been engaged to provide ODR and related services under the Scheme, has commenced a series of publicity work to introduce the Scheme to stakeholders and the public. Photo shows eBRAM Centre's presentation at the Department of Justice this morning to demonstrate the operation of its ODR platform and process.

The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC (second right), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the then Chairman (currently Vice Chair) of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre (eBRAM Centre), Mr Nick Chan (second left), on the COVID-19 Online Dispute Resolution Scheme on May 18. The Commissioner of the Inclusive Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Office of the Department of Justice, Dr James Ding (first right), and the Chief Executive Officer of eBRAM Centre, Mr Daniel Lam (first left), were also present at the signing.