Mediation Figures and Statistics
- Mediation Statistics for Civil Justice Reform related cases
- Mediation Statistics for cases in Matrimonial / Family proceedings
- Mediation Statistics for Small Claims cases
- Mediation Statistics for Building Management cases
Mediation Statistics for Civil Justice Reform related cases
Various Practice Directions set out a mechanism to facilitate parties to enter into dialogue on mediation. Empirical data is also collected from cases in court where mediation has taken place. The number of mediation related documents and that of cases directed by the court to report progress of mediation, together with summary of the mediation reports of those cases, where Civil Justice Reform is applicable (“CJR related cases”), are tabulated below. It should be noted that: a) only those mediation reports filed with filing date falls within the reporting period would be included; and b) some cases have undergone mediation without proceeding further with the proceedings.
Number of Mediation related documents filed in the Court of First Instance*
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Mediation Certificate | 2,759 | 2,977 | 2,878 | 3,271 | 3,668 | 3,623 | 3,716 | 3,590 | 2,138 | 1,793 | 1,703 | 1,348 | 1,323 |
Mediation Notice | 1,030 | 1,146 | 1,164 | 1,223 | 1,381 | 1,380 | 1,399 | 1,248 | 958 | 627 | 642 | 555 | 424 |
Mediation Response | 949 | 1,062 | 1,031 | 1,078 | 1,258 | 1,181 | 1,249 | 1,140 | 876 | 553 | 550 | 456 | 375 |
Mediation Minutes | 444 | 508 | 541 | 602 | 652 | 666 | 663 | 634 | 478 | 266 | 303 | 211 | 192 |
* It only includes cases commenced by the 6 CJR related case types in the Court of First Instance, i.e. Civil Action (HCA), Admiralty Action (HCAJ), Commercial Action (HCCL), Construction and Arbitration Proceedings (HCCT), Miscellaneous Proceedings (HCMP) and Personal Injuries Action (HCPI).
Number of cases directed by the Court to report the Progress of Mediation in the Court of First Instance
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
CJR related cases (excluding HCPI cases) |
338 | 244 | 195 | 151 | 175 | 162 | 179 | 156 | 119 | 45 | 122 | 44 | 22 |
CJR related cases (HCPI cases only) |
802 | 795 | 677 | 796 | 625 | 914 | 1,004 | 1,043 | 561 | 229 | 266 | 227 | 93 |
Total | 1,140 | 1,039 | 872 | 947 | 800 | 1,076 | 1,183 | 1,199 | 680 | 274 | 388 | 271 | 115 |
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2011
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2012
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2013
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2014
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2015
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2016
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2017
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2018
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2019
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2020
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2021
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2022
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the Court of First Instance in 2023
Please note: Mediation services are provided by mediators in the private sector. Parties would usually directly approach the accredited mediators or professional bodies outside the Judiciary to seek mediation.
Number of Mediation related documents filed in the District Court#
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Mediation Certificate | 8,810 | 9,126 | 9,014 | 9,628 | 9,731 | 9,439 | 9,801 | 10,281 | 10,635 | 10,988 | 11,331 | 11,187 | 11,618 |
Mediation Notice | 1,459 | 1,663 | 1,714 | 1,742 | 1,640 | 1,568 | 1,542 | 1,461 | 1,567 | 1,745 | 2,119 | 1,754 | 1,790 |
Mediation Response | 1,008 | 1,127 | 1,196 | 1,214 | 1,060 | 900 | 932 | 905 | 941 | 969 | 1,325 | 1,059 | 965 |
Mediation Minutes | 223 | 308 | 372 | 440 | 487 | 429 | 372 | 381 | 325 | 377 | 459 | 339 | 338 |
# It only includes cases commenced by the 6 CJR related case types in the District Court, i.e. Civil Action (DCCJ), Employee’s Compensation Case (DCEC), Equal Opportunities Action (DCEO), Miscellaneous Proceedings (DCMP), Personal Injuries Action (DCPI) and Tax Claim (DCTC).
Number of cases directed by the Court to report the Progress of Mediation in the District Court
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
CJR related cases (excluding DCPI cases) |
419 | 381 | 409 | 368 | 500 | 307 | 259 | 255 | 277 | 274 | 321 | 370 | 334 |
CJR related cases (DCPI cases only) |
1,751 | 1,614 | 1,504 | 1,418 | 1,370 | 1,343 | 1,226 | 873 | 71 | 1,119 | 2,234 | 2,239 | 1,291 |
Total | 2,170 | 1,995 | 1,913 | 1,786 | 1,870 | 1,650 | 1,485 | 1,128 | 348 | 1,393 | 2,555 | 2,609 | 1,625 |
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2011
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2012
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2013
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2014
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2015
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2016
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2017
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2018
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2019
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2020
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2021
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2022
- Summary of Mediation Reports filed in the District Court in 2023
Please note: Mediation services are provided by mediators in the private sector. Parties would usually directly approach the accredited mediators or professional bodies outside the Judiciary to seek mediation.
Mediation Statistics for cases in Matrimonial / Family proceedings
Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office
In 2000, a pilot scheme on family mediation was launched by the Judiciary. The Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office (“FMCO”) was set up within the Family Court building to assist in implementing the pilot scheme. The pilot scheme ended in July 2003. However, because of its proven record of helping separating/divorcing couples to resolve their problems without the need for expensive litigation, a decision has been made to maintain the FMCO. The Office would hold information sessions on family mediation, provide pre-mediation consultation, generally assist couples seeking mediation to help resolve their problems in a non-adversarial way. The Office also acted generally as a liaison office, answered public enquiries and facilitated those willing to mediate to select mediator. Mediations were conducted by independent mediators or NGOs outside of the Judiciary.
Integrated Mediation Office
Since 2 May 2018, the Integrated Mediation Office (“IMO”) has succeeded FMCO to facilitate the parties in seeking family mediation information. Arrangements would be made for any parties who are interested in seeking mediation or have approached the office to attend an information session on mediation. IMO would provide the parties seeking mediation a list of mediators who have indicated their willingness to participate in mediation, from which the parties may choose their mediator. Mediation referrals would be made for the parties through IMO. Some parties may approach private mediators or mediators from NGOs for mediation service on their own motions. Judiciary does not keep such statistics.
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/08/2003 to 31/12/2012
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2013 to 31/12/2013
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2014 to 31/12/2014
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2015
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2017 to 31/12/2017
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Family Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office and Integrated Mediation Office from 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Integrated Mediation Office from 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Integrated Mediation Office from 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Integrated Mediation Office from 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Integrated Mediation Office from 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Integrated Mediation Office from 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023
Mediation Statistics for Small Claims Cases
Integrated Mediation Office (West Kowloon)
Integrated Mediation Office (West Kowloon) (“IMO(WK)”) is an extension of the existing Integrated Mediation Office, which is established to facilitate the greater use of mediation services for dispute settlement primarily for cases in the Small Claims Tribunal (“SCT”). The IMO(WK) aims at assisting members of the public to understand more about mediation and helping parties of SCT cases to resolve their disputes through mediation. Adjudicators of the SCT will identify suitable cases for referral to the IMO(WK) for mediation services. Free mediation sessions would then be arranged for parties who agree to mediate. Judiciary does not maintain statistics on number of cases where the parties approach mediators in the community for mediation services on their own motions.
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Integrated Mediation Office (West Kowloon) from 06/07/2022 to 31/12/2022
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Integrated Mediation Office (West Kowloon) from 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023
Mediation Statistics for Building Management Cases
Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office
Mediation has been introduced in the Lands Tribunal to cover building management cases filed since 1 January 2008. The Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office (“BMMCO”) was set up in the Lands Tribunal by the Judiciary to help litigants in building management cases to consider using mediation to resolve their disputes. The role of the BMMCO is to act as a focal point for mediation enquiries relating to building management cases filed with the courts. The BMMCO conducts information sessions on mediation and provides pre-mediation consultation and facilitates those willing to mediate to select mediator. Mediation is however conducted by independent mediators outside of the Judiciary.
BMMCO aims to facilitate the parties in seeking mediation. Arrangements would be made for any parties who are interested in seeking mediation or have approached the office to attend an information session on mediation. BMMCO would provide the parties seeking mediation a list of mediators who have indicated their willingness to participate in mediation, from which the parties may choose their mediator. Mediation referrals would be made for the parties through BMMCO. Some parties may approach private mediators or mediators in the community for mediation service on their own motions. Judiciary does not keep such statistics.
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2012
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2013 to 31/12/2013
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2014 to 31/12/2014
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2015
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2017 to 31/12/2017
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022
- Cases referred to independent Mediators through Building Management Mediation Co-ordinator’s Office from 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023