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Since training for qualified mediators had just begun, members of the working group feels that there is probably insufficient qualified mediators to support an efficient mediation policy at this stage. Members were therefore of the view that the option should be examined again when a reasonable pool of professionally qualified mediators are available in Hong Kong.

The working group has submitted the report to the Chief Justice who has accepted the recommendations in principle.

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Over 10,000 S6 places still available after Stage I

Stage I of the secondary 6 admission procedure, which ended at 3.30 pm today (Wednesday), resulted in about 13,000 secondary 5 leavers being successful in acquiring S6 places.

Acting senior education officer, Mr Tang Fat-yuen, said 10,879 S6 places would be available at Stage II which would begin tomorrow.

He said a list of schools with vacancies would be displayed at all district education offices from 9 am tomorrow. Students may also obtain the information in some newspapers which will publish the list on the same day.

Students with 14 points or more from the best six subjects in one sitting of the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) may apply to one or more of these schools before 1 pm tomorrow.

Prevocational school students who satisfy minimum A-level entry requirements may apply to their own or other prevocational schools. If they have obtained 14 points or more, they may apply to other schools as well.

Mr Tang said private and evening school students candidates with 14 points or more could apply to PLK Vicwood K T Chong Sixth Form College or any other school.

Schools with vacancies may offer $6 places to eligible applicants instantly. Some of them, however, may notify the applicants of the results by 2.30 pm. Successful applicants should register with only one school before 4.30 pm.