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[China’s new maritime arbitration rules make systematic provisions for video hearings for the first time]The “China Maritime Arbitration Commission Arbitration Rules (2021 Edition)” has been implemented on October 1. Li Hu, deputy director of the China Maritime Arbitration Commission, said at a press conference of the China Maritime Arbitration Commission held on the 9th that the new revised rules respond to the profound changes brought about by the new crown pneumonia epidemic to international arbitration, and for the first time electronic service, video hearings, and video testimony , Electronic signatures, and network security and privacy and data protection system regulations. (Xinhuanet)
The Arbitration Rules of China Maritime Arbitration Commission (2021 Edition) came into effect on October 1. Li Hu, deputy director of the China Maritime Arbitration Commission, said at a press conference of the China Maritime Arbitration Commission held on the 9th that the new revised rules respond to the profound changes brought about by the new crown pneumonia epidemic to international arbitration, and for the first time electronic service, video hearings, and video testimony , Electronic signatures, and network security and privacy and data protection system regulations.
China’s maritime arbitration is an important part of China’s legalized business environment, and its role in China’s participation in global marine economic governance has become increasingly prominent. Li Hu introduced that this revision of the arbitration rules follows the principles of improving procedural transparency, fairness, efficiency and convenience, respect for party autonomy, and diversification of dispute resolution methods, achieving breakthroughs in many aspects.
For the first time, the new revised rules have systematically provided for the integration and innovation of electronic technology and conventional arbitration; for the first time, the rules of evidence have been more systematically provided; the roles of case handlers and arbitration tribunal secretaries have been distinguished for the first time; the nature of expert advisory opinions has been clarified for the first time And its relationship with the arbitration tribunal; for the first time, it is stipulated that with the consent of the parties, the secret award can be publicly released; for the first time, service to the captain of the ship concerned is added as one of the methods of service of the arbitration document; Necessary measures are needed to avoid conflicts of interest arising from changes in the agents of the parties; for the first time, a liability limitation clause is introduced.
Li Hu said that under the guidance of the rules, the China Maritime Arbitration Commission will help Chinese companies resolve external disputes locally and further enhance the international influence and international competitiveness of China’s maritime arbitration.
(Article Source:Xinhuanet）
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