Public Consultation on the Draft Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations (Closed)

Summary of Responses to Public Consultation on draft Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations

 

The Council for Private Education (CPE) would like to thank members of the public and stakeholders who participated in the public consultation exercise on the Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations conducted from 17 Feb – 2 Mar 2010.   The respondents are supportive of the provisions provided in the Regulations, and have provided CPE with useful suggestions and comments which have been helpful to the CPE in our drafting of the finalised version of the Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations.   The summary of responses to the feedback and comments received from the public consultation exercise is now available for download.   S/N Legislation Information 1 Summary of Responses to Public Consultation on draft Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations  Download here

  

Aim / Scope of Consultation

 

The Council for Private Education (CPE) is seeking feedback from members of the public and the private education (PE) sector on the draft Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations.

 

 

Background

 

The benefits of alternative dispute resolution procedures have been evident in recent years as it allows parties in dispute to resolve their disagreements amicably and confidentially. It also provides parties involved with an alternative to litigation which can be a costly and long-drawn process. Such alternative dispute resolution procedures have been established in various sectors and industries such as medical health, infocomm technology and sports.

 

 

The draft Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations

 

Pursuant to section 64(1) and (2) and 71 of the Private Education (PE) Act 2009, the Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations aim to establish dispute resolution schemes which are cost-effective and allow students and private education institutions (PEIs) to resolve their disputes quickly. The draft Regulations prescribe the dispute resolution schemes and the centres administering the schemes, as well as stipulating the obligations of the PEIs in relation to the schemes.

 

 

Period of Consultation

 

CPE invites members of the public and the PE sector to participate in this consultation. The consultation exercise will last for 2 weeks, from 17 Feb – 2 Mar 2010. CPE welcomes your views and comments on the draft Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations.

 

S/N	Legislation	Information
1	Draft Private Education (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations	Download here

 

 

 

Feedback channels

 

 To enable us to better understand your feedback or comments, we seek your support and cooperation in observing the following guidelines:

a. Identify yourself and the organisation you represent (if any), so that we may follow up to clarify any issues, if necessary;

b. Make your comments clear and concise;

c. Focus your comments on how the requirements or provisions could be improved or made clearer; and

d. As much as possible, explain your points with illustrations and examples.

 

 

There are a few ways to send your feedback and comments to us:-

a. By email to cpe_public_consult@cpe.gov.sg

b. By fax to 6275 4636; or

c. By post to: Council for Private Education
                       2 Bukit Merah Central #05-00
                       SPRING Building
                       Singapore 159835

 

 

We encourage you to send your feedback and comments via email as they will reach us faster and thus expedite the process of consideration. All submissions should be made on or before 1700 hrs, 2 March 2010.

 

 

Summary of responses

 

We regret that we will not be able to address or acknowledge every feedback or comment received. However, we will consolidate and publish a summary of the key comments received, together with our responses, on this website following the close of this consultation exercise. The identities of participating individuals and organisations will not be disclosed in the summary.