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Legislative Council of Hong Kong (Legco)

Legislative Council of Hong Kong (Legco)
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong is made up of 70 members who debate and pass bills. Half of the Legco members are directly elected by voters in geographical constituencies and the remaining 35 members are returned by 29 functional constituencies.  The next elections will be held in September 2020.
A fitness center at Tsim Sha Tsui. The government has proposed a seven-day cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to table cooling-off period bill for beauty, fitness deals by mid-2027

Commerce chief Algernon Yau says both sectors supported seven-day cooling-off period but differed on exemption thresholds.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong is lagging in the AI race – can it raise its game, and how?

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Medical Council rejects proposal on time frame for handling complaints

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Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong’s bail extended on 4 traffic offences

He was arrested on suspicion of crashing his car into two parked vehicles while under the influence of alcohol on the CUHK campus.

William Wong is given until November to decide on his plea. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Make home ownership a 5-year plan goal, Legco president says

Starry Lee says reviving Tenants Purchase Scheme and reserving subsidised flats for young, middle-class families could help achieve target.

Crime in Hong Kong

Disgraced lawmaker William Wong to face 4 charges, including dangerous driving

Wong, who allegedly drove while drunk and crashed his car into two parked vehicles at the CUHK campus in July, will appear in court next Wednesday.

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Hong Kong housing

Subdivided-flat registration rate at 42.5% as ‘early bird’ phase deadline passes

Industry observers say ownership complications and low awareness have slowed landlords’ applications under new housing regulations.

Subdivided flat resident Mr Cheung at his home in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for debate on policy address, 5-year plan

‘For this first joint debate, I hope to secure a longer duration than before so that lawmakers will have more time for a comprehensive discussion,’ Legco president says.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Letters | Hong Kong should study the mainland gig worker insurance model

Readers discuss labour protection for delivery riders, and a new era for India-Bangladesh relations.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Lawmakers flag gaps in proposed building management rules after Tai Po fire

Tightening proxy votes and strengthening oversight are moves in ‘correct’ direction, but legislators cite potential drawbacks and loopholes.

Last November's fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 others. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their names

Hong Kong court cites five legal issues deserving further scrutiny over appellants’ involvement in unofficial 2020 primary to take over legislature.

Benny Tai was previously sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for acting as the chief organiser of the unofficial primary election in 2020. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong transport

Over 1,000 sign up for Hong Kong’s new taxi, ride-hailing test

Lawmakers say interest is likely to grow as the city prepares to fully launch its ride-hailing regulatory regime next year.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Why are Hong Kong delivery drivers unhappy about proposed payouts for injuries?

Unions and delivery riders say government’s proposed compensation scheme should also include logged-on waiting time.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco-executive dialogue must deliver more than novelty for Hong Kong

While more communication between the Legislative Council and the government is welcome, what matters most are outcomes that improve Hongkongers’ lives.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Legco President Starry Lee are seen after a dialogue session between the chief executive and lawmakers on July 28. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Legco enters new stage of cooperation with the government

On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Legco President Starry Lee Wai-king, after the Chief Executive’s dialogue with council members on July 28. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Public hotline, megaproject and governance focus of new style Legco dialogue with Lee

Suggestions raised at first ‘rules-free and warm-hearted’ closed-door dialogue session with John Lee under new format.

Hong Kong politics

Holding by-election to replace disgraced lawmaker low priority, John Lee says

City leader says Hong Kong must focus on three important elections in the next 18 months, in terms of ‘time and workload’.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled

While increased attendance in Legco is a welcome development, it shouldn’t be too much to expect first-year legislators to hit the ground running.

The eighth Legislative Council holds its first meeting in the chamber of the Legco complex on January 14. Photo: Karma Lo
Star Ferry

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Star Ferry must embrace a sustainable business model

Fare adjustments should be made if necessary, but more must be done to diversify revenue to preserve the city’s historic transport link.

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Hong Kong politics

Lawmakers return from historic Beijing trip with insights on Hong Kong’s 5-year plan

Legco president Starry Lee highlights delegation meeting with Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, at Great Hall of the People.

Hong Kong politics

Xia urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs makes call in a meeting with lawmakers during their week-long study tour to capital.

Xia Baolong (centre), flanked by other officials, meets the lawmakers in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Legco newcomers raise fewer questions but have better attendance

Miramar Group’s Alan Chan and athlete-turned legislator Vivian Kong among those who submitted fewest questions to government.

Chief Executive John Lee address the eighth Legislative Council during its first meeting on January 14. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Upgraded border crossing will boost Hong Kong-Shenzhen connectivity

Hong Kong’s jurisdiction over part of Huanggang Port, poised to cut passenger clearance times, is a historic milestone in integration with the mainland.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong unlikely to hold Legco by-election for seat vacated by William Wong

Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse cites time constraints and cost-effectiveness concerns.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong passes bill for Huanggang ‘co-location’ arrangement

Upgraded border crossing will be the first to use a ‘joint-clearance’ model.

The redeveloped Huanggang border crossing building is located in Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Deceitful firms mostly to blame for deadly Tai Po blaze, government counsel says

Jenkin Suen attributes Wang Fuk Court inferno to ‘deceit, inaction and deliberate omission’ of contractors who exploited regulatory regimes.

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Government counsel Jenkin Suen (centre) arrives for Thursday’s session of the inquiry. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest

Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.

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