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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.
The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2025 was originally scheduled to be submitted to the Legislative Council in the first half of last year. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong delays AI copyright law to focus on guidelines first

Government puts legal amendment on hold to draft guidelines balancing creative rights with tech development.

Hong Kong politics

Exco declarations reveal new roles for ex-lawmakers as minister retains 22 flats

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong rejects EU report’s claims on freedoms as ‘unfounded and biased’

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to bar firms with integrity offences from building renovation lists

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says applications to pre-qualify will open next Wednesday and lists rolled out by year-end.

Residential buildings in West Kowloon. The new pre-qualified lists aim to help property owners select qualified professionals for building maintenance work. Photo: Sam Tsang
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ to cost initial HK$200m, but ‘won’t catch thieves’

John Lee and Eric Chan stress new system will consolidate data to improve city management and won’t be used for crime detection or surveillance.

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.

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Hong Kong society

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

As Singapore pulls ahead, experts say Hong Kong must overcome risk aversion and refine its governance frameworks to boost adoption.

Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

In written submission to Legislative Council, watchdog also rejects proposed reforms to its disciplinary sentencing, supervision and membership.

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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.

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.

Residents hoping to take part in the city’s subsidised housing scheme view a model of an estate. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

William Wong became the first lawmaker in the current term of the Legislative Council to resign, following his arrest for alleged drink driving in July. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

A food delivery rider in Mong Kok in 2025. When Deliveroo exited the Hong Kong market, many delivery workers were left without compensation. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

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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.

A food courier delivers takeaway orders in Causeway Bay. Photo: Karma Lo
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 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.

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’s Starry Lee (left) and her fellow lawmakers visit the 12345 Citizen Hotline Service Centre in Beijing during their study trip. Photo: Handout
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’.

Former lawmaker William Wong was previously arrested for drink-driving. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, meets lawmakers in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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