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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Legislative Council of Hong Kong
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 proposal, set to take effect in mid-2027, will reduce the age threshold for mandatory medical certification for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers

Following industry backlash, authorities say drivers aged 65 to 69 only required to take test twice in five years.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong proposes job-related injury compensation for gig delivery workers

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong survivors push to close ‘consent loophole’ in reforms to sex crime laws

Hong Kong politics

Legco could tighten members’ code after Wong drink-driving case: Starry Lee

Wong was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident late last month.

William Wong resigned as a lawmaker on Friday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Editorial | In curbing hard-sell tactics, Hong Kong must strike a balance

The consultation period must be used to work out issues to ensure robust laws that protect consumers, yet allow honest operators to thrive.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

Starry Lee calls on members to learn from incident involving William Wong and be more rigorous in their conduct to meet public expectations.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Latest lawmaker letdown a reminder that accountability matters

William Wong Kam-fai’s resignation highlights that those vested with power in Hong Kong carry the highest expectations of society.

Lawmaker Wong Kam-fai attends a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai on July 1. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

William Wong becomes first to resign from Legco over scandal in 26 years

Resignation comes hours after Chinese University of Hong Kong suspended Wong, an associate dean, following his arrest on Monday.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns

While government’s plan goes beyond law reform body’s suggestions, groups say ‘honest but mistaken’ defence over consent could be a loophole.

Hong Kong politics

Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe

Sources say Wong’s silence over drink-driving arrest constitutes breach of members’ code related to ‘timely reporting of legal proceedings’.

Lawmaker Wong Kam-fai attends the handover flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Lawmaker William Wong says sorry after arrest over CUHK drink-driving crash

CUHK associate dean arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident.

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Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong attends a handover anniversary event on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Ex-opposition lawmaker Wu Chi-wai released after serving time for subversion

Former chairman of now-defunct Democratic Party completes prison sentence of nearly 4½ years for role in unofficial Legco primary.

Hong Kong economy

No plan to extend tighter rules to yoga and dance studios: Hong Kong official

Proposed rules would apply only to gyms and beauty parlours, which logged about 5,000 prepaid contract complaints over six years, official says.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong proposes sweeping overhaul of sex crime laws

Security Bureau proposes a series of measures, including criminalising same-sex rape and adopting uniform age of consent at 16.

The review is necessary to modernise sexual offence laws, the government says. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong eyes cool-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics

Proposals aim at addressing enforcement gaps under Trade Descriptions Ordinance in sectors involving large prepayments and long-term contracts.

Complaints involving beauty and fitness services account for nearly 90 per cent of sectors most prone to improper selling practices, according to the government. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society

Prediction markets: Hong Kong ban alone will not solve risks, legal experts say

Law enforcement agencies would face challenges in gathering evidence and prosecuting cases, lawyers say.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong civil service chief vows ‘attractive’ pay rise once economy improves

Ingrid Yeung stresses prudent use of public money after some lawmakers say flat 2 per cent pay rise falls short of pay trends, union demands.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong to raise share of Medical Council lay members to 31%, set inquiry time

Proposal aims to foster more diverse participation, while time frame for complaints to be made public will also be set, health minister says.

Hong Kong’s health chief has provided details on proposed changes to the Medical Registration Ordinance. Photo: Karma Lo
Law

Legal Tales | Power of Hong Kong’s new national security regulation must be prudently deployed

The new powers conferred on the chief executive must be exercised in a way that is consistent with rights and freedoms entrenched in the Basic Law.

Hong Kong science and tech

Don’t restrict AI in sports, ensure fair access, Hong Kong lawmaker urges

Kenneth Fok, who represents sports sector, calls for fair access to AI, as ‘some nations may not have newest and best models’.

Hong Kong transport

Chinese ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000

Amap, Didi Chuxing support government’s proposed cap as part of new regulatory regime scheduled to be passed by lawmakers in July.

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A taxi with a Didi advertisement on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui. Didi wants authorities to review the scheme “in short cycles” using a “small steps, fast strides” approach. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Opinion | Speed up law reform on child sexual abuse

Cases surge despite an overall drop in rape and indecent assault cases. The government pledges to tighten laws before the end of its term.

The statue of Lady Justice atop the Court of Final Appeal in Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong politics

Concerns raised as Hong Kong stops compiling voter turnout data by age and sex

While authorities cite lack of operational need, politician and analysts say data important for electoral transparency and good governance.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results

The challenge is not simply identifying problems. It is mustering the political will and building the capacity to overcome them.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hongkong Post must deliver on innovation to survive

As the city’s postal service seeks an injection of funds, it is clear that operations need a serious revamp.

The interior of a post office at Windsor House in Causeway Bay is seen on May 29. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought

Internal scrutiny and public engagement are a must for institutions to gain support and show they are working in the people’s best interests.

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Scott Pelley, former CBS journalist, is seen in New York City on May 15, 2013. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Union warns low civil servant pay rise after Tai Po fire would ‘bow to populism’

Unions argue that an across-the-board pay rise of 2 per cent will not offset inflation or reflect overall performance.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15

Government to gather views online and via sector forums as it drafts its first five-year plan, covering areas including housing, land, health and welfare.

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