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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 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 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

Hong Kong courts

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

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.

More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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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’.

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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The Star Ferry sails past the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour on July 1. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

A view of the main structure of the Joint Inspection Building at Huanggang Port, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on April 22. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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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.

Hong Kong society

New HK$45,000 welfare jobs incentive expected to benefit single parents most

Three-year pilot launching October 1 to offer up to HK$45,000 to help welfare recipients achieve self-reliance through sustained employment.

The new scheme aims to help welfare recipients achieve self-reliance through sustained employment. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Authorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company

Housing Bureau says ‘individuals with ulterior motives’ may be trying to confuse the public by claiming company is an ‘empty shell’.

Seven of the eight high-rise towers at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po were ravaged by fire last November. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Avoiding by-elections out of cost concerns sets a dangerous precedent

If we believe in our electoral system, in which each lawmakers plays an important role, no seat should be considered insignificant.

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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

Proposals will only cover those in food and goods delivery services, as these two sectors employ most gig workers, bureau says.

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A food delivery rider in Causeway Bay. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

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

Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women and survivor group We Are X say ‘genuine but mistaken belief’ defence must be restricted.

(From left) Doris Chong and Chelsea Ma of the Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women hold placards alongside We Are X members Janelle and Tsz Ching during a joint press conference at the NGO's office in Ho Man Tin. Photo: May Tse
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.

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.

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