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Mentally retarded boy wins judicial review bid

The High Court yesterday granted a mentally retarded boy leave to lodge a judicial review of a government decision to exclude his school from the native English-speaking teacher (NET) scheme. In his application, Law Chi-yuen, 10, a Primary Four pupil at HHCKLA Buddhist Po Kwong School, argued that the scheme is illegal and discriminatory because it is available for pupils with physical disabilities, but not for those with mental disabilities. The Equal Opportunities Commission has stepped in to try to have the matter resolved by conciliation. The review hearing will not start until the conciliation process has finished.

No children have been abducted: security official

Amid persistent rumours of child abductions, Undersecretary for Security Lai Tung-kwok said no such crimes had taken place recently. Police had received 14 reports but there was no evidence so far to support them. Lai said police would crack down on rumours on the internet if they were proven to be spread with unlawful intention.

140 schools to hold mock chief executive election

More than 140 primary and secondary schools will take part in a mock chief executive election on March 21, four days before the Election Committee chooses the city's next leader. The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association and the University of Hong Kong public opinion programme have raised HK$748,530 for the exercise. Results will be announced the next day.

Prison guard saves murderer from hanging

A guard at Stanley Prison saved the life of a murderer who tried to commit suicide by hanging himself in his cell, the Correctional Services Department said. The 60-year-old inmate, who is serving a life sentence, was conscious when found at 10.30pm on Wednesday. He was given first aid before being taken to Queen Mary Hospital.

HSBC axes IT workers as part of global job cuts

The Hong Kong and Kowloon Trades Union Council said 'a few' HSBC employees were sacked yesterday as part of the bank's plan to cut jobs around the globe. It expected about 300 more Hong Kong staff would be laid off within three months.

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