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Last-ditch bid to block inquiry into legislator's dismissal of aide

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Two legislators will make a last attempt to stop an investigation into the dismissal by Democratic Party lawmaker Kam Nai-wai of his female assistant, when the Legislative Council discusses a motion to censure him early next month.

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Unionist lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan and tourism sector lawmaker Paul Tse Wai-chun yesterday urged the Legislative Council to scrap the investigation 'without a plaintiff'.

The motion, which would censure Kam for the alleged unfair dismissal of former assistant Kimmie Wong is scheduled to be discussed on December 9.

Last week, Wong indicated through her lawyers that she would not help with the Legco investigation because of the 'immense pressure and strain caused by this matter'.

Kam would be grilled on the saga if the whole legislature rejects a motion from either Lee or Tse to call off the investigation.

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During a Legco house committee meeting yesterday, Lee urged committee chairwoman Miriam Lau Kin-yee to withdraw the motion censuring Kam.

'There is no plaintiff but only the defendant,' he said. '[I] worry that it would be unfair to the defendant if the plaintiff has refused to assist the upcoming investigation.

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