The Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong. Over 1,000 volunteer lawyers currently participate in the government’s Free Legal Advice Scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
Lawyers giving free legal advice under Hong Kong government schemes are insured
- The Duty Lawyer Service and the government have procured professional indemnity insurance to cover lawyers providing pro bono services under two schemes
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The Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong. Over 1,000 volunteer lawyers currently participate in the government’s Free Legal Advice Scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang