Coronavirus Hong Kong: Scouts Association clubhouse broke social-distancing rules by hosting banquet for more than 100 people
- The event was held at the organisation’s headquarters on Austin Road in Jordan, according to the government
- Local media earlier reported a former deputy Kowloon regional commissioner hosted a 34-table retirement dinner at the centre
The Office of the Licensing Authority of the Home Affairs Department revealed on Monday it had applied to the court for a summons against the licence holder of the Scout Association of Hong Kong - Commissioners’ Club on Austin Road in Jordan, two summonses against the catering service provider and another two against responsible people at the caterer for allowing the banquet to exceed the limit on attendees.
Separately, three people from the Scout Association were prosecuted for violating the restrictions on group gatherings. The cases will be heard in court.
Local media reported in April that a former deputy Kowloon regional commissioner hosted a retirement banquet at the centre’s Yue Cuisine Chinese restaurant, which involved 34 tables with at least 100 guests on April 10.
The office said the authority would continue to take stringent enforcement action and step up inspections of clubhouses.
The Post has contacted the association for comment.