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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Legislative Council of Hong Kong
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.
The seat belt rules had sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling before alighting would violate the law. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law

Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law.

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Hong Kong transport

Letters | Just how risky is riding a bus in Hong Kong? Let’s do the maths

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites

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Hong Kong society

Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme

Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June.

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A dog-friendly cafe in Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Valuable lessons to be learnt from U-turn on seat belt law in Hong Kong

The government and legislators must ensure the law can achieve its intended purpose of ensuring public safety before it is reintroduced.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s seat belt policy U-turn shows little learned from waste levy mess

Once again, despite good intentions, policymakers have failed to consider every eventuality and prepare adequately.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Outcomes, not output’: Exco held 25% fewer meetings over John Lee’s tenure so far

Figures show advisory body convened 119 meetings and discussed 602 items over first 3½ years of Chief Executive John Lee’s tenure.

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The Executive Council’s purpose is to assist the chief executive in policymaking. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling

But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau warns against ‘arbitrarily’ adding non-professional members to watchdog.

Hong Kong transport

Video | Hong Kong to suspend seat belts on buses rule after less than a week

Wording of law only applies to new buses registered from January 25 this year.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers.

Patients at Kwong Wah Hospital’s A&E department. Hong Kong introduced a new public hospital fee regime on Jan 1, 2026. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong transport

More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?

Ex-legislator who was part of committee that scrutinised proposed law says rule should only apply on buses newly registered from January 25.

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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first dog-friendly restaurants could be opening sooner than you think

Environment minister reveals possible timeline for approval of city’s first dog-friendly restaurants under ‘pet economy’ push.

Hong Kong tourism

Authorities to seek public views on walkway for New Praya selfie hotspot

Kennedy Town’s New Praya has become hotspot for mainland Chinese tourists in recent years, but trend has also triggered road safety fears.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong to test firefighting drones in pilot scheme

Authorities turn to new technology as part of efforts to enhance fire safety following the deadly Tai Po blaze.

Drones being used to inspect the buildings at Wang Fuk Court in the aftermath of the deadly Tai Po blaze. Authorities will test how this technology can be used in a firefighting capacity. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong minister Erick Tsang resigns, reveals prostate cancer fears

City leader John Lee dismisses speculation about more principal official departures, says his cabinet ‘shares his philosophy’ and has met expectations.

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Chief Executive John Lee (left) and Erick Tsang. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong lawmakers urge review of seat belt policy on buses amid complaints

Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision

Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera

Viral video shows car heading along Jaffe Road against the flow of traffic.

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Lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong teams up with experts to develop AI tailored for schools

Secretary for Education Christine Choi tells legislature authorities are exploring launching a large language model relating to city’s school curriculum.

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Hong Kong courts

Rule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust’ than any single case: chief justice

Calls for early release of any defendant on political grounds strike against the rule of law, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says of Jimmy Lai case.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more

From Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures, Hong Kong policies appear to have been shaped with little legislative input.

Lawmakers attend the first meeting of the 8th Legislative Council in Admiralty on January 14. Photo: Eugene Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

Exclusive | Several Hong Kong lawmakers omit unpaid directorships in Legco declarations

Legco House Committee chairman Ronick Chan calls on lawmakers to be more rigorous and register all directorships to avoid controversy.

Newly elected legislators gather after the Legco swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Pledges fall short of fixing building sector after Hong Kong inferno: experts

Experts warn new building maintenance measures in the wake of the deadly fire in Tai Po only scratch the surface of deeper systemic issues.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Exclusive | 3 new Hong Kong lawmakers fail to declare company shareholdings

Newcomers blame omissions on heavy workloads or misunderstandings.

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Hong Kong society

Explainer | Bid-rigging clamp, smoke-free construction sites: Hong Kong Legco gets cracking

The Post looks into measures proposed in response to last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire.

The eighth Legislative Council held its first meeting on Wednesday morning. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Gaps laid bare by deadly Hong Kong fire focus of first Legco meeting of new term

City leader John Lee outlines government priorities in wake of November’s blaze, with resettlement of residents and investigations topping list.

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Chief Executive John Lee walks in the Legislative Council chamber as new Legco president Starry Lee looks on. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong officials urge buy-back plan over ‘challenging’ Wang Fuk Court rebuild

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong says legal and ownership issues make rebuilding unfeasible, with buy-back option the fastest, most flexible solution.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened

City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government.

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