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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.
Judy Chan passes through a gate at an MTR station, opting for public transport as she leaves Eastern Court after receiving a fine on March 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Judy Chan careless driving case a reminder of high expectations for lawmakers

It makes a mockery of the rule of law if those who write Hong Kong’s legislation do not follow the law themselves.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco to explore mainland-style oversight system for bills enforcement

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Hong Kong economy

Proposed 33% rise in MPF payments ‘may pile on business pressure, hit jobs’

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan fined HK$2,000 for driving against traffic

Eastern Court also suspends Chan, 45, from driving for a month.

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Judy Chan takes the MTR after leaving Eastern Court. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

‘Deliver more practical outcomes,’ Chinese vice-premier tells Hong Kong Legco

Ding Xuexiang says he hopes Legco will explore and study executive-led governance for practical outcomes that meet the requirements of the central government.

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Family offices

Hong Kong to expand tax waivers for family offices, pension fund investment

The government will submit a bill by June to add more tax-exempt products and funds, including gold and digital assets, a minister says.

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Hong Kong fires and safety

Letters | Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety

Readers discuss fire safety compliance, palliative care, and the diversity of religious life in Singapore.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on December 10, days after a devastating fire broke out. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Legal framework for Northern Metropolis to be tabled at Legco on March 24

Latest budget is seeking HK$30 billion in initial capital for development of Hetao Hong Kong Park, San Tin Technopole and Shui Kiu Industry Park.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hi-tech aids proposed to help elderly climb stairs to fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Wang Fuk Court residents will soon be allowed to check their flats and collect personal items but lifts remain inoperative.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Rare Exchange Fund withdrawal to pay for Northern Metropolis, other big schemes

Paul Chan has proposed transferring HK$150 billion from the Exchange Fund in the coming two years.

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Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund is the government’s main investment arm and de facto sovereign wealth fund. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Open recruitment for hygiene chief ‘can attract innovator for tech push’

Hong Kong’s civil service chief defends shift from typical internal recruitment for head of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.

The government’s decision to hold open recruitment for the director’s post marks a departure from the traditional practice of appointing career administrative officers. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

As the head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has stressed, an executive-led system must be coherent to be effective, and this requires building consensus.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Workers ready to sacrifice Lunar New Year break as scaffold net rules bite

Labour groups warn of rising unemployment as stricter scaffold net rules stall projects and leave hundreds of workers unpaid for months.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court to rule on appeals of 12 jailed activists on February 23

Court will also rule on one acquitted defendant in city’s largest national security trial of 47 opposition figures over illegal ‘primary’ election.

Opposition activist Prince Wong, who earlier pleaded guilty, has appealed against her jail sentence of four years and five months. Photo: Getty
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: minister

Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’.

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Last month, authorities repealed a law requiring bus passengers to buckle up. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp under pressure to explain if human error behind Island line shutdown

‘Unless they encountered an unprecedented mechanical failure, the chances of human error are nowhere near low,’ ex-lawmaker Gary Zhang says.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong may set limit of 2 dogs per diner under new pet-friendly policy

Shifting earlier stance after receiving feedback, environment chief also says licence might be granted to larger eateries only in first phase.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10

Exco backs Minimum Wage Commission’s suggested 2.38 per cent increase.

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The statutory minimum wage is currently HK$42.10 per hour. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Meaningful direct access to physiotherapy is still elusive

Readers discuss the bottlenecks delaying musculoskeletal pain management in Hong Kong, and tougher tobacco controls.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.

Hong Kong politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong plans to revive privacy law requiring firms to report data breaches

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung says watchdog intends to consult lawmakers this year after legislative reform was put on hold in 2024.

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung says the mandatory breach reporting measures may be carried out in phases. Photo: Jelly Tse
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

Readers discuss the odds of bus accidents, practical implementation of seat belt regulations, and the importance of user acceptance testing.

Hong Kong society

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

Government earlier proposed maximum fine of HK$150,000.

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A union survey found that more than half of respondents supported a smoking ban on sites. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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