Legislative Council (Legco)
Coverage of Legislative Council (Legco) in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers ask fewer questions but attend Legco more often
Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers have raised fewer questions than their veteran counterparts but recorded a higher attendance rate, according to a South China Morning Post check. Alan Chan Chung-yee and Vivian Kong Man-wai were among those who submitted the fewest questions to the government. Political observers attributed the trend to newcomers seeking to balance respect for the executive-led system with their roles.
- Legco could tighten members’ code after William Wong drink-driving case: Starry Lee
Hong Kong’s legislature may review and tighten its code for members following the resignation of a lawmaker arrested for alleged drink-driving and failing to report an accident, as stated by its president, Starry Lee Wai-king. The incident will serve as a reference for future code amendments.