Speeches and Articles by the Secretary for Justice  

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20 Nov 2000
Speech (English translation) by the Secretary for Justice in the Legislative Council Motion Debate on the Public Order Ordinance
28 Apr 2000
The welcoming speech of the Secretary for Justice at the Constitutional Law Conference on Implementation of the Basic Law : A Comparative Perspective co-organised by the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law
8 Apr 2000
"Hong Kong Letter" (English translation) delivered by the Secretary for Justice on the implementation of the Basic Law
17 Jan 2000
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Ms Elsie Leung, at the Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2000
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Speeches and Articles by Law Officers and other senior officers

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19 Dec 2000
Article entitled “To prosecute or not to prosecute” by Mr I Grenville Cross, SC, Director of Public Prosecutions, published in the South China Morning Post
May 2000
Presentation by Mr David Little, Law Officer (International Law), on “WTO Dispute Settlement - A Hong Kong Perspective” at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association Conference (English only)
Apr 2000
Speech by Mr Robert Allcock, Solicitor General (Acting), on “Application of Article 158 of the Basic Law” delivered at the Constitutional Law Conference on Implementation of the Basic Law: A Comparative Perspective co-organised by the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government and the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong on 28 and 29 Apr 2000 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law
Apr 2000
Speech by Mr Andrew Bruce, SC, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, on "The Flag Case: A Short Reflection in the Presentation of the Case and Its Significance as a Piece of Constitutional Decision-making" delivered at the Constitutional Law Conference on Implementation of the Basic Law : A Comparative Perspective co-organised by the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government and the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong on 28 and 29 Apr 2000 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law (English only)
Apr 2000
Article entitled “The Victim of Crime” by Mr I Grenville Cross, SC, Director of Public Prosecutions, published in Hong Kong Lawyer
1 Apr 2000
Speech by Mr Ian Wingfield, Law Officer (Civil Law), at the Symposium for the 10th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law
30 Jan 2000
Statement by Mr Robert Allcock, Solicitor General (Acting), delivered at RTHK's programme "Viewpoint" on 30 Jan 2000 assuring that the Administration understands and accepts the importance of its constitutional responsibility to explain and defend the fundamental principle of judicial independence.
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LegCo / Policy Papers

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Dec 2000
Dec 2009
Nov 2000
Nov 2000
Nov 2000
Information paper on the proposed creation of the offence of 'persistent sexual abuse of a child'
Nov 2000
13 Oct 2000
12 Oct 2000
Oct 2000
Consultation Paper No. 2 on the Preliminary Draft Convention on Jurisdiction and Foreign Judgments
Sept 2000
Sept 2000
Consultation Paper on Legal Education and Training in Hong Kong
Aug 2000
Consultation Paper on Small Claims Tribunal Ordinance (Cap. 338) - Costs (English only)
24 Jul 2000
Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation between The Hong Kong Police and The Prosecutions Division of the Department of Justice
Jun 2000
Jun 2000
Jun 2000
Jun 2000
Jun 2000
Jun 2000
31 May 2000
Feb 2009
Jun 2000
31 May 2000
May 2000
May 2000
May 2000
Apr 2000
Apr 2000
Apr 2000
28 Mar 2000
20 Mar 2000
Replies to written questions raised by Finance Committee Members in examining the Estimates of Expenditure 2000-01
24 Feb 2000
2000
Jan 2000
HKSAR's Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements
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Press Releases

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31 Dec 2009
New member appointed to Law Reform Commission
30 Nov 2009
Law Reform Commission releases report on hearsay in criminal proceedings
24 Nov 2009
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the Sixth ASEAN-China Prosecutors General Conference
23 Nov 2009
Secretary for Justice visits Vietnam
11 Nov 2009
Written reply by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, to a question by Dr Hon Margaret Ng on the implementation of jury system in District Court in the Legislative Council
5 Nov 2009
Law Reform Commission releases consultation paper on class actions
, 21 Oct 2009
Written reply by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, to a question by the Hon Leung Kwok Hung on Hong Kong Solicitors Indemnity Fund in the Legislative Council
12 Oct 2009
Appointment of the Director of Public Prosecutions
8Oct 2009 (Toronto time)
Secretary for Justice delivered a speech at a luncheon in Toronto
7 Oct 2009
Secretary for Justice visits Canada
1 Oct 2009
Speech (English translation) by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the National Day reception
2 Sept 2009
Statement of the Secretary for Justice upon the announcement of the early retirement of the Chief Justice
1 Sept 2009
Statement on Treatment of Victims and Witnesses released
24 Aug 2009
Secretary for Justice visits Sai Kung
18 Aug 2009
Remarks (English portion) by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at a media session after attending an anti-drug seminar for secondary teachers
12 Aug 2009
Secretary for Justice visits Chongqing and Sichuan
6 Aug 2009
Recruitment arrangement for Government Counsel applicants
16 Jul 2009
Law Reform Commission publishes consultation paper on "Enduring Powers of Attorney: Personal Care"
9 Jul 2009
Recovery agent and solicitor jailed for offences related to maintenance and champerty
8 Jul 2009
Speech (English translation) by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, in moving the Second Reading of the Arbitration Bill in the Legislative Council
24 Jun 2009
Speech (English translation) by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, in moving the Second Reading of the Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2009 in the Legislative Council
24 Jun 2009
Government proposes reform on the law of arbitration in Hong Kong
16 Jun 2009
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the Third Regional Arbitration Institutes Forum (English only)
10 Jun 2009
Government proposes to extend solicitors' rights of audience
29 May 2009
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the 6th Asian Law Institute Conference (English only)
7 May 2009
Cross-sector working group actively promotes mediation
7 Apr 2009
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the luncheon of the 16th Commonwealth Law Conference 2009
2 Apr 2009
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the Opening Ceremony of the Centre of Anti-Corruption Studies
30 Mar 2009
Opening remarks (English translation) by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the meeting of the Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services in the Legislative Council
23 Mar 2009
Speech (English translation) by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the special meeting of the Finance Committee in the Legislative Council
19 Mar 2009
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship Scheme 2008/09 Presentation Ceremony (English only)
16 Jan 2009
Secretary for Justice visits Tuen Mun
12 Jan 2009
Speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2009
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