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Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong faces probe for failing to report arrest

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Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong is under scrutiny for failing to disclose his recent arrest to the Legislative Council (Legco). Sources indicate that his silence regarding the drink-driving and related charges may constitute a breach of the members' code of conduct, specifically concerning the timely reporting of legal proceedings. An investigation by Legco's Supervisory Committee is anticipated, which could result in penalties such as warnings, suspension, or pay deductions. AI

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Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong faces probe for failing to report arrest

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe

    Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai failed to report his arrest for alleged drink-driving to the Legislative Council as required under its code of conduct and is expected to face an internal investigation that could result in stiff penalties, the South China Morning Post has …

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