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Hong Kong to reform laws after deadly Tai Po fire inquiry

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Hong Kong is preparing to implement significant reforms after an inquiry into a deadly fire in Tai Po. These reforms are expected to include criminalizing bid-rigging and updating fire safety and property management laws. The investigation into the fire, which resulted in 168 fatalities, focused on alleged bid-rigging in a substantial maintenance project and the use of substandard materials that exacerbated the fire's spread. The Competition Commission plans to propose measures to criminalize bid-rigging by September, aiming for legislative amendments by year-end. AI

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

    Hong Kong prepares for sweeping reforms following end of Tai Po blaze inquiry

    Hong Kong authorities are set to roll out sweeping reforms following the conclusion of the investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, including criminalising bid-rigging and overhauling fire safety and property management laws. Political observers also expected seni…

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