The Hong Kong Bar Association has proposed a new "double-track" system to criminalize bid-rigging and other anti-competitive practices. This approach would introduce a criminal track with potential prison sentences alongside the existing civil penalties, aiming to increase deterrence and encourage whistle-blowing. The proposal follows a deadly fire in Tai Po and draws on reviews of local legislation and international practices. AI
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RANK_REASON The cluster describes a significant policy proposal by a legal association regarding criminal law reform. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
