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Hong Kong civil servants may face discipline over Tai Po fire

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Senior civil servants in Hong Kong may face disciplinary action if they are implicated in the upcoming investigation report on the Tai Po fire. The Secretary for the Civil Service, Ingrid Yeung, stated that such action would be considered if the report finds evidence of inadequate performance or administrative responsibility. A support unit is also being established to assist the Public Service Commission in potential investigations. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ng Kang-chung ·

    Senior civil servants could face disciplinary action over Tai Po fire if named in report

    Senior public servants found accountable for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire could face disciplinary action if named in an investigation report that a government-appointed panel is expected to submit this month, Hong Kong’s civil service chief has said. Secretary for the Civil Ser…

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