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Hong Kong Bar Association urges clarity on bid-rigging laws

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The Hong Kong Bar Association has urged the government to clarify legal definitions and immunity provisions related to bid-rigging laws. The association released a report recommending clear definitions for the crime, the burden of proof, and the concept of 'mens rea' before a new 'dual-track' system is implemented. These recommendations follow a review prompted by a deadly fire in Tai Po and a blaze at Wang Fuk Court, aiming to address legal shortcomings. AI

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Hong Kong Bar Association urges clarity on bid-rigging laws

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Clarify crime thresholds and immunity in bid-rigging law: Hong Kong Bar Association

    The Hong Kong Bar Association has called on the government to clearly define criminal thresholds and resolve whistle-blower immunity rules under its plan to outlaw bid-rigging following the deadly Tai Po inferno. A task force formed by the association, which represents the city’s…

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