LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visited Consensus Hong Kong at Hong Kong Conventional and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai today (February 20) to gain insight into the international meeting and exhibition about the cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web 3 industries, which is being held for the first time in Hong Kong.
Members received a briefing by representatives of Consensus Hong Kong on the features of various stages and events, as well as the reasons for choosing Hong Kong as the host city. Members noted that Consensus Hong Kong brings together leaders, investors and startups from the global cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3 and fintech industries. Through keynote speeches, summits, and investor matchmaking activities, the participants explore popular topics and future trends related to virtual assets, open currencies, and artificial intelligence.
Members then learned the competitions of Web3 startups and innovative blockchain solutions, noting that these contests allow promising startups to showcase their proposals and inspire innovative ideas. During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of Consensus Hong Kong on driving the growth of the Web3 ecosystem, developing the crypto economy, and exploring business opportunities. Members also opined that the successful hosting of the event in Hong Kong is a manifestation of global confidence in Hong Kong's development in the Web3 sector. It also facilitates local businesses to expand their networks, and connect with the world.
Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Dr Johnny Ng, Subcommittee members Mr Ma Fung-kwok and Ms Carmen Kan.
LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKSAR Government welcomes court's decision to dismiss Chow Hang Tung's application for judicial review on clothing policy for persons in custody
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government welcomes the judgment handed down by the Court of First Instance of the High Court today (January 13) to dismiss Chow Hang Tung's application for judicial review on the clothing policy for persons in custody (PICs).
The court judgment pointed out that the current clothing policy for PICs, including the requirement for female PICs to wear trousers in summer daytime, was formulated by the Correctional Services Department (CSD) as authorised by the Prison Rules. The Court was satisfied that the CSD had the expertise and experience in the relevant context, and that it had carefully considered various factors, taken into account of professional opinion when making the decision, as well as reviewed the policy continuously. The Court ruled that Chow Hang Tung had failed to demonstrate that the current policy constituted less favourable treatment of a particular gender. The Court pointed out that there was currently no factual evidence to support any assertion that there was widespread concern about the health effects of wearing trousers in summer. In addition, the rule was not absolute, but instead allowed individual PICs to apply for exceptional arrangements in special circumstances. At the same time, the Court also rejected Chow Hang Tung's assertion that she had requested to the CSD in July and August 2024 to wear shorts and had been refused.
A spokesman for the Security Bureau said, "The ruling of the Court of First Instance confirmed that the CSD's approach is reasonable, justified and lawful. According to Rule 26 of the Prison Rules, the CSD must provide every PIC with a uniform that meets a scale imposed by the Commissioner of Correctional Services. Over the years, the CSD had appointed task groups from time to time to review the clothing arrangements of PICs. These reviews gave ample consideration to numerous factors, including the type of correctional institutions, PICs' varying daily routines and activities involved, the need for thermal, physical and psychological comfort for PICs of different genders, privacy and decency of PICs and the security, good order and discipline of the prison, so as to continuously refine clothing arrangements according to the prevailing circumstances."
The spokesman stated, "Chow Hang Tung's assertion that she requested to wear shorts in summer and was rejected by the CSD is entirely inconsistent with the facts and was rejected by the Court. Besides, the current clothing policy for PICs already provides a degree of flexibility. For example, a PIC may make an application to wear other clothing on medical or non-medical grounds to the CSD, and the CSD would make appropriate arrangements having considered the actual circumstances and relevant factors."
The CSD will continue to impartially implement the relevant rules of the Prison Rules in accordance with the law and commit to providing a secure, safe, humane, decent and healthy custodial environment.
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