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Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest
HK🏛️ Politics21 hr. ago

Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

Hong Kong Legislative Council President Starry Lee Wai-king called on lawmakers to uphold higher standards following the resignation of lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai, who was arrested for drink driving. Wong, an associate dean at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, was arrested on June 29 after crashing his car on campus and failing a breathalyzer test. His resignation followed the incident, which sparked public debate. Lee emphasized the importance of accountability and urged legislators to be more rigorous in their conduct to meet societal expectations.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter21 hr. ago
Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

Hong Kong Legislative Council President Starry Lee Wai-king called on lawmakers to uphold higher standards following the resignation of lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai, who was arrested for drink driving. Wong, an associate dean at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, was arrested on June 29 after crashing his car on campus and failing a breathalyzer test. His resignation followed the incident, which sparked public debate. Lee emphasized the importance of accountability and urged legislators to be more rigorous in their conduct to meet societal expectations.

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