Hong Kong watchdog urges more checks on worksites after probe reveals ‘absurd’ lapses

Hong Kong watchdog urges more checks on worksites after probe reveals ‘absurd’ lapses

Hong Kong’s government watchdog has urged the authorities to step up random checks on construction sites after its largest investigation in years found staff signing off on safety documents without carrying out actual inspections. The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday also called on authorities to speed up investigation procedures and take more rigorous disciplinary…

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Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for tougher action against illegal parking at estates

Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for tougher action against illegal parking at estates

Hong Kong’s ombudsman has urged housing authorities to crack down harder on illegal parking at public housing estates after its investigation revealed an “unsatisfactory” situation in which some vehicles obstructed emergency access routes. Ombudsman Jack Chan Jick-chi on Thursday acknowledged enforcement challenges existed but stressed the problem could lead to serious consequences unless the Housing…

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