Tougher fire safety rules expected in new Hong Kong bill, including fixed penalties

Hong Kong authorities will submit a draft law by the end of this year to strengthen enforcement against fire safety violations, including issuing fixed penalties alongside existing prosecution options that can take months to carry out. Responding to questions from the South China Morning Post, a Security Bureau spokeswoman said that a fixed penalty system would enhance efficiency and certainty for law enforcement, as well as free up resources for more complex cases. “The introduction of a fixed...

Source: scmp.com at 2/9/2026 12:00:25 AM.

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