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See also the Complete list of Reports Tabulated According to Implementation Status
| 2023 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
Periodical Payments for Future Pecuniary Loss in Personal Injury Cases |
Report (January 2023) |
Government response (January 2024) |
Latest position |
| 2022 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
Cyber-Dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues |
Consultation paper (July 2022) |
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Sentencing and Related Matters in the Review of Sexual Offences |
Report (May 2022) |
Latest position | |
| 2021 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration |
Report (December 2021) |
Implemented by Arbitration and Legal Practitioners Legislation (Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration) (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 (6 of 2022) (June 2022) amending Cap 159 and Cap 609. | |
Causing or Allowing the Death or Serious Harm of a Child or Vulnerable Adult |
Report (September 2021) |
Government response (September 2022) |
Latest position |
| 2020 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration |
Consultation paper (December 2020) |
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Sentencing and Related Matters in the Review of Sexual Offences |
Consultation paper (November 2020) |
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| 2019 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review of Substantive Sexual Offences | Report (December 2019) |
Latest position | |
| Causing or Allowing the Death or Serious Harm of a Child or Vulnerable Adult | Consultation paper (May 2019) |
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| Voyeurism and Non-consensual Upskirt-photography | Report (April 2019) |
Implemented by Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (35 of 2021) (October 2021) amending Cap 200 | |
| 2018 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Information | Consultation paper (Dec 2018) |
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| Archives Law | Consultation paper (Dec 2018) |
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| Miscellaneous Sexual Offences | Consultation paper (May 2018) |
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| Periodical Payments for Future Pecuniary Loss in Personal Injury Cases | Consultation paper (April 2018) |
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| 2016 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Offences Involving Children and Persons with Mental Impairment | Consultation paper (November 2016) |
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| Third Party Funding for Arbitration | Report (October 2016) |
Government response (January 2017) |
Implemented by the Arbitration and Mediation Legislation (Third Party Funding) (Amendment) Ordinance 2017 (6 of 2017) (June 2017) |
| 2015 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Party Funding for Arbitration | Consultation paper (October 2015) |
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| 2014 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adverse Possession | Report (October 2014) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| Excepted Offences under Schedule 3 to the Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap 221) | Report (February 2014) |
Government response (June 2021) |
Latest position |
| 2013 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities | Report (December 2013) |
Latest position | |
| Excepted Offences under Schedule 3 to the Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap 221) | Consultation paper (June 2013) |
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| 2012 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adverse Possession | Consultation paper (December 2012) |
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| Rape and Other Non-consensual Sexual Offences | Consultation paper (September 2012) |
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| Class Actions | Report (May 2012) |
Government response |
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| Double Jeopardy | Report (February 2012) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| 2011 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enduring Powers of Attorney: Personal Care | Report (July 2011) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| Charities | Consultation paper (June 2011) |
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| 2010 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Law Presumption that a Boy under 14 is Incapable of Sexual Intercourse | Report (December 2010) |
Implemented by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (26 of 2012) (July 2012) | |
| Criteria for Service as Jurors | Report (June 2010) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| Double Jeopardy | Consultation paper (March 2010) |
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| Sexual Offences Records Checks for Child-related Work: Interim Proposals | Report (February 2010) |
Government response (December 2011) |
On 28 November, 2011, the Security Bureau announced the implementation, with effect from 1 December 2011, of a scheme based on the LRC's proposals enabling employers to check the sexual offence conviction records of prospective employees for work that requires frequent contact with children or mentally incapacitated persons. |
| 2009 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearsay in Criminal Proceedings | Report (November 2009) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| Class Actions | Consultation paper (November 2009) |
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| Enduring Powers of Attorney: Personal Care | Consultation paper (July 2009) |
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| 2008 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Proposals on a Sex Offender Register | Consultation paper (July 2008) |
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| Enduring Powers of Attorney | Report (March 2008) |
Implemented by Enduring Powers of Attorney (Amendment) Ordinance (25 of 2011) (December 2011) amending Cap 501 | |
| Criteria for Service as Jurors | Consultation paper (January 2008) |
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| 2007 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditional Fees | Report (July 2007) |
Government response
(October 2010) |
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| Enduring Powers of Attorney | Consultation paper (April 2007) |
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| 2006 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute Decision-Making and Advance Directives In Relation to Medical Treatment | Report (August 2006) |
Government response Government response Government response Government response |
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| Privacy: The Regulation of Covert Surveillance | Report (March 2006) |
Government response Government response |
The Interception of Communications and Surveillance Bill (subsequently Ordinance 20 of 2006) was introduced prior to publication of LRC report but mirrors some of the LRC's recommendations |
| 2005 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearsay in Criminal Proceedings | Consultation paper (November 2005) |
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| Privity of Contract | Report (October 2005) |
Government response Government response |
Implemented by Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap 623) (17 of 2014) (December 2014) |
| Conditional Fees | Consultation paper (September 2005) |
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| Rules for Determining Domicile | Report (April 2005) |
Implemented by Domicile Ordinance (Cap 596) (4 of 2008) (February 2008) | |
| Child Custody and Access | Report (March 2005) |
Government response Government response Government response to Legco AJLS Panel Motion on implementation |
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| 2004 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Liability for Invasion of Privacy | Report (December 2004) |
Government response Government response |
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Privacy and Media Intrusion |
Report (December 2004) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| Substitute Decision-Making and Advance Directives In Relation to Medical Treatment | Consultation paper (July 2004) |
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| Privity of Contract | Consultation paper (June 2004) |
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| Rules for Determining Domicile | Consultation paper (March 2004) |
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| 2003 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Dispute Resolution Process | Report (March 2003) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| 2002 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description of Flats on Sale - Local Completed Residential Properties | Report (September 2002) |
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| The Regulation of Debt Collection Practices | Report (July 2002) |
(Decision by Administration not to implement report's recommendations (September 2005): see Report on the Administration's Response to the Law Reform Commission Report on the Regulation of Debt Collection Practices) | |
| International Parental Child Abduction | Report (April 2002) |
Government response Government response |
Implemented by Child Abduction Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendment) Ordinance (16 of 2014) (November 2014), amending the Child Abduction and Custody Ordinance (Cap 512). The Amendment Ordinance came into operation on 5 April 2016 (LN 5 of 2016) |
| Contracts for the Supply of Goods | Report (February 2002) |
Government response Government response |
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| Guardianship of Children | Report (January 2002) |
Implemented by Guardianship of Minors (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (1 of 2012) (January 2012) amending Cap 13 | |
| 2001 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description of Flats on Sale - Local Completed Residential Properties | Consultation paper (January 2001) |
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| 2000 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracts for the Supply of Goods | Consultation paper (December 2000) |
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| Stalking | Report (October 2000) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| The Procedure Governing the Admissibility of Confession Statements in Criminal Proceedings | Report (July 2000) |
No change to the existing law was recommended | |
| The Regulation of Debt Collection Practices | Consultation paper (July 2000) |
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| The Age of Criminal Responsibility in Hong Kong | Report (May 2000) |
Implemented by Juvenile Offenders (Amendment) Ordinance (6 of 2003) (March 2003) amending Cap 226 |
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| 1999 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
The Regulation of Media Intrusion |
Consultation paper (August1999) |
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| Civil Liability for Invasion of Privacy | Consultation paper (August1999) |
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| The Winding-up Provisions of the Companies Ordinance | Report (July 1999) |
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| The Age of Criminal Responsibility in Hong Kong | Consultation paper (January 1999) |
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| 1998 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardianship and Custody | Consultation paper (December 1998) |
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| The Procedure Governing Admissibility of Confession Statements in Criminal Proceedings | Consultation paper (November 1998) |
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| Stalking | Consultation paper (May 1998) |
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| The Winding-up Provisions of the Companies Ordinance | Consultation paper (April 1998) |
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| Civil Liability for Unsafe Products | Report (February 1998) |
Government response Government response |
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| 1997 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description of Flats on Sale - Overseas Uncompleted Residential Properties | Report (September 1997) |
(Decision by Administration not to implement report's recommendations (March 2013): see LRC report on Overseas Uncompleted Residential Properties: Administration's response) | |
| The Year and a Day Rule in Homicide | Report (June 1997) |
Implemented by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (32 of 2000) (June 2000) | |
| Extrinsic Materials as an Aid to Statutory Interpretation | Report (March 1997) |
Rejected by the Government in July 2023 | |
| Civil Liability for Unsafe Products | Consultation paper (February 1997) |
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| 1996 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy: Regulating the Interception of Communications | Report (December 1996) |
Government response (April 2009) Government response |
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| Corporate Rescue and Insolvent Trading | Report (October 1996) |
Government response |
Latest position |
| Description of Flats on Sale - Overseas Uncompleted Residential Properties | Consultation paper (September 1996) |
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| Creation of a Substantive Offence of Fraud | Report (July 1996) |
Implemented by Theft (Amendment) Ordinance (45 of 1999) (July 1999) amending Cap 210 | |
| Hearsay Rule in Civil Proceedings | Report (July 1996) |
Implemented by Evidence (Amendment) Ordinance (2 of 1999) (January 1999) amending Cap 8 | |
| Privacy: Regulating the Interception of Communications | Consultation paper (April 1996) |
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| Extrinsic Materials as an Aid to Statutory Interpretation | Consultation paper (February 1996) |
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| 1995 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Rescue and Insolvent Trading | Consultation paper (June 1995) |
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| Bankruptcy | Report (May 1995) |
Implemented by Bankruptcy (Amendment) Ordinance (76 of 1996) (December 1996) amending Cap 6 | |
| Creation of a Substantive Offence of Fraud | Consultation paper (May 1995) |
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| Description of Flats on Sale - Local Uncompleted Residential Properties | Report (April 1995) |
Implemented by Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance (Cap 621) (19 of 2012) (July 2012) | |
| 1994 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reform of the Law Relating to the Protection of Personal Data | Report (August 1994) |
Implemented by Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap 486) (81 of 1995) (August1995) | |
| Codification: The Preliminary Offences of Incitement, Conspiracy and Attempt | Report (May 1994) |
Implemented by Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance (49 of 1996) (July 1996) amending Cap 200 | |
| Description of Flats on Sale - Local Uncompleted Residential Properties | Consultation paper (April 1994) |
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| Reform of the Law Relating to Copyright | Report (January 1994) |
Implemented by Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528) (92 of 1997) (June 1997) | |
| 1993 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | Consultation paper (July 1993) |
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| Reform of the Law Relating to the Protection of Information Privacy | Consultation paper (March 1993) |
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| 1992 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grounds for Divorce and the Time Restriction on Petitions for Divorce within Three Years of Marriage | Report (November 1992) |
Implemented by Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Ordinance (29 of 1995) (May 1995) amending Cap 179 | |
| Arrest | Report (November 1992) |
Government response (February 2009)
Government response Government response |
Latest position |
| Hearsay Rule in Civil Proceedings | Consultation paper (August 1992) |
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| 1991 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illegitimacy | Report (December 1991) |
Implemented by Parent and Child Ordinance (Cap 429) (17 of 1993) (March 1993) | |
| Reform of the Law Relating to Copyright | Consultation paper (January 1991) |
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| 1990 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Restriction on Petitions for Divorce within Three Years of Marriage | Consultation paper |
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| Grounds for Divorce | Consultation paper |
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| Loitering | Report (July 1990) |
Implemented by Crimes (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance (74 of 1992) (July 1992) amending Cap 200 | |
| Interest on Debt and Damages | Report (July 1990) |
Rejected by the Administration in May 1994 | |
| Law of Wills, Intestate Succession and Provision for Deceased Persons' Families and Dependants | Report (May 1990) |
Implemented by Wills (Amendment) Ordinance(56 of 1995) (July 1995) amending Cap 30; Intestates' Estates (Amendment) Ordinance (57 of 1995) (July 1995) amending Cap 73; Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Ordinance (Cap 481) (July 1995); and Law Amendment and Reform (Consolidation) (Amendment) Ordinance (16 of 1996) (May 1996) amending Cap 23. | |
| Sale of Goods and Supply of Services | Report (April 1990) |
Implemented by Sale of Goods (Amendment) Ordinance (85 of 1994) (October 1994) amending Cap 26; Supply of Services (Implied Terms) Ordinance (Cap 457) (86 of 1994) (October 1994); and Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance (Cap 458) (87 of 1994) (October 1994). | |
| 1989 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bail in Criminal Proceedings | Report (December 1989) |
Implemented by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance (56 of 1994) (June 1994) amending Cap 221 |
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| Codification: The Preliminary Offences of Incitement, Conspiracy and Attempt | Consultation paper (December 1989) |
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| 1988 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competence and Compellability of Spouses in Criminal Proceedings | Report (December 1988) |
Implemented by Evidence (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance (23 of 2003) (July 2003) amending Cap 8 | |
| 1987 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law of Arbitration | Report (September 1987) |
Implemented by Arbitration (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance (64 of 1989) (November 1989) amending Cap 341* | |
| Coroners | Report (August1987) |
Implemented by Coroners Ordinance (Cap 504) (27 of 1997) (May 1997) | |
| Contempt of Court | Report (July 1987) |
Rejected by the Administration in January 1994 | |
| 1986 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Control of Exemption Clauses | Report (December 1986) |
Implemented by Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap 71) (59 of 1989) (November 1989) | |
| Young Persons - Effects of Age in Civil Law | Report (April 1986) |
Implemented by Age of Majority (Related Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 410) (32 of 1990) (May 1990); Marriage and Children (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance (69 of 1997); and Law Reform Miscellaneous Provisions and Minor Amendments) Ordinance (80 of 1997) | |
| Laws on Insurance | Report (January 1986) |
Implemented by Insurance Companies (Amendment) (No. 3) Ordinance (76 of 1994) (July 1994) amending Cap 41 | |
| 1985 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confession Statements and their Admissibility in Criminal Proceedings | Report (October 1985) |
Rejected by the Administration in September 1987 | |
| Damages for Personal Injury and Death | Report (February 1985) |
Implemented by Fatal Accidents Ordinance (Cap 22) (41 of 1986) (July 1986) and Law Amendment and Reform (Consolidation) (Amendment) Ordinance (40 of 1986) (July 1986) amending Cap 23 | |
| 1984 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Law Relating to Contribution between Wrongdoers | Report (April 1984) |
Implemented by Civil Liability (Contribution) Ordinance (Cap 377) (77 of 1984) (November 1984) | |
| 1983 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Service Orders | Report (June 1983) |
Implemented by Community Service Orders Ordinance (Cap 378) (78 of 1984) (November 1984) | |
| Laws Governing Homosexual Conduct | Report (June 1983) |
Implemented by Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance (90 of 1991) (July 1991) amending Cap 200 | |
| 1982 | back to top | ||
| PROJECT TITLE | PUBLICATION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE | IMPLEMENTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills of Exchange | Report (December 1982) |
Implemented by Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Ordinance (16 of 1983) (April 1983) amending Cap 19 | |
| Commercial Arbitration | Report (January 1982) |
Implemented by Arbitration (Amendment) Ordinance (10 of 1982) (March 1982) amending Cap 341* | |
* Cap 341 has since 1 June 2011 been replaced by the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 609) (17 of 2010), which came into operation on the same day.