With the rapid developments associated with information technology, the computer and the Internet, as well as the potential for them to be exploited for carrying out criminal activities, a sub-committee, chaired by Mr Derek Chan, SC, commenced its study on the topic of cybercrime in January 2019 (“Sub-committee”). In the course of its study, the Sub-committee will identify the challenges arising from such rapid developments, review existing legislation and other relevant measures, examine relevant developments in other jurisdictions and recommend possible law reforms (if any).
The Sub-committee published a Consultation Paper in July 2022, making preliminary law reform proposals on cyber-dependent crimes and the related jurisdictional issues.
The Sub-committee’s secretary is Mr Terence Lee, Acting Senior Government Counsel.
If you wish to obtain further information on this project, please write to the Secretary of the Law Reform Commission by fax, post or email.
The Commission's offices are at:
9/F, Champion Tower
Three Garden Road
Central, Hong Kong
Fax: 3702 0136
Email: hklrc@hkreform.gov.hk