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In June 2026, the European Commission proposed extending temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians by one year, while seeking to exclude Ukrainian men of conscription age and reservists who do not comply with military obligations…
Draft legislation11 October 2026
Chun Yuen Engineer (HK) Company Limited was fined $60,000 at Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts on October 8, 2026, for violating the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance following a fatal 2025 accident during roof waterproofing…
Court judgment11 October 2026
The European Court of Justice addresses whether requiring a monetary deposit to stand as a candidate in European Parliament elections is compatible with EU law and under what specific conditions.
Status unclear11 October 2026
Two public rental housing residents in Hong Kong SAR were convicted and sentenced to prison by the Kwun Tong Magistrates Courts for falsely claiming no domestic property ownership in violation of the Housing Ordinance.
Court judgment11 October 2026
In an article published on the European Law Blog, Mr. Matteo Reed analyzes the Court of Justice's July 2026 judgment in Hortis. The piece addresses whether employment laws protecting workers follow their actual physical…
Court judgment10 October 2026
The Council on Human Reproductive Technology in Hong Kong SAR has authorized Heal Fertility Limited to fully resume all 17 licensed treatment services starting October 6, 2026, following an unannounced inspection that confirmed the…
Regulatory guidance10 October 2026
The Hong Kong Department of Health lifted its directive suspending Heal Fertility Limited from accepting new patients for assisted reproductive technology procedures, allowing full resumption of all 17 licensed treatment services effective October 6,…
Rules in force10 October 2026
A responsible officer of Hong Kong Blockchain Development Company Limited pleaded guilty to offences under the Employment Ordinance at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts. The officer was fined $51,000 and ordered to pay roughly $2,147,000…
Court judgment9 October 2026
The Labour Department of Hong Kong SAR has imposed administrative sanctions on First Global Pacific Holdings Limited for breaching local recruitment rules under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS). The department terminated the company's…
Rules in force9 October 2026
On 23 April 2026, the European Court of Justice decided in Case C-24/26 PPU (Casotta) that Directive 2012/29/EU (Victims’ Rights Directive) does not require a victim who has never joined national proceedings as a…
Court judgment9 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government has detailed proposed legislative amendments under Cap. 374B to lower the medical examination age threshold for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65, shorten licence validity periods, and introduce…
Draft legislation8 October 2026
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested a 38-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman in Kowloon for allegedly operating social media pages and publishing seditious posts inciting hatred against the…
Rules in force8 October 2026
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