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New Legal Aid Director Pledges Support for Tai Po Fire Victims

1/2/2026

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Chan Chak-ming, the new director of Hong Kong's Legal Aid Department, pledged to support residents affected by the Tai Po fire.
The Tai Po fire on November 26 killed at least 161 people and displaced about 5,000.
He announced measures to help affected individuals obtain legal aid and provide professional, efficient, empathetic services.
Hundreds of lawyers and law students have volunteered to offer free legal advice to homeless victims.

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Chan Chak-ming, the new director of Hong Kong's Legal Aid Department, pledged to support residents affected by the Tai Po fire.
The Tai Po fire on November 26 killed at least 161 people and displaced about 5,000.
He announced measures to help affected individuals obtain legal aid and provide professional, efficient, empathetic services.
Hundreds of lawyers and law students have volunteered to offer free legal advice to homeless victims.