Events


  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr William Chan (left) met with Chairman of New Zealand Legal Aid Services Agency Board, the Hon Sir John Hansen (right) to discuss and exchange ideas about legal aid in Hong Kong and in New Zealand during his visit to the Department on 30 June, 2010. Also joining the meeting are Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Application and Processing), Mr Thomas Kwong, Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms Alice Chung and Assistant Director of Legal Aid, Mr Allan Chan.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr William Chan (left) met with Chairman of New Zealand Legal Aid Services Agency Board, the Hon Sir John Hansen (right) to discuss and exchange ideas about legal aid in Hong Kong and in New Zealand during his visit to the Department on 30 June, 2010. Also joining the meeting are Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Application and Processing), Mr Thomas Kwong, Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms Alice Chung and Assistant Director of Legal Aid, Mr Allan Chan.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Crime), Ms YW Mo (fifth from left), and Senior Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Ms Juliana MK Chan (forth from left) spoke to 18 Mainland officials under Training Scheme in Common Law 2009/2010 on 8 June 2010. The picture shows participants under the training scheme taking a group picture with the speakers after the session.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Crime), Ms YW Mo (fifth from left), and Senior Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Ms Juliana MK Chan (forth from left) spoke to 18 Mainland officials under Training Scheme in Common Law 2009/2010 on 8 June 2010. The picture shows participants under the training scheme taking a group picture with the speakers after the session.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), Ms Linda Ng (third from left), and Senior Legal Aid Counsel, Ms Angela Mo (second from left) met with legal academics from Mainland universities on 12 May 2010 to explain the role and operation of the Department.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), Ms Linda Ng (third from left), and Senior Legal Aid Counsel, Ms Angela Mo (second from left) met with legal academics from Mainland universities on 12 May 2010 to explain the role and operation of the Department.

  • Ms Juliana OY Chan, Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), was a guest speaker at the Seminar on Mediation organized by the Legal Aid Services Council on 24 April 2010. Practical tips on mediation and legal aid were given to participants attending the seminar. Presentation material of "Legal Aid and Mediation" can be downloaded here.
Ms Juliana OY Chan, Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), was a guest speaker at the Seminar on Mediation organized by the Legal Aid Services Council on 24 April 2010. Practical tips on mediation and legal aid were given to participants attending the seminar. Presentation material of

  • Ms Juliana OY Chan (Left), Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), received a souvenir from Mr. Paul Chan (right), the Chairman of the Legal Aid Services Council, after speaking at the Seminar on Mediation.
Ms Juliana OY Chan (Left), Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), received a souvenir from Mr. Paul Chan (right), the Chairman of the Legal Aid Services Council, after speaking at the Seminar on Mediation.

  • Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms Alice Chung (fourth from left), and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Legal and Management Support), Ms Doris Lui (third from left), were invited to a Careers Talk organized by the Law Association of Hong Kong University Students' Union, Session 2010-2011, on 8 April 2010. The programme helps the law students in preparing for the legal aid profession and provides a glimpse of the Department's work. The picture shows the students from the Law Faculty taking a group picture with the speakers after the session.
Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms Alice Chung (fourth from left), and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Legal and Management Support), Ms Doris Lui (third from left), were invited to a Careers Talk organized by the Law Association of Hong Kong University Students' Union, Session 2010-2011, on 8 April 2010. The programme helps the law students in preparing for the legal aid profession and provides a glimpse of the Department's work. The picture shows the students from the Law Faculty taking a group picture with the speakers after the session.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Mr Chris Chong (first from left), and Senior Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), Mr Francis Chan (second from left), explained the Department's work to five Chinese human rights lawyers on 29 March 2010.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Mr Chris Chong (first from left), and Senior Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), Mr Francis Chan (second from left), explained the Department's work to five Chinese human rights lawyers on 29 March 2010.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), Ms Juliana OY Chan (middle), joined the Hon Margaret Ng (right) at Wang Tau Hom Estate to introduce civil legal aid service of the Department to some residents from Kowloon East district on 24 March 2010.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Application and Processing), Ms Juliana OY Chan (middle), joined the Hon Margaret Ng (right) at Wang Tau Hom Estate to introduce civil legal aid service of the Department to some residents from Kowloon East district on 24 March 2010.

  • Legal Aid Department was awarded the Top Fund Raiser Award and the Highest Per Capita Contribution Award in the Civil Service category of the Community Chest's Dress Special Day 2009. Ag. Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Administration, Ms. Alice Chung (middle) and Assistant Principle Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Doris Lui (left) received one of the trophies.
Legal Aid Department was awarded the Top Fund Raiser Award and the Highest Per Capita Contribution Award in the Civil Service category of the Community Chest's Dress Special Day 2009. Ag. Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Administration, Ms. Alice Chung (middle) and Assistant Principle Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Doris Lui (left) received one of the trophies.

  • Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Application and Processing), Mr. Thomas Kwong (Centre), and Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms Alice Chung (left ), received Deputy Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, People of Republic China, Ms Xin Chunying (right), on 1 March, 2010 and briefed her on works of the Department.
Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Application and Processing), Mr. Thomas Kwong (Centre), and Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms Alice Chung (left ), received Deputy Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, People of Republic China, Ms Xin Chunying (right), on 1 March, 2010 and briefed her on works of the Department.

  • Senior Legal Aid Counsels, Ms. Juliana Chan (fifth from right in the front row) and Ms. Mandy Chow (sixth from right in the front row) explained the role and function of Legal Aid Department to 22 law students from Peking University School of Transnational Law on 29 January, 2010.
Senior Legal Aid Counsels, Ms. Juliana Chan (fifth from right in the front row) and Ms. Mandy Chow (sixth from right in the front row) explained the role and function of Legal Aid Department to 22 law students from Peking University School of Transnational Law on 29 January, 2010.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Crime), Ms. YW Mo (fourth from left) had a meeting with officers from Vietnamese People’s Police Academy (VPPA) on 28 January, 2010 and briefed them on the services and operation of criminal legal aid in Hong Kong.
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  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr. William Chan (middle in the front row), Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms. Alice Chung (first from left) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Mr. Chris Chong (first from right) received a delegation of 27 senior judges from China on 27 January, 2010 and exchanged views and experiences on legal aid services.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr. William Chan (middle in the front row), Acting Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Administration), Ms. Alice Chung (first from left) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Mr. Chris Chong (first from right) received a delegation of 27 senior judges from China on 27 January, 2010 and exchanged views and experiences on legal aid services.

  • Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Litigation), Ms Jennie Hui (centre front), Assistant Director of Legal Aid (Litigation), Mr. Allan Chan (fourth from right) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Ms Christina Hadiwibawa (second from right) took a group photograph with a delegation of law professors and researchers from universities of Mainland China after their visit on 21 January, 2010.
Deputy Director of Legal Aid (Litigation), Ms Jennie Hui (centre front), Assistant Director of Legal Aid (Litigation), Mr. Allan Chan (fourth from right) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Ms Christina Hadiwibawa (second from right) took a group photograph with a delegation of law professors and researchers from universities of Mainland China after their visit on 21 January, 2010.

  • Assistant Director of Legal Aid (Application and Processing), Mrs. Annie Williams (fifth from right in the front row) and Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Miss Doreen Chan (sixth from right in the right row) explained the legal aid system in Hong Kong to a visiting delegation of law student from Murdoch University, Perth, Australia on 13 January, 2010 and briefed them on the service and operation of our Department.
Assistant Director of Legal Aid (Application and Processing), Mrs. Annie Williams (fifth from right in the front row) and Legal Aid Counsel (Civil Litigation), Miss Doreen Chan (sixth from right in the right row) explained the legal aid system in Hong Kong to a visiting delegation of law student from Murdoch University, Perth, Australia on 13 January, 2010 and briefed them on the service and operation of our Department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / KBO, Miss Betty Chan (left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Miss Angela Mo (right) received a delegation of Mainland officials from Hainan Inspection Department on 21 December, 2009, and briefed them on the service and operation of our Department.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / KBO, Miss Betty Chan (left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Miss Angela Mo (right) received a delegation of Mainland officials from Hainan Inspection Department on 21 December, 2009, and briefed them on the service and operation of our Department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Miss Linda Ng (third from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Ada Chau (first from left) received 3 members from the Lawyers Association of Hefei Province, China on November 30, 2009, to exchange mutual understanding of the legal systems in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Miss Linda Ng (third from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Ada Chau (first from left) received 3 members from the Lawyers Association of Hefei Province, China on November 30, 2009, to exchange mutual understanding of the legal systems in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (second from right) attended the Law Week 2009 Opening TV Special program and officiated at the switch-on ceremony with other guests.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (second from right) attended the Law Week 2009 Opening TV Special program and officiated at the switch-on ceremony with other guests.

  • Legal Aid Department was awarded the Grand Award of the Ombudsman's Awards 2009. Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (right) received the framed certificate.
Legal Aid Department was awarded the Grand Award of the Ombudsman's Awards 2009. Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (right) received the framed certificate.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (fourth from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (second from left in the front row) received a delegation of 25 mainland officials from Hebei Province on November 19, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (fourth from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (second from left in the front row) received a delegation of 25 mainland officials from Hebei Province on November 19, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Chris Chong (sixth from left) and Legal Aid Counsel /Application and Processing, Ms. Helen Choi (fourth from left) received officials from the Ministry of Justice of the PRC on November 5, 2009, and exchanged the views and experiences on legal aid system in Hong Kong.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Chris Chong (sixth from left) and Legal Aid Counsel /Application and Processing, Ms. Helen Choi (fourth from left) received officials from the Ministry of Justice of the PRC on November 5, 2009, and exchanged the views and experiences on legal aid system in Hong Kong.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (fourth from right in the front row) and Legal Aid Counsel, Mr. Jason Chan (fifth from right in the front row) received a delegation of law students from China on October 2, 2009, to share the experiences and views of legal aid services in Hong Kong and the operation of our department.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (fourth from right in the front row) and Legal Aid Counsel, Mr. Jason Chan (fifth from right in the front row) received a delegation of law students from China on October 2, 2009, to share the experiences and views of legal aid services in Hong Kong and the operation of our department.

  • Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (third from left) and Mrs. Sandy Poon (first from left) received a delegation of 5 lawyers from China on September 28, 2009 and shared the experiences and views of Hong Kong’s legal aid services and operation of our department.
Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (third from left) and Mrs. Sandy Poon (first from left) received a delegation of 5 lawyers from China on September 28, 2009 and shared the experiences and views of Hong Kong’s legal aid services and operation of our department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Chris Chong (fifth from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel, Ms. Amy Lee (first from left) received a delegation of 9 officials from China under the "Attachment of Mainland Officials under the Cooperation Agreement" on September 4, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Chris Chong (fifth from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel, Ms. Amy Lee (first from left) received a delegation of 9 officials from China under the "Attachment of Mainland Officials under the Cooperation Agreement" on September 4, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.

  • Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (right) received two members from Family Planning Organization of the Philippines on August 25, 2009, to share the experiences and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.
Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (right) received two members from Family Planning Organization of the Philippines on August 25, 2009, to share the experiences and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.

  • Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (second from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Ms. Nancy Keung, (third from left) received eight mainland lawyers from China on August 25, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.
Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (second from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Ms. Nancy Keung, (third from left) received eight mainland lawyers from China on August 25, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.

  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (fourth from left), Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Administration, Mr. William Chan (first from left), Principal Assistant Secretary (Civic Affairs) 2 / Home Affairs Bureau, Miss Christine Chow (third from left) and Assistant Secretary (2) Special Duties / Home Affairs Bureau, Ms. Doris Lui (second from left) received a delegation from Embassy of Mongolia on August 18, 2009, to explore the opportunities on further strengthening of legal relations between Mongolia and Hong Kong.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (fourth from left), Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Administration, Mr. William Chan (first from left), Principal Assistant Secretary (Civic Affairs) 2 / Home Affairs Bureau, Miss Christine Chow (third from left) and Assistant Secretary (2) Special Duties / Home Affairs Bureau, Ms. Doris Lui (second from left) received a delegation from Embassy of Mongolia on August 18, 2009, to explore the opportunities on further strengthening of legal relations between Mongolia and Hong Kong.

  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (middle in the front row), Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Chris Chong (first from left in the back row) and Legal Aid Counsel, Miss Emily Ho (first from left in the front row) received eight lawyers from Mainland China on August 10, 2009 and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (middle in the front row), Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Chris Chong (first from left in the back row) and Legal Aid Counsel, Miss Emily Ho (first from left in the front row) received eight lawyers from Mainland China on August 10, 2009 and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.

  • Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (fourth from right) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Terry Ho (fifth from right) received a group of law students from City University of Hong Kong and Singapore Management University on July 31 2009, to share the experiences and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.
Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (fourth from right) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Terry Ho (fifth from right) received a group of law students from City University of Hong Kong and Singapore Management University on July 31 2009, to share the experiences and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Miss Betty Chan (first from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Nick Lee (second from left), received a delegation of Shenzhen officials on July 28, 2009, and briefed them on the services and operation of our department.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Miss Betty Chan (first from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 1, Mr. Nick Lee (second from left), received a delegation of Shenzhen officials on July 28, 2009, and briefed them on the services and operation of our department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 2, Ms. Christina Hadiwibawa (second from left) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (first from left) received 6 members of Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty on July 23, 2009 and exchanged the views on death penalty and Hong Kong legal aid services.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 2, Ms. Christina Hadiwibawa (second from left) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (first from left) received 6 members of Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty on July 23, 2009 and exchanged the views on death penalty and Hong Kong legal aid services.

  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (left) received officials from Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR – Law Division on July 22, 2009 and exchange the views and experiences on legal aid system in Hong Kong.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (left) received officials from Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR – Law Division on July 22, 2009 and exchange the views and experiences on legal aid system in Hong Kong.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (sixth from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel /Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (fifth from left in the front row) received a delegation of teacher and law students from Shantou University, China on July 17, 2009, and discussed the legal aid system in Hong Kong.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Ms. YW Mo (sixth from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel /Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (fifth from left in the front row) received a delegation of teacher and law students from Shantou University, China on July 17, 2009, and discussed the legal aid system in Hong Kong.

  • Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Mr. Nelson Kwok (top right) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 2, Mr. Joe Poon (top left) received a delegation of summer interns under the Law Firm Visit Programme, organized by Messrs Mayer Brown JSM on July 15, 2009, to share the experiences and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.
Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Crime, Mr. Nelson Kwok (top right) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 2, Mr. Joe Poon (top left) received a delegation of summer interns under the Law Firm Visit Programme, organized by Messrs Mayer Brown JSM on July 15, 2009, to share the experiences and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.

  • Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (fifth from left in the front row) and Legal Aid Counsel /Civil Litigation 2, Miss Doreen Chan (sixth from left in the front row) received a delegation of Hong Kong law students on July 7, 2009, to share the experiences and views of legal aid services in Hong Kong and the operation of our department.
Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (fifth from left in the front row) and Legal Aid Counsel /Civil Litigation 2, Miss Doreen Chan (sixth from left in the front row) received a delegation of Hong Kong law students on July 7, 2009, to share the experiences and views of legal aid services in Hong Kong and the operation of our department.

  • Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Ms. Margaret Leung (second from left in the front row) received a group of volunteers and staff from Social Welfare Department / Family and Child Protective Services Unit (Tsuen Wan / Kwai Tsing) on July 2, 2009 and briefed them on legal protection for domestic violence victims and eligibility criteria for applying for legal aid.
Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Ms. Margaret Leung (second from left in the front row) received a group of volunteers and staff from Social Welfare Department / Family and Child Protective Services Unit (Tsuen Wan / Kwai Tsing) on July 2, 2009 and briefed them on legal protection for domestic violence victims and eligibility criteria for applying for legal aid.

  • Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (sixth from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Ms. Mandy Chow (fifth from left in the back row) received a delegation of summer interns under the Law Firm Visit Programme, organized by Messrs Mayer Brown JSM on June 29, 2009, to share the experiences and views of legal aid services in Hong Kong and the operation of our department.
Ag. Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Legal and Management Support, Ms. Juliana Chan (sixth from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Ms. Mandy Chow (fifth from left in the back row) received a delegation of summer interns under the Law Firm Visit Programme, organized by Messrs Mayer Brown JSM on June 29, 2009, to share the experiences and views of legal aid services in Hong Kong and the operation of our department.

  • Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Litigation, Ms. Jennie Hui (middle in the front row) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Mr. Chris Chong (first from left in the front row) received Chinese Senior Judges from National Judges College of the Supreme People's Court of China on June 3, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.
Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Litigation, Ms. Jennie Hui (middle in the front row) and Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Kowloon Branch Office, Mr. Chris Chong (first from left in the front row) received Chinese Senior Judges from National Judges College of the Supreme People's Court of China on June 3, 2009, and briefed them on the role and function of Legal Aid Department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 2, Ms. Christina Hadiwibawa (second from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (third from left in the back row) received twelve mainland officials under the Training Scheme in Common Law for Mainland Officials 2008-2009 on June 2, 2009.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Civil Litigation 2, Ms. Christina Hadiwibawa (second from left in the front row) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (third from left in the back row) received twelve mainland officials under the Training Scheme in Common Law for Mainland Officials 2008-2009 on June 2, 2009.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / KBO, Mr. Chris Chong (second from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Ms. Dorothy Chu (first from left) received a group of seven legal academics from China on May 15, 2009 and briefed them on the works of the Department.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / KBO, Mr. Chris Chong (second from left) and Senior Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Ms. Dorothy Chu (first from left) received a group of seven legal academics from China on May 15, 2009 and briefed them on the works of the Department.

  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (forth from left), Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Application and Processing, Mr. Thomas Kwong (third from left), Assistant Director of Legal Aid / Application and Processing, Mrs. Annie Williams (second from left) and Assistant Director of Legal Aid / Policy and Development, Ms. Alice Chung (first from left) received a delegation of three officers from the Legal Aid Bureau, Singapore on April 20, 2009, to share the experience and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung (forth from left), Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Application and Processing, Mr. Thomas Kwong (third from left), Assistant Director of Legal Aid / Application and Processing, Mrs. Annie Williams (second from left) and Assistant Director of Legal Aid / Policy and Development, Ms. Alice Chung (first from left) received a delegation of three officers from the Legal Aid Bureau, Singapore on April 20, 2009, to share the experience and views of Hong Kong's legal aid services and operation of our department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Miss Linda Ng (second from left) and Legal Aid Counsel /Application and Processing, Ms. Helen Choi (first from right), received two lawyers from Beijing (Mr. Zhang Si Zhi and Mr. Mo Shao Ping) on April 1, 2009, organized by the China Human Right Lawyers Concern Group, and briefed them on Hong Kong legal aid system and its services.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel / Application and Processing, Miss Linda Ng (second from left) and Legal Aid Counsel /Application and Processing, Ms. Helen Choi (first from right), received two lawyers from Beijing (Mr. Zhang Si Zhi and Mr. Mo Shao Ping) on April 1, 2009, organized by the China Human Right Lawyers Concern Group, and briefed them on Hong Kong legal aid system and its services.

  • Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Administration, Mr. William Chan (second from right) and Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Application and Processing, Mr. Thomas Kwong (first from right), received a delegation of six members from Civil Justice Council, UK on March 24, 2009, to share insights and experience about civil justice reform in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Administration, Mr. William Chan (second from right) and Deputy Director of Legal Aid / Application and Processing, Mr. Thomas Kwong (first from right), received a delegation of six members from Civil Justice Council, UK on March 24, 2009, to share insights and experience about civil justice reform in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

  • Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung received the Vice-minister of the Ministry of Justice, China, Mr. Zhao Dacheng, on February 26, 2009 and briefed him on works of the Department.
Director of Legal Aid, Mr. Benjamin Cheung received the Vice-minister of the Ministry of Justice, China, Mr. Zhao Dacheng, on February 26, 2009 and briefed him on works of the Department.

  • Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel /Crime, Ms YW Mo (forth the from right) and Senior Legal Aid Counsels/ Mr. Francis Chan (third from right), received a delegation comprising mainland lawyers and members of China Human Rights Lawyers Concern Group, on February 26, 2009, to share insights and experience in cases related to human rights issue.
Assistant Principal Legal Aid Counsel /Crime, Ms YW Mo (forth the from right) and Senior Legal Aid Counsels/ Mr. Francis Chan (third from right), received a delegation comprising mainland lawyers and members of China Human Rights Lawyers Concern Group, on February 26, 2009, to share insights and experience in cases related to human rights issue.

  • Senior Legal Aid Counsel/ Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (first from left) gave a briefing to a group of students from National University of Singapore and University of Hong Kong and share views about the legal aid services in both places on January 6, 2009.
Senior Legal Aid Counsel/ Application and Processing, Mr. Francis Chan (first from left) gave a briefing to a group of students from National University of Singapore and University of Hong Kong and share views about the legal aid services in both places on January 6, 2009.

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