Hong Kong Legco to explore mainland-style oversight system for bills enforcement

Hong Kong's Legislative Council (Legco) is considering a new oversight mechanism for scrutinizing the implementation of approved bills and funding, inspired by mainland China's law enforcement inspection system. Legco President Starry Lee Wai-king, also Hong Kong's representative to the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, announced the potential adoption of this system, which would proactively examine the actual implementation and usage of approved legislation. Currently, Hong Kong relies on lawmakers' questions for follow-up. The proposed system, similar to the NPC's, aims to identify problems and propose improvements, potentially including law amendments. Lee also addressed concerns about the city's five-year plan, assuring it would align with Hong Kong's capitalist system and free market principles.

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