Closing Address by Counsel for nine Wang Fuk Court residents (Chinese only)

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Closing address 中文 PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement Measures

final legal submission by residents' counsel

Summary

The closing address submitted by counsel for nine Wang Fuk Court residents emphasizes failures in the building's fire safety systems and inadequate maintenance and supervision by management. The residents call for accountability, improvements in fire prevention measures, and greater transparency in the investigation's outcomes. They also outline 11 recommendations to address systemic issues and prevent future incidents.

Summary in English

The document is the closing address submitted by counsel representing nine residents of Wang Fuk Court, presented to the Independent Committee investigating the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire. It outlines the residents' written final statements and key concerns regarding the incident, reflecting their perspectives on the committee’s hearings held in mid-2026.

Key points

Nine Wang Fuk Court residents jointly submit closing address
Residents highlight fire safety system failures
Call for accountability of building management
Emphasis on inadequate maintenance and supervision
Demand improvements in fire prevention measures
Stress need for transparent investigation outcomes

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire safety failures

Residents highlight multiple failures in the fire safety system at Wang Fuk Court, as detailed in the closing address dated 2026-06-01.

ToR3 building maintenance

The document calls attention to inadequate maintenance and renovation works contributing to the fire risk.

ToR4 accountability

The address demands accountability from the building management and supervisory bodies for lapses leading to the fire.

ToR7 recommendations & improvement measures

The residents propose specific recommendations for improving fire safety and oversight in future.

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Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors Reforms and recommendations

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