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Transcript of the Direction Conference held on 5 February 2026

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transcript of direction conference on inquiry procedures

Summary

The Direction Conference held on 5 February 2026 addressed procedural arrangements for the inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, which claimed 168 lives. Key topics included the timetable, document exchange, scope of investigation, confidentiality, evidence handling, and scheduling of future hearings. The conference aimed to ensure effective case management for the Independent Committee's investigation.

Summary in 繁體中文

2026年2月5日舉行的方向會議記錄，由香港法院發布，內容涉及案件進展及程序安排，為公眾及媒體提供最新司法資訊。

Key points

  • Direction conference held on 5 February 2026
  • Discussed procedural arrangements for inquiry
  • Parties agreed on timetable and document exchange
  • Clarified scope and issues for investigation
  • Addressed confidentiality and evidence handling
  • Set dates for future hearings

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

General inquiry procedure

Discussion of procedural arrangements, timetable, and document exchange among parties on 5 February 2026

General case management

Agreement on scheduling and management of evidence handling during the inquiry

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