Tai Po fire probe: Blaze revealed systemic issues from potential collusion to ‘rubber-stamp inspections,’ inquiry hears

The deadly blaze that killed 168 at a Tai Po housing estate in November revealed “widespread systemic issues” ranging from potential collusive tendering to rubber-stamp inspections and unauthorised proxy votes, a public inquiry has heard. Senior Counsel Victor Dawes, the lead lawyer for the independent committee probing the fire, said on Friday – the second […]

By James Lee