Final report on Wang Fuk delayed until end of October
The independent committee investigating the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last November has secured Chief Executive John Lee's approval to delay the submission of its report, pushing the deadline to the end of October. "Issues within our terms of reference are numerous and complex," the committee said on Tuesday. "More time is required for it to analyse and study the large amount of…
The committee responsible for investigating the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has been granted permission to delay the release of its final report until the end of October, according to Chief Executive John Lee. The delay is due to the committee's need for additional time to thoroughly analyze the extensive amount of information submitted by various parties involved in the case.
The committee, established by the chief executive on December 12 of the previous year, began its work on December 19 and has since conducted site visits, heard oral testimonies from 80 witnesses over the course of 30 days, and reviewed expert reports and legal submissions. The committee continues to process over one million files of written evidence and other materials, while the report's drafting has already commenced.
Originally, the committee anticipated completing the report within nine months; however, given the vast amount of information collected, it sought and received the chief executive's approval for an extension. The committee now anticipates submitting its final report by the end of October, emphasizing its commitment to fairness, openness, and impartiality as it carefully considers every piece of information before finalizing its findings.
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