Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe
Sources say Wong’s silence over drink-driving arrest constitutes breach of members’ code related to ‘timely reporting of legal proceedings’
Legco’s Supervisory Committee said on Thursday that it would handle cases involving lawmakers’ conduct “in a serious and solemn manner” based on the code for members, acknowledging the public was highly concerned about the incident.
Political observers also warned that recent traffic offences involving lawmakers would damage Legco’s image and credibility.
Sources said on Thursday that Wong did not inform the legislature or explain the matter to fellow lawmakers before it became public on Wednesday, constituting a breach of the members’ code regarding the “timely reporting of legal proceedings”.
Under the code, lawmakers found guilty of misconduct may face penalties ranging from written warnings to suspension and pay deductions, following an investigation by Legco’s Supervisory Committee.