LRC proposes class action mechanism for HK consumers

But not for investors, and litigation funding companies will not be permitted. Champerty and maintenance will continue to be illegal - no reform there. Instead the LRC proposes that the Consumer Council should have a monopoly on funding class actions, beefing up the legal aid fund which takes up to 50% of the winnings. Overall, a huge disappointment, and even then, the Government might decide not to adopt the recommendations. HK deserves better.

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CONSUMER COUNCIL 消費者委員會
HKSAR Law Reform Commission 香港特別行政區法律改革委員會

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Class action rights

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