Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps

Hundreds of lawyers have signed up to provide free advice to residents left homeless by Hong Kong’s deadly fire in Tai Po last month, as they try to understand their legal options and file insurance claims. Some residents have said they are at a loss over whether any criminal prosecutions will affect their legal cases and if they should pursue civil claims against those held responsible. The volunteers come from the Bar Association, the Law Society, non-governmental organisations Equal Justice...