Hong Kong’s new legal aid chief pledges full support for Tai Po fire victims

The new head of Hong Kong’s Legal Aid Department has pledged full support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, while vowing to answer society’s needs with “professional, efficient and empathetic” services. Chan Chak-ming, who assumed the post as director of legal aid on Thursday, also revealed that his department would launch a string of measures to help affected residents. “I will ensure that the Legal Aid Department makes every effort to provide all necessary legal assistance to...