A Hong Kong court has ordered the buildings authorities to reconsider the licence renewal application of a construction company linked to five workplace deaths across three accidents, ruling that officials failed to provide adequate reasons for their refusal.
The High Court’s Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng Wai-sum ruled in favour of Aggressive Construction on Wednesday, although she emphasised the court was not responsible for determining whether the rejection was justified or if the company...
Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal
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Source: scmp.com

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