Hong Kong probe: Tai Po fire risks unchecked due to 'honour system' failures

A judge-led panel found that Hong Kong's buildings, labour, and fire safety authorities failed to act on fire risks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po due to overreliance on an 'honour system' and lack of urgency, contributing to the city's deadliest blaze in decades. The Labour Department was deemed least responsible among four government bodies. The report highlights systemic regulatory gaps in fire safety enforcement, with implications for public safety policy and potential legal or administrative reforms.

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