Update on Government's Study to Enhance Criminal Legal Aid

Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Law whether he can provide an update on the Government’s study to enhance criminal legal aid and, in particular, to consider the feasibility of setting up a Public Defender’s Office.

The Second Minister for Law (Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai) (for the Minister for Law): Sir, in the same vein, the Minister for Law will be delivering a Ministerial Statement on the establishment of a Public Defender’s Office later in today's Sitting. May we have your permission to address this question through the Ministerial Statement, Sir?

Mr Speaker: You may.