HK fire probe panel declines statutory powers to compel testimony
By The BriefBrief
An independent committee investigating the Wang Fuk Court blaze will not seek statutory powers to compel witnesses.
WHO:Justice David Lok Kai-hong and the independent committee investigating the Wang Fuk Court fire
WHAT:The committee ruled out asking for statutory powers to compel witnesses to testify and will not be converted into a statutory commission of inquiry.
WHEN:Jun 22, 2026 at 11:26 AM ET
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:The committee decided not to request statutory powers to compel witnesses during the ongoing investigation into the Wang Fuk Court blaze.
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