홍콩 법정 변호사, 불법 건축물 철거 명령에 사법 심사 청구

2026년 05월 28일

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앨런 후(Alan Hoo) 선임 변호사가 자택 내 불법 건축물 철거 명령에 대한 헌법적 주장이 건축 당국으로부터 기각되자 고등법원에 사법 심사를 청구했다.

74세인 해당 변호사는 2025년 1월 23일 건축부로부터 해당 명령을 받았다. 이 명령은 포쿠람(Pok Fu Lam) 인근의 시스케이프(Seascape) 자택에 있는 무단 개조물을 60일 이내에 시정할 것을 요구했다. 문제의 건축물은 계단 지붕 덮개 위 증축물, 본 지붕 위 3개 구조물, 1층 화단 위 구조물 등을 포함한다. 후 변호사 측 변호인단은 건축 조례 항소 심판소가 해당 명령이 기본법 제29조와 홍콩 인권 법안 제14조에 명시된 주거 보호 및 사생활 권리를 침해하는지 고려해야 한다고 주장했다. 해당 건축물들은 후 변호사가 1979년 주택을 매입했을 때부터 존재해 왔으며 즉각적인 안전 위험은 없는 상태이다. 이번 명령대로라면 후 변호사는 2025년 3월부터 이어진 세균 감염으로 인한 마비와 휠체어 의존 상태에서 회복 중인 와중에 6개월간 집을 비워야 하는 처지에 놓이게 된다.

Wang Fuk Court residents climb ruins to retrieve family treasures, bid farewell

2026년 04월 24일 AI에 의해 보고됨 AI에 의해 생성된 이미지

Residents of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court have returned to the fire-ravaged ruins in recent days, climbing stairs to retrieve jewellery, cash, photo albums and keepsakes before bidding farewell to their homes. The fire services chief acknowledged at a hearing that departments need better communication while insisting on clear divisions of responsibility. The blaze killed 168 people.

More than 240 Wang Fuk Court owners petition for meeting

More than 240 owners at Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court petitioned the government-appointed administrator Hop On Management Company in late April for an extraordinary general meeting. They warned of legal action at the Lands Tribunal if it is not held within 45 days, as required by the Building Management Ordinance. The petition, signed by 247 owners or 12.45% of units, exceeds the 5% threshold.

Tai Po fire probe: temporary removal of fireproof windows complied with rules

2026년 04월 21일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Hong Kong's inquiry into the deadly Tai Po fire at Wang Fuk Court heard that the temporary removal of fireproof windows complied with regulations. Panel chairman Mr Justice David Lok Kai-hong questioned whether existing rules fairly balance workers' welfare and residents' safety. The inferno, which lasted 43 hours starting November 26 last year, killed 168 people in the deadliest blaze since 1948.

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Hong Kong proposes mandatory renovation briefings to combat bid-rigging

Hong Kong authorities have proposed mandatory briefings for building renovation projects to increase homeowner participation and curb bid-rigging, in response to a fatal fire in Tai Po. The amendment to the Building Management Ordinance seeks to close legal gaps. Officials highlighted information asymmetry as a key cause of recent disputes.

Hong Kong defends three-hour limit for Wang Fuk Court residents

2026년 03월 28일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Hong Kong's Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing defended on Saturday the three-hour limit for residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to retrieve belongings, saying it prevents overcrowding, unfairness and delays. Each household can register up to four people, but only one at a time in severely damaged flats for safety. He noted that four people over three hours provide 12 hours total to pack.

Hong Kong fire services declined Tai Po alert over confusion fears, inquiry hears

An independent committee probing last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po heard that Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department declined to issue an emergency alert due to fears of confusion and the system’s one-hour activation time. The blaze killed 168 people, Hong Kong’s deadliest since 1948. Officers testified on responsibilities and response failures.

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