The Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fires have left a scar in our hearts, our minds and our Hong Kong community.
If you have been affected by the fires and are facing legal or administrative procedural problem(s), please get in touch through our hotline +852 9321 8483 or by email at help@equaljustice.org.
Meanwhile, please take a look at other available legal resources and information related to the fire below.
If you are able to offer legal support to those affected by the fire, please sign up here, or to make a donation to help fund our work please do so here.
If you are attending any legal first-aid clinic provided by Equal Justice Limited and volunteer lawyers, this Personal Information Collection Statement will apply to you. Please click here to access our Personal Information Collection Statement.
LEGAL SUPPORT : Free legal Clinics for everyone (tap to expand/collapse)
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Equal Justice |
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Hotline: +852 9321 8483 WeChat: Equaljusticehk Email: help@equaljustice.org Website: https://www.equaljustice.org/ |
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Pro Bono HK |
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Hotline: +852 9229 7517 Application form:Complete application form Website:https://www.probonohk.org/ |
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SideBySide |
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Hotline: +852 2527 1322 / +852 2865 1089 Email:info@sidebyside.org.hk Website: https://sidebyside.org.hk/en/ |
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The University of HK, Legal Clinic |
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Tel: +852 3917 4322 Website:Website here |
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LEGAL SUPPORT : Free legal Clinics for Migrant Domestic Workers (tap to expand/collapse)
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| Christian Action Centre for Migrant Domestic Workers |
Tel: +852 5296 7332 WhatsApp: +852 5640 8251 |
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HELP for Domestic Workers |
Tel: +852 2523 4020 WhatsApp:+852 5936 3780 Website: https://helpfordomesticworkers.org/ |
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Mission for Migrant Workers |
Tel: +852 2522 8264 Website:https://www.migrants.net/ |
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| Justice Without Borders | 
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FREE LEGAL INFORMATION : FAQs (tap to expand/collapse)
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The Law Society of HKSAR Legal FAQs on Tai Po Tragic Fire, “the Law Society has prepared common legal issues related to the Tai Po fire incident for public reference, with the aim of providing timely and meaningful assistance to those in need." |
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Legal FAQs on Tai Po Tragic Fire | The Law Society of Hong Kong |
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HKU Community Legal Information Centre (CLIC) Legal information regarding the fires relating to after-death arrangements, personal injury, insurance and probate |
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https://www.clic.org.hk/en/topics/legal-support-for-tai-po-fire |
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Tai Po Fire Law Prepared by Pro Bono HK to address legal questions arising from the fires regarding tenancy, employment, personal injury and other issues |
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Migrant Domestic Workers, Families & Employers Prepared by Justice Without Borders to outline legal rights and obligations for migrant domestic workers, their families, and employers |
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GOVERNMENT & LEGAL PROFESSIONAL BODY RESOURCES (tap to expand/collapse)
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The Law Society of Hong Kong |
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Free Legal Helpline for Tai Po Tragic Fire: Tel: +852 2840 1011 Emergency Free Legal Advice Service Counters for Tai Po Tragic Fire (walk-in) See HERE for a list of locations Website: https://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/ |
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Legal Aid Department |
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Dedicated service hotline Tel: +852 2867 4516 or 2399 2277 |
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The Duty Lawyer Service |
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Tel: +852 2526 5969 |
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OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE LEGAL HELP – FOR HK QUALIFIED LAWYER (tap to expand/collapse)
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Support the Law Society's in-person service counters or emergency helpline |
Website: https://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/en/ |
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Sign up for the HK Bar Association's pro bono scheme |
The Hong Kong Bar Association has urged affected residents to report the incident to their insurance companies and file claims as soon as possible. Website:https://lnkd.in/eDpW9MuE |
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| Volunteer with Community Legal Information Centre 社區法網 (CLIC) |
Website: https://www.clic.org.hk/en/taipo-fire-support-join-us |
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