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Butterworths Hong Kong Discrimination Law Handbook, 2nd Edition

Butterworths Hong Kong Discrimination Law Handbook, 2nd Edition

Author: Anthony Sin; Grace Tso
Publisher: LexisNexis Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789888231812
Published In: January 2014
Format: Paperback
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Butterworths Hong Kong Discrimination Law Handbook (2nd Edition) is a detailed work of reference containing up to date materials on the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 480), Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 487), Family Status Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 527) and Race Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 602).

This Handbook reproduces the text of the Ordinances and provides succinct and easy to read section-by-section annotations to the Ordinances together with all relevant subsidiary legislation.

The annotations encompass notes ranging from definitions of words and phrases to discussions on practical aspects and contentious issues relating to particular sections and other authoritative materials. Furthermore, the annotations are fully cross-referenced, and the Handbook comes with comprehensive tables of cases, legislation and other sources referred to as well as notes ranging from definitions of words and phrases to discussion on practical aspects and contentious issues relating to particular sections and other authoritative materials.

An extract of the relevant sections and subsidiary legislation of the District Court Ordinance (Cap 336) is also included for ease of reference.

This series has been cited, with authority, in over one hundred court cases in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Final Appeal. This Handbook will be an invaluable source of reference for practitioners, employers, human resources managers, advertisers and all others who are engaged or interested in the administration of discrimination law in Hong Kong.

Part 1 - Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 480)
Part 2 - Sex Discrimination (Formal Investigations) Rules (Cap 480A)
Part 3 - Sex Discrimination (Investigation and Conciliation) Rules (Cap 480B)
Part 4 - Sex Discrimination (Proceedings by Equal Opportunities Commission) Regulation (Cap 480C)

Anthony Sin

Antony Sin, LLB, LLM is a practising Bar in Hong Kong. Antony was awarded his Master of Laws in Commercial and Corporate Law by the University of London, the Postgraduate Certificate in Law by The University of Hong Kong and his Bachelor of Laws (Hons) by City University of Hong Kong. Antony has been appointed by the HKSAR government for the public offices including adjudicator in the Obscene Articles Tribunal, the Registration of Persons Tribunal, the Appeal Board Panel (Town Planning), the Appeal Panel (Estate Agents Ordinance), the Immigration Tribunal and the Transport Tribunal.

Antony Sin is currently teaching Business Law and Company Law at the Faculty of Business, Chu Hai College of Higher Education.

Grace Tso

Grace Tso, PCLL, CPE, MSc, BSc is a Barrister-at-Law in Hong Kong. Grace was rewarded her Postgraduate Certificate in Laws by the University of Hong Kong. She has been the author, reviewer and headnoter for various legal publications e.g. Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong (on titles such as Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Drug Trafficking (Recovery of Proceeds) Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance, Housing Ordinance, Police Force Ordinance and Race Discrimination Ordinance) and Hong Kong Cases. Grace is also a Master's degree holder in health-care subjects possessing knowledge and experience in the fields of professional dietetics, public health and food law and regulations. She also possesses experience in legal education teaching subjects including business law, criminal law, food safety and regulations, Hong Kong legal system, legal studies for property management, etc.