Disciplinary and Regulatory Proceedings in Hong Kong, 2nd Edition

Name: Disciplinary and Regulatory Proceedings in Hong Kong, 2nd Edition
Brand: LexisNexis Hong Kong
SKU: 9789888232918
Price: 1940.00 HKD
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Author: Andrew Mak
ISBN: 9789888232918

By Andrew Mak

LexisNexis Hong Kong April 2015

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9789888232918
Publisher: LexisNexis Hong Kong
Publication: April 2015
Format: Hardback , 702 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Disciplinary and Regulatory Proceedings in Hong Kong was the first book of its kind and is a leading reference for anyone wishing to research and understand Hong Kong's law relating to disciplinary proceedings. There have been a number of important developments in disciplinary proceedings law in Hong Kong, particularly regarding the requirements for legal representation, and the role of legal advisers.

The second edition of this formidable work includes a new section on the developing subject of claims against disciplinary bodies, especially in relation to tort. Topics like insurance brokers and agents, company secretaries and marine surveyors have been added and the profession of auditors is now written as a separate chapter. This book serves to update the reader on the ever-changing ambit of laws relating to disciplinary matters.

Part 1: The Law on Disciplinary Proceedings

Chapter 1: Characteristics of Regulation of Professionals
Chapter 2: Jurisdictional Basics of Disciplinary Proceedings
Chapter 3: Policy Matters in Disciplinary Proceedings
Chapter 4: Structure of Disciplinary Tribunals
Chapter 5: Pre-Hearing Procedure
Chapter 6: The Hearing

Section A: Pre-Trial Issues
Section B: Basic Law and Human Rights
Section C: Bill of Rights
Section D: Grounds for Challenging a Hearing
Section E: Evidence
Section F: The Decision
Section G: Penalties and Costs

Chapter 7: Appeal and Judicial Review
Chapter 8: Claiming Against the Disciplinary Body

Part II: Professional Disciplinary Proceedings in Practice

Part II (A): Medical and Para-Medical Professions

Chapter 9: Medical Doctors
Chapter 10: Chinese Medicine Practitioners
Chapter 11: Dentists
Chapter 12: Pharmacists
Chapter 13: Clinical Psychologists
Chapter 14: Veterinary Surgeons
Chapter 15: Nurses
Chapter 16: Audiologists

Part II (B): Construction Professions

Chapter 17: Construction Professions: General
Chapter 18: Architects
Chapter 19: Engineers
Chapter 20: Surveyors

Part II (C): Accounting Professions
Chapter 21: Accountants
Chapter 22: Auditors

Part II (D): Legal Professions
Chapter 23: Barristers
Chapter 24: Solicitors
Chapter 25: Arbitrators

Part II (E): Commercial and Economic Professions
Chapter 26: Licenses Persons under the Securities and Futures Ordinance
Chapter 27: Property Agents
Chapter 28: Chinese Medicine Traders
Chapter 29: Insurance Brokers & Agents
Chapter 30: Marine Surveyors
Chapter 31: Company Secretaries

Part II (F): Social Professions
Chapter 32: Civil Servants
Chapter 33: Hospital Authority / Health Care Professionals
Chapter 34: Police
Chapter 35: Teachers
Chapter 36: Social Workers

About the Author

Andrew Mak is a barrister-at-law with a broad practice in civil and commercial law, including the areas of property law, commercial contracts, international trade disputes, professional disciplinary proceedings and constitutional and administrative law. He is an accredited mediator and also practises in arbitration.

Andrew is currently a director of the Coalition of Professional Services of Hong Kong, Chairman of the Disciplinary Appeal Committee of the Confederation of Insurance Brokers, Council member of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association's Special Committee on Planning and Policy, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association's Special Committee on Mainland Affairs. He has sat as Chairman or Vice-Chairman on various appeal tribunals including the Building Appeals Tribunal, the Licensing Appeals Board and the Administrative Appeals Board. He has also served on the Inland Revenue Board of Review and the Insurance Advisory Committee of the HKSAR Government.