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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Education visited the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) today (June 26) to better understand its services for gifted students. 

     Members first received a briefing on HKAGE’s educational programmes and services by the Executive Director of HKAGE, Prof Ng Tai-kai.  Members also took the opportunity to discuss with HKAGE’s Board of Directors and Senior Management Team the challenges in developing gifted education in Hong Kong and its future plan in talent development.

     Members then met with alumni and student representatives to further understand how HKAGE’s programmes could help them achieve self-actualisation, make the right choice for future development and unleash their talents to contribute to society. 

     Members participating in the visit included the Panel Chairman, Dr Chiang Lai-wan; Panel Deputy Chairman, Mr Ip Kin-yuen; and Panel members Dr Elizabeth Quat, Dr Lo Wai-kwok and Mr Shiu Ka-chun.
 

      

     A man who went missing in Cheung Sha Wan was located.      Kwok Wai-hung, aged 64, went missing after last seen in Lei Cheng Uk Estate on March 12 night. His family member made a report to Polic… read more

     Police will launch a new e-Report Centre at its website tomorrow (June 27) in view of an increasing demand for online case reporting services and increase in types of cases reported.      The ex… read more

     A 52-year-old man who sold a dog without a one-off permit was convicted at the Fanling Magistrates’ Courts today (June 26) for violating the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance (Cap 139).
 
     A spokesman of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said that AFCD staff had received a complaint about suspected illegal trading of dogs on the Internet in November last year. An AFCD officer, posing as a customer, contacted the trader, and met the 52-year-old man at Kam Sheung Road on December 11. The man was carrying three young dogs in a dog cage. After the man agreed to sell one of the dogs for $8,500, the officer revealed his identity and follow-up investigations were initiated.
 
     Following investigations by the AFCD it was found that the man was selling dogs without a valid licence or permit. AFCD charged the man for selling a dog without a one-off permit. The man was convicted today and fined $4,000.
 
     The amended Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Trading and Breeding) Regulations (Regulations) (Cap 139B) came into force on March 20 last year. Any person who sells a dog must obtain a suitable type of licence or permit. There are three types of licence and one type of permit, namely the Animal Trader Licence and the Dog Breeder Licence Category A and Category B, as well as a one-off permit for dog owners. Those who sell animals or birds without a proper licence or permit are liable to a maximum fine of $100,000, whereas the maximum penalty for contravention of a condition attached to a licence or permit is a fine of $50,000.
 
     Since the amended Regulations came into effect, about 200 complaints have been received by the AFCD in relation to suspected dogs being offered for sale on the Internet without a licence or one-off permit. The AFCD followed up all these cases and detected suspicious elements in 42 cases. Following in-depth investigation, including decoy operations, 21 cases have been successfully prosecuted, 19 cases are still under investigation and two cases were dropped due to insufficient evidence.
 
     The spokesperson reminded the public that since the amended Regulations came into force, all animal traders and dog breeders and those who sell their own dogs should obtain a suitable type of licence or permit, and follow the licence conditions and codes of practice to ensure the welfare of animals. Failure to do so may lead to prosecution. For more details of the regulations and the application procedure for a licence or permit, please visit www.pets.gov.hk or call 1823. read more

     The Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, visited Kwun Tong this afternoon (June 26) with a view to staying abreast of its law and order situation and the livelihood conditions of local people. He also visited a youth service centre in the district.
      
     Accompanied by the District Officer (Kwun Tong), Mr Steve Tse, Mr Lee first met with members of the Kwun Tong District Council to exchange views on law and order matters and other issues relating to people’s livelihood in the district.
      
     Afterwards, Mr Lee visited the Ngau Tau Kok Youth Integrated Service Centre of Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service. The centre provides a variety of services for children and young people in need for their development.
 
     Mr Lee was briefed on the services and operation of the centre. He also toured the facilities, including the band room, the children’s activity room and the dance room.
 
     Before concluding his visit, Mr Lee chatted with young people who were visiting the centre and encouraged them to pursue their dreams at a sharing session.