We are honored to invite speakers from 🌟 Pro Bono HK 🌟 to discuss the challenges and strategies ethnic minorities in Hong Kong face with legal issues, and to share past cases with participants.
Topic: “Navigating Legal Protections: A Comprehensive Guide for Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong Seminar”
This seminar will explore the criminal law, personal injuries litigation and discrimination law in HK. You will learn about:
Criminal law in HK
Overview of criminal procedure in Hong Kong ;
Language support and translators for ethnic minorities ;
handling police's law enforcement action;
managing imminent legal proceedings;
Duty Lawyer Service and Legal Aid options ;
Personal Injury Litigation in Hong Kong
Brief overview of the litigation process and timeline ;
Key stages: pleadings and evidence, establishing liability ;
Managing expectations: understanding potential compensation (quantum)
Discrimination Law in Hong Kong
Workplace protections against discrimination ;
Steps to take if an ethnic minority experience discrimination;
Filing complaints and commencing legal proceedings
Speaker: Nicklaus Pannu-Yuon, Barrister-at-Law
Language: English & Cantonese
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (including Q&A session)
Participation Mode: In-person/Online
Venue: Oxfam Kwun Tong Centre (Unit A&B, 5/F, South Asia Commercial Centre, 64 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong)