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Cap. 136 Mental Health Ordinance - e-Legislation

(4 days ago) WebDrafting and Making Legislation in Hong Kong. Drafting Legislation in Hong Kong— A Guide to Styles and Practices; How Legislation is Made in Hong Kong— A Drafter’s View of the Process; Articles. Interpretation of Bilingual Legislation; Is It in Operation? …

https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap136!en

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《精神健康條例》 Mental Health Ordinance - e-Legislation

(9 days ago) WebPlease see Hong Kong e-Legislation (https://www.elegislation.gov.hk) for information of provisions and amendments not yet in operation. ._8E 3ë Mental Health Ordinance E …

https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap136!en-zh-Hant-HK.pdf

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HKFP’s comprehensive guide to mental health services in Hong Kong

(9 days ago) WebHKFP has assembled a guide to mental health services available in Hong Kong. Last updated: December 2023. If you are experiencing negative feelings, please …

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/10/11/hkfps-comprehensive-guide-to-mental-health-services-in-hong-kong/

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A Practical Guide to Mental Health Law in Hong Kong

(7 days ago) WebThe number of single elderly in Hong Kong is forecast to rise to 1.13 million by 2064.5 Around 1 in 10 people aged 65 years old or above and around 1 in 3 people aged 80 or …

https://hkupress.hku.hk/image/catalog/pdf-preview/9789888528165.pdf

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Mental Health - Centre for Medical Ethics and Law

(1 days ago) WebThis is the first study on the service user perspective of the conditional discharge (CD) regime under section 42B of the Mental Health Ordinance, which is Hong Kong’s form of mandatory outpatient treatment (like the …

https://cmel.hku.hk/mental-health-and-capacity/mental-health/

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How to apply for a Guardianship Order under the Mental …

(Just Now) Webthe Mental Health Ordinance (MHO), Cap 136 . The Guardianship Board . The Guardianship Board is a legal quasi-judicial tribunal of Hong Kong Special …

https://www.swd.gov.hk/storage/asset/section/179/en/Guardianship_order_eng_20_Apr_2021.pdf

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Mental Health in Hong Kong - Mind HK

(1 days ago) Web61% of Hong Kong adults currently suffer from poor mental well-being [2], with 1 in every 7 people developing a common mental disorder in their lifetime [3]. The number of …

https://www.mind.org.hk/mental-health-in-hong-kong/

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Mental health law in Hong Kong: The civil context

(5 days ago) WebThe Centre for Medical Ethics and Law (CMEL) develops new ideas and solutions in response to the big ethical, legal and policy questions of medicine and health. CMEL …

https://cmel.hku.hk/research-health/covid-19-emergency-measures-and-the-impending-authoritarian-pandemic/

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Development of Legislation for the Mentally Ill in Hong Kong

(Just Now) WebThe Mental Health Association of Hong Kong Source: Hong Kong Journal of Mental Health, 1990, 19(2), 50-53 Reprinted from the Journal of the Hong Kong Psychiatric …

https://www.mhahk.org.hk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2017-431-22-26.pdf

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A Practical Guide to Mental Health Law in Hong Kong

(8 days ago) WebThe book ends with a discussion of the way forward for Hong Kong, with reference to the mental health law and legal practices in other common law jurisdictions …

https://books.google.com/books/about/A_Practical_Guide_to_Mental_Health_Law_i.html?id=mnsvEAAAQBAJ

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Articulating future directions of law reform for compulsory mental

(7 days ago) WebHong Kong's mental health law regime is an example of this. In addition to having an outdated regime largely based on mid-20th century regulatory approaches, …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160252719301773

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Mental health services for young people - LegCo

(9 days ago) WebMental health is crucial for young people to mature and develop as future pillars of the society. Yet half of all mental illnesses begin by 14 years of age, 1 Legend symbol …

https://www.legco.gov.hk/research-publications/english/essentials-2021ise31-mental-health-services-for-young-people.htm

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Legislation Study in Public Health: An Exploration of the Mental …

(1 days ago) WebThe current compulsory detention provisions is primarily found in the Mental Health Ordinance of Hong Kong (Cap. 136) (“the Mental Health Ordinance”). Such a …

https://hphr.org/54-article-lo/

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HKU Scholars Hub: Mental Health Law in Hong Kong: The Civil …

(8 days ago) WebIt argues that the state of civil mental health law in Hong Kong is in dire need of reform due to its archaic nature and insufficient protection of patients’ rights. This article focuses …

https://hub.hku.hk/handle/10722/264150

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news.gov.hk - Mental health scheme launched - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WebMental health scheme launched. July 30, 2021. Eligible organisations are invited to apply for funding support for the implementation of mental health projects …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2021/07/20210730/20210730_142046_650.html

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FAQ - People with a Mental Illness/Ex-mental Illness

(6 days ago) WebThe Disability Discrimination Ordinance and People with Mental Illness/Ex-mental Illness . It is a law that has been enacted to protect people with a disability against …

https://www.eoc.org.hk/en/discrimination-laws/disability-discrimination/faq/the-disability-discrimination-ordinance-and-people-with-a-mental-illness-ex-mental-illness

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Hong Kong Safety Snapshots: Managing Employee Mental Health.

(8 days ago) WebWith employee mental health becoming an increasing priority for Hong Kong employers, businesses are seeking to raise awareness and facilitate the adoption of best …

https://conventuslaw.com/report/hong-kong-hong-kong-safety-snapshots-managing/

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Hong Kong - Managing The Property And Affairs Of

(Just Now) WebIn Hong Kong, the Mental Health Ordinance (Cap.136) ( MHO) is the key legislation which offers protection to mentally incapacitated person (s) ( MIP (s)) regarding their …

https://conventuslaw.com/report/hong-kong-managing-the-property-and-affairs-of-persons-with-mental-incapacity/

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Hong Kong - Mental Wellness And The Workplace - Conventus Law

(1 days ago) WebThe World Health Organisation (“WHO”) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of infirmity”. …

https://conventuslaw.com/report/hong-kong-mental-wellness-and-the-workplace-what/

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WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE

(3 days ago) WebMental health is fundamental to personal health and is crucial in maintaining the functioning of society. A survey in 2018 found that over 40% of the Hong Kong respondents did not …

https://mentalhealthcharter.hk/files/workplace_mental_health_guide_en.pdf

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Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online MENTAL HEALTH …

(2 days ago) WebThe Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online is a full-text image database providing access to past revised editions of Hong Kong Laws. The database comprises …

https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/2656

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The Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong - Publications - Report

(7 days ago) WebOn 16 August 2006, the Law Reform Commission released its report on Substitute decision-making and advance directives in relation to medical treatment. The report is concerned …

https://www.hkreform.gov.hk/en/publications/rdecision.htm

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Lonely, depressed, lacking mental health help: Covid-19 …

(Just Now) WebFor Hong Kong, dial +852 18111 for the government-run “Mental Health Support Hotline” or +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans and +852 2382 0000 for Suicide …

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3261675/lonely-depressed-lacking-mental-health-help-covid-19s-toll-hong-kongs-working-class-laid-bare-new

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Number of Hong Kong students with mental health problems …

(1 days ago) WebThe number of Hong Kong students with mental health problems shot past 1,400 in the last academic year, more than doubling from four years ago, with experts …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3219673/number-hong-kong-students-mental-health-problems-doubles-4-years-experts-blaming-2019-social-unrest

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A Practical Guide to Mental Health Law in Hong Kong

(1 days ago) WebPart I consists of twelve modified case studies based on real-life scenarios, which provide an introduction to the relevant mental health law in Hong Kong. Part II …

https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Mental-Health-Hong/dp/9888528165

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Extended Paid Maternity Leave Associated With Improved …

(Just Now) WebThe authors acknowledge grant support for this work by the Health and Medical Research Fund, Health Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2023.00742

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Mother’s Day tragedy as ailing Hong Kong woman, disabled son …

(2 days ago) WebFor Hong Kong, dial +852 18111 for the government-run “Mental Health Support Hotline” or +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans and +852 2382 0000 for Suicide …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3262463/woman-and-mentally-disabled-son-found-dead-hong-kong-flat-suspected-suicide-pact-over-caregiving

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Minnesota fines UnitedHealthcare $450K over alleged mental …

(1 days ago) WebMinnesota health insurance regulators are imposing a $450,000 fine against UnitedHealthcare over allegations the Minnetonka-based company failed to comply with …

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-fines-unitedhealthcare-450k-over-alleged-mental-health-parity-violations/600365819/

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Hong Kong: Government to ban Glory to Hong Kong after court win

(8 days ago) WebHong Kong's government will be able to proceed with making a protest song illegal under the city's national security laws after winning a court challenge. The High …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5n1r300yjo

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Hong Kong: Protest song ban a ‘worrying sign’ of shrinking …

(2 days ago) WebBanning ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ not only represent a senseless attack on Hongkongers’ freedom of expression; it also violates international human rights law. …

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/05/hong-kong-protest-song-ban-a-worrying-sign-of-shrinking-freedoms/

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Letter Hong Kong’s legal sector will only benefit from more

(1 days ago) WebIts presence demonstrates confidence in Hong Kong’s common law system, independent judiciary, and its status as an international financial centre. Every year …

https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3261956/hong-kongs-legal-sector-will-only-benefit-more-competition

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Mayer Brown Sues Blank Check Company Sagaliam Over Unpaid Bills

(5 days ago) WebMayer Brown’s Hong Kong partnership is suing a US blank check company for $2 million in unpaid bills. The lawsuit filed Thursday in Delaware Superior Court seeks to …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/mayer-brown-sues-blank-check-company-sagaliam-over-unpaid-bills

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H.R.8366 - Congress.gov

(Just Now) WebSummary of H.R.8366 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To extend authorities to impose sanctions under certain laws relating to Hong Kong, Tibet, and the Xinjiang …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8366

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JPMorgan, Nomura Limit Segantii Exposure on Hong Kong Case (2)

(8 days ago) WebJPMorgan Chase & Co.and Nomura Holdings Inc. are limiting dealings with Simon Sadler’s Segantii Capital Management Ltd., the Asian hedge fund giant …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/jpmorgan-limits-exposure-to-segantii-amid-insider-trading-case

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Living with lupus: Hong Kong make-up artist with the incurable

(4 days ago) WebThe 31-year-old Hong Kong resident describes her work as an art form that can enhance a person’s facial features to accentuate an outfit and look – and boost their …

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3262621/living-lupus-hong-kong-make-artist-incurable-autoimmune-disease-empowering-fellow-sufferers

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