1 February 2015
Apart from the arrangements by the Police, for the first time, the IPCC was invited by Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) to observe with their team. Mr Larry Kwok Lam-kwong (Chairman), Hon Chan Kin-por (Vice-Chairman), Hon Chris Cheung Wah-fung (Vice-Chairman), Hon Tony Tse Wai-chuen (Vice-Chairman), Dr Chan Pui-kwong, Mr Clement Tao Kwok-lau, Ir Dr Vincent Simon Ho, Mr Arthur Luk Yee-shun, Ms Ann So Lai-chun, Dr Eric Cheng Kam-chung, Mr Richard Ho Kam-wing and Mr Herman Hui Chung-shing joined the Police’s observation team of the 1 February procession, while Mr Simon Ip Shing-hing, Ms Noeline Lau Yuk-kuen, Ms Sandy Wong Hang-yee, and Dr Eugene Chan Kin-keung observed the procession alongside CHRF. They were later joined by Ms Mary Wong Tak-lan, Mr Adrian Yip Chun-to, Mr Edwin Cheng Shing-lung, Mr John Yan Mang-yee and Professor Alfred Chan Cheung-ming to observe the procession’s ending point at Central and the public meeting at Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct.
17 December 2014
Mr Larry Kwok Lam-kwong, Mr Eric Cheung Tat-ming, Mr Simon Ip Shinghing, Ms Noeline Lau Yuk-kuen, Mr Adrian Yip Chun-to, Mr Edwin Cheng Shing-lung and Mr Clement Tao Kwok-lau met with representatives from the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF). During the meeting, CHRF representatives raised issues concerning police abuse of power, failure to maintain political neutrality, the unreasonable designation of cordoned-off areas and the registration of citizens’ ID numbers during the Occupy Movement. The CHRF also recommended that the IPCC consider setting up a video team to record future protests. The IPCC will discuss these matters internally and raise these issues with the Police.
8 December 2014
Mr Larry Kwok Lam-kwong (Chairman), Mr Eric Cheung Tat-ming, Ms Christine Fang Meng-sang, Mr Simon Ip Shing-hing, Ms Sandy Wong Hang-yee, Mr Adrian Yip Chun-to, Mr Edwin Cheng Shing-lung and Mr Clement Tao Kwoklau met with representatives of Hong Kong Shield (HKS). Besides presenting the IPCC’s role and functions, Members listened to HKS representatives’ observations and opinions regarding police actions during the Occupy Movement, such as the unnecessary use of authority, the use of force and inappropriate behavior during the detention of protestors.
5 December 2014
Mr Larry Kwok Lam-kwong (Chairman), Mr Eric Cheung Tat-ming, Ms Noeline Lau Yuk-kuen, Mr Adrian Yip Chun-to and Mr Edwin Cheng Shinglung met with representatives from the Parents for the Family Association (PFA). After introducing the IPCC’s role and functions, Members listened to PFA representatives’ views regarding the police handling of the Occupy Movement.
4 August 2014
Mr Larry Kwok Lam-kwong (Chairman), Mr Simon Ip Shing-hing, Hon Kenneth Leung Kai-cheong, Dr Carol Ma Hok-ka, Miss Sandy Wong Hang-yee, Miss Mary Wong Taklan, Mr Adrian Yip Chun-to, Mr Edwin Cheng Shing-lung, Mr Clement Tao Kwok-lau, Dr Eugene Chan Kin-keung and Miss Lisa Lau Man-man attended a meeting with representatives of the Civil Human Rights Front (CHFR) to listen to their opinions of police arrangements for the 1 July procession. CHRF representatives made several suggestions, including the opening up of the procession route, the Police’s on-site arrangement of 1 July Procession and the clearance of Chater Road on the following day. The IPCC will relay relevant suggestions to the Police after internal deliberations.
