The Department of Justice has launched a three-month consultation on more effective and extensive mediation in commercial and community disputes, Secretary for Justice Wong Yan Lung says.

Chief Secretary Henry Tang will depart for Shanghai on Tuesday to inspect the progress of Hong Kong's preparatory work for participating in World Expo 2010 Shanghai.

More than 1.1 million residents have signified their support for Hong Kong's democratic progress to be made in 2012 through a public signature campaign.

The Department of Health warns people not to buy parasitic weight-control products as parasite infestation can be fatal.

If you are the victim of domestic violence, will you remain quiet? Many Hong Kong families with domestic issues often cover up their problems, needlessly suffering in silence. The Social Welfare Department is expanding its services to ensure help and harmony comes to Hong Kong's families in need, and urges victims to report domestic violence and seek help.

The registration of contractors under the new minor works control system will start December 30. Buildings Department Chief Officer (Technical Support) Leung Siu-man tells news.gov.hk the system will simplify statutory procedures to provide a legal, simple, safe and convenient means for building owners to carry out small-scale works.