Hong Kong legislators to attach research to non-legislative motions from 2027

Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king says the supporting material should clarify each motion’s reasoning for officials and the public.

By newsdesk · 9 November 2026, 15:15 HKT

Reporting: Commercial Radio · Ming Pao · Star Headline

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From 2027, legislators putting forward non-legislative motions—motions without legislative effect—are to attach research findings and recommendations. Starry Lee Wai-king, president of the Legislative Council, announced the change at a luncheon on November 9, 2026.

Lee said the change was intended to make discussion of public policy more evidence-based.