Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

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Hong Kong's Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king called for higher standards of conduct among lawmakers after a resignation caused by a drink-driving arrest. The resignation of William Wong Kam-fai was framed as accepting responsibility amid public expectations.

The president of Hong Kong’s legislature has urged fellow members to be “more rigorous in their conduct” to meet society’s expectations after a lawmaker resigned following his arrest for alleged drink-driving. Breaking her silence on Saturday, Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king said William Wong Kam-fai’s resignation the previous day reflected his willingness to accept responsibility. “I fully understand and comprehend the high expectations that the public has for Legco members....