Hong Kong 2006
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Chapter 2:
The Legal System
Introduction
Continuation of the Legal System
Law in the HKSAR
International Treaties and Agreements applying to the HKSAR
Court Challenges under the Basic Law
Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Secretary for Justice
The Law Reform Commission
The Legal Profession
The Judiciary
Legal Aid
Director of Intellectual Property
Rights of the Individual
United Nations Human Rights Treaties
Race Relations
Children's Rights
Equal Opportunities Commission
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data
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Race Relations

The Race Relations Unit

The unit was established in June 2002 to promote the interests of the ethnic minorities. It produces publicity materials, operates a hotline for complaints and enquires, conducts an outreach education programme in schools, and serves as the secretariat to the Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony. It maintains close liaison with ethnic minority communities and their representatives and, started this year, to organise a series of cultural events to promote integration of ethnic minorities into the community and better public understanding of their traditions and cultures.

The Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony

The Committee was established in 2002. It advises the Government on promotion of race relations and oversees a funding scheme to subsidise publicity and public education activities by non-governmental organisations.

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