Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance

Understanding the Ordinance:

• Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance applies to the elections specified in the Ordinance. The Ordinance governs all conduct concerning an election, whether it is engaged in before, during or after the election period, and whether it is engaged in Hong Kong or elsewhere.
• The Ordinance applies to the elections and by-elections of:
  • Chief Executive
  • Legislative Council
  • Election Committee Subsector
  • District Council
  • Heung Yee Kuk Members
  • The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Executive Committee of a Rural Committee
  • Village Representatives