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The Chief Executive Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be held on 25 March 2012. Similar to other public elections, this election is also regulated by the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (Cap. 554). The legislation, enforced by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), aims to uphold honesty and prevent corrupt and illegal conduct in public elections.
This Website aims to help candidates, election helpers and voters better understand the statutory requirements on election conduct and avoid inadvertent infringement of the law. It also serves to introduce to them the services provided by the ICAC for this election.
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Remarks : Since this Website serves only as a general reference, candidates and others are advised to refer to the original legislation or seek legal advice in case of doubt. They should also study in detail the related legislation and guidelines issued by the Electoral Affairs Commission to avoid contravening the electoral laws and regulations.
#Throughout this Website, the male pronoun is used to cover references to both the male and female. No gender preference is intended.
