Understanding the Ordinance:

• The ECICO applies to the public elections specified in the Ordinance. The Ordinance governs all corrupt and illegal conduct concerning the specified elections, whether the conduct is engaged in before, during or after the election period, and whether it is engaged in within Hong Kong.
• The Ordinance applies to the elections and by-elections of:
  • Chief Executive
  • Legislative Council
  • Election Committee Subsector
  • District Council
  • Heung Yee Kuk
  • Rural Committee
  • Rural Representatives

Text of Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (Cap. 554)