ICAC statement
2015-12-8
The following is a statement made by Mr Simon Peh Yun-lu, Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), upon the passing of Dr Elsie Tu:
“We learnt with profound sadness that veteran social activist Dr Elsie Tu passed away this morning.
“Dr Tu was highly respected as a pioneer in Hong Kong’s anti-graft work. Her campaign against corruption in the early days had paved the way for the setting up of the ICAC.
“Dr Tu will be fondly remembered by the Commission as a kindred spirit in the quest for justice and fairness.”
“We learnt with profound sadness that veteran social activist Dr Elsie Tu passed away this morning.
“Dr Tu was highly respected as a pioneer in Hong Kong’s anti-graft work. Her campaign against corruption in the early days had paved the way for the setting up of the ICAC.
“Dr Tu will be fondly remembered by the Commission as a kindred spirit in the quest for justice and fairness.”