Hong Kong lawmakers have unanimously given the green light for a bill that will expand the scope of financial penalties targeting legislators suspended for misconduct, as part of efforts to better monitor their performance.
Eighty-eight lawmakers on Wednesday voted for the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill during a 36-minute session that included speeches from four legislators and Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki.
The amendment will allow Legco to withhold pay and…
