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Council on Human Reproductive Technology chairperson re-appointed

The Government today (April 11) announced the re-appointment of Dr Leong Che-hung as chairperson of the Council on Human Reproductive Technology, as well as the appointment and re-appointment of 21 members to the Council.

Made by the Chief Executive, the appointments took effect today for a term of two years until April 10, 2009.

Established in 2001 under the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance, the Council on Human Reproductive Technology was tasked to regulate the conduct of reproductive technology including embryo research in Hong Kong through a licensing system and the publication of a Code of Practice for the relevant professions.

It consists of 26 members from a wide variety of disciplines, including medical specialists, legal professionals, social worker, scholar in philosophy and ethics, psychologist, sociologist, local community leaders and government representatives.

The new membership list of the Council on Human Reproductive Technology is as follows:

Chairperson
Dr Edward Leong Che-hung, JP (*)

Deputy Chairperson
Mr Clifton Chiu Chi-cheong

Non-official members
Professor Christopher John Haines (*)
Professor Ho Pak-chung (*)
Dr Edward Loong Ping-leung (*)
Mr Stephen Yau How-boa, BBS, MH, JP (*)
Professor Eva Man Kit-wah (*)
Ms Ambar Lam Wai-fong (*)
Professor Alfred Chan Cheung-ming, BBS, JP (*)
Miss Nora Yau Ho-chun, MH, JP (*)
Dr Leslie Lo Siu-fai
Ms Winnie Chow Weng-yee
Ms Kong Yuen Hoong
Professor Alexandra Gail Cook
Ms Sumee Chan Kit-bing
Ms Lisa Yip Sau-wah
Mrs Rita Li Lam Chin-ching
Dr Jennifer Chow Kit-bing, MH
Mr Douglas Lee Kar-yan
Professor Grace Tang Wai-king, JP
Mrs Viola Chan Man Yee-wai
Mrs Eva Cheng Li Kam-fun

Principal Assistant Secretary (Health) 3, Health, Welfare and Food Bureau
Assistant Director of Health (Health Administration and Planning), Department of Health
Assistant Director of Home Affairs (1), Home Affairs Department
Chief Social Work Officer (Family and Child Welfare) 1, Social Welfare Department

(*) denotes re-appointment



Ends/Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:08

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