Transcript of remarks by SLW on conviction of employer of foreign domestic helper
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     Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, on the conviction of an employer of a foreign domestic helper by the court today (February 10):

     The Government welcomes the judgment of the court today on that particular case, and this underlines the importance that the Government and the court attach to protecting the labour rights as well as the well-being of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong. We attach great importance to protecting their well-being, and ensure that their labour rights are fully respected.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)

Ends/Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Issued at HKT 15:16

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