Latest arrangements for public services of Legal Aid Department

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In view of the latest developments of COVID-19 and the Government's special work arrangements, the Legal Aid Department (LAD) announced today (July 24) that the department will provide basic necessary and limited civil and criminal legal aid application and litigation services until further notice.

The opening hours of the offices are as follows:

Offices	Opening hours (from Monday to Friday, except public holidays)
Information and Application Services Unit, Headquarters	9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Information and Application Services Unit, Kowloon Branch Office	9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Crime Section	9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Civil Litigation Section 1	9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Civil Litigation Section 2	9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Costing Unit and Enforcement Unit	9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Shroff Office	9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm

For enquiries, please contact the following offices during the above office hours:

Information and Application Services Unit, Headquarters: 2537 7717 (for civil legal aid services)
Information and Application Services Unit, Kowloon Branch Office: 2380 0117
Crime Section: 2867 3139
Civil Litigation Section 1: 2867 3123
Civil Litigation Section 2: 2594 7884
Costing Unit and Enforcement Unit: 2867 3152

Members of the public may also contact the LAD for other enquiries through its 24-hour hotline (2537 7677), via email (ladinfo@lad.gov.hk) or by fax (2537 5948).

The department will review the prevailing public health situation and make further announcements as necessary.

Ends/Friday, July 24, 2020
Issued at HKT 14:00

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