Interview by Immediahk on “Free Adoption” of Cats
Immediahk interviewed Mr Gordon Chan on the “free adoption” of cats as a facade to circumvent licensing requirements of animal traders.
Talk on Evolution of Animal Protection Laws in Hong Kong
Mr Gordon Chan traced the evolution of animal protection laws in Hong Kong in the inaugural GBA University Cat Welfare Alliance seminar.
Contributor on Lexology
Mr Gordon Chan has become a contributor to the global legal information platform Lexology.
Interview by TVB News on Complaining Veterinarians
TVB News Channel programme “A Closer Look 時事多面睇” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan on the difficulties pet owners face in complaining to the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong.
Guest appearance on An Exciting Offer Season 6
Mr Gordon Chan and Ms Kimberlie Chu appeared as guest coaches on the latest season of the popular legal internship reality show An Exciting Offer Season 6 (令人心動的 offer 6), presenting a challenge focused on animal welfare.
Protecting Cats and Dogs in Traffic Accidents
It has long been the case that a driver does not need to stop in a traffic accident involving injuries to cats and dogs. That has changed since November 2021. Failing to stop in those cases is now a criminal offence.
Interview on Tightening of Cat Trade
Mr Gordon Chan discussed the new Government measures to tighten the cat trade in Hong Kong in an interview with Broadcast News Network, an online media run by journalism students from HKBU.
Child and the Dog
People love pets these days. We love giving them treats and head scratches. But on occasion, we do get hurt by these cute predators. When it does, what are the legal consequences for the pet owner?
Now News Interview on a Suspected Scam Page Selling Dog Meat
Mr Gordon Chan talks about the potential criminal liability for those who sought to purchase dog meat on Now News.
Don’t Mess with Cats
On the same day (23/5), two persons were convicted of crimes related to cruelty to cats. In both cases, veterinarian evidence was essential in assessing the defendant’s culpability.
Jail Time for Selling Cat Meat
The brazen selling of cat and dog meat by a shop in the middle of Kowloon comes to an end with the storekeeper jailed.