Jolene Lin

@article{cheng2014introduction,
title = {Introduction of Competition and Environmental Regulation in the Electricity Sector in Hong Kong},
author = {Thomas K Cheng and Jolene Lin},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-01-01},
journal = {World Competition},
volume = {37},
number = {4},
pages = {569--600},
publisher = {Kluwer Law International},
abstract = {This article explores both the competition and the environmental aspects of the electricity sector in Hong Kong, and a possible linkage between them. There has been considerable public pressure to liberalize the electricity sector in Hong Kong due to longstanding discontent with the persistently high profit of the sector and a regulatory structure that is widely perceived to be ineffective. In light of the government's seeming reluctance to pursue liberalization, this article examines an alternative approach-litigation under the recently adopted Competition Ordinance. It assesses the likelihood of success of the strategy and its potential shortfalls. The article proceeds to analyse whether competition can be used as a tool to improve the environmental performance of the sector. It concludes that the effect of the introduction of competition is ambiguous if not adverse and therefore proactive regulatory intervention will be …},
keywords = {Electricity sector, Environmental Law, Hong Kong},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{ki2010tseung,
title = {The Tseung Kwan O landfill controversy},
author = {Bonnie Cheng Yan Ki and Jolene Lin},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
journal = {Hong Kong LJ},
volume = {40},
pages = {537},
publisher = {HeinOnline},
abstract = {This article examines the controversy that arose from the Hong Kong Government's plan to extend the South East New Territories Landfill in Tseung Kwan 0 into the Clear Water Bay Country Park, particularly how the proposed landfill extension led to a confrontation between the government and the legislature. The authors argue that s 14 of the Country Parks Ordinance (Cap 208) imposes an obligation on the Chief Executive to make an order which he is not free to repeal thereafter. This arrangement comports with the overall statutory scheme and purpose of the legislation which features a four-stage process with provisions for public consultation. The controversy calls into question the efficacy of this four-stage process as well as that of the environmental impact assessment regime. The authors suggest that there is a need to consider strengthening the statutory mechanism for public involvement to prevent a …},
keywords = {Hong Kong},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}