Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, before attending the opening ceremony of the 4th International Alternative Dispute Resolution Mooting Competition at the City University of Hong Kong today (July 28):

Reporter: How will the Government handle the complaints made to ICAC against Mr Paul Chan?

Secretary for Justice: As the press release issued a few days ago, because I am one of the members of the cabinet, that's why I have already delegated the authority to handle this matter to the Director of Public Prosecutions. He will be handling the case in accordance with the law and also the established prosecution policies. I can ensure all of you that all these cases, whether involving government officials or people outside the government, irrespective of their status, they will be handled strictly in accordance with our established prosecution policies. There will be fair and just treatment.

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

Ends/Sunday, July 28, 2013