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"Furthermore, a private practising building professional was employed to provide expert opinion. We understand that the Legal Department has fully considered all the information and evidence before making the decision of dropping the charges.

"We will also review the trial case in great details to see whether further improvement can be made in the legislation and the system of submitting and approving demolition plans," Dr Choi said.

Dr Choi also noted that after the collapse accident in September 1994, the Buildings Department had implemented a series of programmes to improve demolition work safety. These include:

the setting up of the Site Monitoring Section to monitor the safety operation of construction and demolition sites;

the Buildings (Amendments) (No.3) Bill proposing better work supervision in sites and introducing a new contractor registration system including that for demolition works.

the commissioning of a consultant firm to undertake a study on demolition works and to produce a code of practice.

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Activity Approach Exhibition 1996

The Curriculum Development Institute of the Education Department will hold the Activity Approach Exhibition 1996 from Thursday (March 14) to March 19.

The theme of the exhibition is "Exploring and Reading Together" which is aimed at promoting the effective implementation of the Activity Approach. Teachers are encouraged to take the opportunity to share their experiences in the design and implementation of study projects and reading activities.

Teacher-design study projects from 20 participating primary schools will be displayed at the exhibition. The exhibits include photographs and video-tapes on the learning process, teaching resources and learning outcomes.