The Correctional Services Department plans to introduce ‘smart’ elements amid improving facilities of prisons. In addition to enhancing the efficiency of prison management and the level of security, what role can ‘smart prison’ play to help prisoners rehabilitate and reintegrate into society?

The rule of law is an intricate concept and hence a multi-aspect approach should be used in the assessment of its implementation. How do studies around the world measure the adherence to the rule of law? 

‘Lonely death’ is a phenomenon that people are disconnected from society, dying alone and unnoticed for a long period of time. As the silver tsunami approaches, Hong Kong may face challenges arising from lonely death, given that the number of elders who are single and living alone is increasing. What kind of social problems will bring to Hong Kong before and after the deaths of lonely elderly? How should the society address the issue?

In the 2019-20 Budget, the Government has planned to devote HK$600 million to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department for refurbishing 240 public toilets in the city over the next five years. In order to improve the odor and hygiene problems of public toilets, the department has to put effort into improving design, maintenance and user’s culture.

In recent years, overseas governments and scientists have respectively designed food guides to promote environmentally-friendly food choices in addition to healthy diets. Will the official food guide in Hong Kong also put greater emphasis on the health of the Earth in the future?

In recent years, the Government has expedited the development of digital infrastructure. It includes the ‘3D Planning and Design System’ rolled out by the Planning Department that aims to analyse proposed urban planning projects. 3D planning is still an early-stage technology in Hong Kong. Looking ahead, industry practitioners can use the technology to foster the city’s livability in the future.