Welcome Message

Welcome to the website on review of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO).

On 3 October 2008, we announced the launch of the first round public consultation of the COIAO. The policy intention of the COIAO is to preserve the free flow of information and safeguard the freedom of expression enjoyed by Hong Kong people on the one hand, and to reflect standards of public decency as they should apply particularly to articles intended for young and impressionable people on the other.

We will widely engage the public in discussing the possible ways to improve the current legislation and practice in the light of social developments, technological advancement and prevalence of new media including the Internet. You may go to the "Consultation Documents" section to view the documents. You may also send your views to us on or before 31 January 2009 by going to the "Contact Us" section.

We aim to draw together the public views in the first round of consultation and, as far as possible, come up with proposals for the second round of public consultation. The Government wishes to hear from you!