Research protocols involving human participants are subject to ethical review in the University of Hong Kong. The responsibility to obtain approval rests with the principal investigator of the research. He shall make sure that ethical approval is obtained prior to any data collection or analysis has taken place.
Undergraduate (Ug) Students [LLB, Double-degrees] –> Apply to the Assistant Dean (Ug & TPg Programmes) of the Faculty of Law by completing the “Application Form for Ethics Approval for Taught Postgraduate and Undergraduate Students” (available at http://www.rss.hku.hk/integrity/ethics-compliance/hrec). This form was designed for use by university teachers, so try to complete as much of the form as relevant. Please note that your teacher or supervisor must sign off as the Principal Applicant. Please send the completed form to Ms. Victoria Kwok, 10/F, Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong.