Reform Club of Hong Kong
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The Reform Club of Hong Kong was a Hong Kong
political group founded in 1949 by Brook Bernacchi
. For some time the Reform Club and the Civic Association
were the closest to opposition parties in Hong Kong as its members contested Urban Council elections. In 1979, the Reform Club threatened to boycott elections if the Urban Council would not receive a majority of elected members and universal franchise was extended to all Hong Kong citizens. In 1982, it took part in the elections for the newly established district board
s in the urban districts, which significantly extended the franchise.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
political group founded in 1949 by Brook Bernacchi
Brook Bernacchi
Brook Antony Bernacchi, OBE, QC, JP , was a lawyer and politician in Hong Kong. He was also the founder of the Reform Club, the oldest political group in Hong Kong...
. For some time the Reform Club and the Civic Association
Civic Association
The Hong Kong Civic Association is a political group founded in 1954 in Hong Kong by Dr. Hilton Cheong-Leen. In 1975 it claimed a membership of 10,000....
were the closest to opposition parties in Hong Kong as its members contested Urban Council elections. In 1979, the Reform Club threatened to boycott elections if the Urban Council would not receive a majority of elected members and universal franchise was extended to all Hong Kong citizens. In 1982, it took part in the elections for the newly established district board
District Council of Hong Kong
The District Councils, formerly District Boards until 1999, are the local councils for the 18 Districts of Hong Kong. Under the supervision of Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, they are consultative bodies on district administration and affairs.- History :In 1982, under the...
s in the urban districts, which significantly extended the franchise.