Current location:business >>
Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents
business5People have gathered around
IntroductionHong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain ...
Hong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain to the community about the urgency of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and garner their support and advice in the legislative process.
On Jan 30, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government launched a monthlong public consultation on the legislation of Article 23 — which will be achieved by introducing a new ordinance to tackle various types of national security crimes.
The Department of Justice and the Security Bureau organized a briefing on Monday to brief district councilors, members of the District Services and Community Care Teams as well as other representatives of local communities about the content of the consultation paper, hoping the move will help them better explain the ordinance to the public and collect people's advice and suggestions.
A similar briefing will be held on Tuesday.
After attending Monday's briefing, Marcella Cheung Man-ka, a district councilor from Tsuen Wan, said Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung Kwokkwan provided detailed background information and an overall introduction of the consultation paper at the briefing.
Another speaker, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung, explained different types of crimes in the proposed law, including treason, insurrection, theft of State secrets and espionage, sabotaging or endangering national security, and external interference, she said.
Cheung believes that as a district councilor, her role is to represent the local community and act as a bridge between residents and the government. She hopes the legislation of Article 23 will strengthen national security while safeguarding the rights and interests of people in Hong Kong.
Victor Chan Chi-ho, a Sai Kung district councilor, said he learned from the consultation paper as well as officials' explanations that the legislation of Article 23 is not only a constitutional responsibility for Hong Kong, but also an issue of urgency and rationality.
He said the proposed ordinance takes reference from many legislations across the world with the aim of striking a good balance between safeguarding national security and protecting human rights. Chan pledged to promote the public consultation, clarify misconceptions and garner more support for the legislation.
Tuen Mun District Councilor Kam Man-fung, said that Horace Cheung explained why the legislation of Article 23 is necessary for the city and compared it with foreign laws during the briefing.
The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions — the city's largest labor union — held online and offline consultation sessions on Sunday, inviting the union's staff to explain the legislation's consultation paper for over 800 attendees.
At the event, FTU President Stanley Ng Chau-pei said that safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests is the highest principle of "one country, two systems". Safeguarding national security is also a constitutional responsibility of the SAR government, which is a must-do and should be completed as soon as possible.
Kingsley Wong Kwok, the federation's chairman, said the legislation of Article 23 targets a very small number of criminals who endanger national security and will have no impact on the daily lives of ordinary residents.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“World Wonders news portal”。http://saotomeandprincipe.handmade-jacket.com/article-43b199911.html
Related articles
Kyren Wilson wins world snooker championship for the first time after beating Jak Jones 18
businessSHEFFIELD, England (AP) — English player Kyren Wilson won the world snooker championship for the fir ...
【business】
Read moreAP Week in Pictures: Asia
businessApril 12-18, 2024Shoppers are terrified after a lone assailant started stabbing people at a shopping ...
【business】
Read moreChinese Grand Prix could deliver drama to F1 and slow Verstappen's victory march
businessSHANGHAI (AP) — The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula One, meaning ...
【business】
Read more
Popular articles
- Queen Mary admits she's 'overwhelmed' in her new role
- Travis Kelce's favorite songs on Taylor Swift's new album REVEALED
- Cloud seeding is used around the WORLD
- Charlie Hanson's auction house is broken into as it prepared to sell Star Wars memorabilia
- Arsenal needs a favor from Tottenham in the title race. Current form suggests it won't happen
- Dramatic moment lorry on the M56 is engulfed by flames: HGV is destroyed by raging inferno
Latest articles
What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China
Oklahoma teen's wild, four
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
Czech Republic's top court rules that surgery is not required to officially change gender
More people are evacuated after the dramatic eruption of an Indonesian volcano
LINKS
- Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over "groundless" reviews
- Spooks probe whether Chinese
- Dramatic moment lorry on the M56 is engulfed by flames: HGV is destroyed by raging inferno
- Tragic French toddler Emile Soleil may have been eaten by WOLVES: Shock claim after two
- Netflix fans reveal the shows they gave up on after a few episodes: 'Don't waste your time'
- AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
- AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
- Virginia fathers narrowly avoid being crushed while sitting by backyard fire pit
- More people are evacuated after the dramatic eruption of an Indonesian volcano
- As Ben Affleck's daughter comes out as 'Fin', why are so many A