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[District council] Multi-regional pan-democracy motions to legalize the normalization of Lennon ’s Wall

2020-01-15T23:11:28.024Z


The Anti-Amendment Campaign lasted for more than seven months. The Lennon Wall "flowered everywhere" in various districts. However, recent conflicts and disputes have become more frequent. Some blue camp people who are dissatisfied with the Lennon Wall have torn papers from the Lennon Wall. It is cause for concern that young people were arrested by riot police by posting words on the Lennon wall. With the re-election of the new District Councils, multi-regional democratic district MPs have moved to recommend that the Lennon Wall be normalized and standardized to avoid any further arrests due to stickers on the Lennon Wall. Kwai Tsing District Councillor, street worker Liang Jingshan and party members today (16) moved a "community Lennon Wall" at a special meeting of the Kwai Tsing District Council. She believes that the Lennon Wall gives dissidents an opinion, "Even if it is a blue silk You can post it, "and believes that the establishment of the" Community Lennon Wall "can reduce conflicts triggered by different political opinions.


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Written by: Wu Yan'an

2020-01-16 07:00

Last updated: 2020-01-16 07:00

The Anti-Amendment Campaign lasted for more than seven months. The Lennon Wall "flowered everywhere" in various districts. However, recent conflicts and disputes have become more frequent. Some blue camp people who are dissatisfied with the Lennon Wall have torn papers from the Lennon Wall. It is cause for concern that young people were arrested by riot police by posting words on the Lennon wall.

With the re-election of the new District Councils, multi-regional democratic district MPs have moved to recommend that the Lennon Wall be normalized and standardized to avoid any further arrests due to stickers on the Lennon Wall. Kwai Tsing District Councillor, street worker Liang Jingshan and party members today (16) moved a "community Lennon Wall" at a special meeting of the Kwai Tsing District Council. She believes that the Lennon Wall gives dissidents an opinion, "Even if it is a blue silk You can post it, "and believes that the establishment of the" Community Lennon Wall "can reduce conflicts triggered by different political opinions.

On September 21, 2019, outside the Tsuen Wan MTR station, many "cleaners" tore off the Lennon wall announcement this morning. (Photo / Photo by Liang Pengwei)

Tsuen Wan District Councillor moves to add Lennon wall

In Tsuen Wan District, many landmarks have Lennon Wall, including the exit from Tsuen Wan MTR Station to Discovery Park, Lei Muk Shue Village, etc. On January 8, fifty masked men and women brought large shovel, paint shovel, sticks, high-pressure water gun, broom, telescopic stick, spray paint and other objects to clear the Lennon wall of Leimushu. The wall attackers used offensive weapons to intimidate and chase the neighbours, creating conflict.

When the District Councillor, Citizen Party Huang Jiahua and another District Councilor Liu Zhuoyu moved the Tsuen Wan District Council to discuss "request for the addition of a Lennon Wall or Tsuen Wan District Council Information Station in Tsuen Wan District", it was said that the spontaneous establishment of the Lennon Wall by the public was a beauty. However, some residents reported that the current relevant regulations were ambiguous. The "Clear Wall" incident occurred in Limushu Village a few days ago. They believed that the location of the Lennon Wall and the rules and management of using the Lennon Wall should be specified in Tsuen Wan District. He also urged the commander of the Tsuen Wan Police District to explain the follow-up situation of Lei Muk Shue Village, which is expected to be discussed at the meeting on January 22.

Huang Jiahua said that the Lennon Wall allows citizens to reflect their opinions on society and current affairs. Huang Lan can also leave a message. For example, the Linonshu Village Lennon Wall once criticized him, and he accepted and reviewed it. He believes that with the attack, it is even more urgent to establish a community Lennon Wall.

As for how to implement it, Huang Jiahua pointed out that the government can discuss the actual practice. If the government promotes it, the district council can change the use and size of the notice board and report board owned by the district board to set up a community Lennon wall. The chairman of Tsuen Wan District Council, Chen Yichen, said that the location of the existing Lennon Wall is managed by different government departments. After the motion is approved, they can discuss with the department that manages the Lennon Wall lot to make the Lennon Wall permanent.

Chen Yuchen also pointed out that the police had not arrested people with offensive weapons tearing paper in Lei Muk Shue Village, but arrested people on the Lennon wall in multiple districts. They believed that law enforcement injustice had occurred. Therefore, the Tsuen Wan District Council will The next meeting will discuss the motion proposed by Huang Jiahua.

The formation of the system against Lenin ’s wall refers to the content of the content is smeared and misleading

However, Ge Zhaoyuan, a member of the Federation of Trade Unions of Tsuen Wan, opposed the establishment of the Lennon Wall. He stated that since June last year, the number of Lennon Walls has increased significantly in various districts. Many of the contents, words and information are discredited, misleading and misleading. The district board elections that have just passed have caused unfairness, but if they tear up paper or break the law, they will be in an awkward position. Ge Zhaoyuan admits that he may not be able to oppose the motion, but believes that if the long Lennon Wall is implemented, who or which department will be responsible for reviewing the posted content, "I (the district council member) feels so deeply that I have to posters." The Housing Department (approval), when it ’s time to go to management, to go? It ’s time to write it! ”He also thinks that the storm of amendments has ended, and local work and affairs should be concentrated. The Home Affairs Department, the FEHD We must also resolve to clear the Lennon Wall.

At the end of last year, an illustration of the "Goddess of Democracy" is displayed in the Kwai Fong Lennon Tunnel. (Profile picture / Photo by Huang Weimin)

Fanmin District Councilor: "Blue Silk" can be posted

In the pedestrian tunnel next to the Kwai Fong MTR station, a three-meter-high giant illustration has repeatedly appeared. Many citizens have come to the Lennon Tunnel to "check in" and become a new attraction in Kwai Fong. Kwai Tsing District Councillors Liang Jingshan and Liang Zhicheng plan to propose a motion to "establish a community Lennon Wall" at a special meeting of the District Council today (16th), meaning that citizens have spontaneously moved to different places in Kwai Tsing District since the Anti-Amendment Movement began. The construction of the Lennon Wall, but the announcement of the Lennon Wall posters that have been posted many times have been cleared and led to conflicts among citizens with different political views. Therefore, it is proposed that the District Councils establish a Lennon Wall in the district to allow citizens to express their opinions.

Liang Jingshan believes that the Lennon Wall expresses opinions and demands to dissidents, "even the blue silk can be posted", and believes that the establishment of the "Community Lennon Wall" can reduce conflicts triggered by differences and prevent young people. Arrested for stickers. Regarding where the "Community Lennon Wall" is located, she said that there is no final decision, but she thinks that the current Lennon Wall can be considered permanent. If the government refuses the district council's request, the district council may The Lennon Wall will be added to the facilities to be funded.

In addition, the Tai Po District Council will also discuss the motion on the Lennon Wall next Tuesday. It is expected that the issue of the Lennon Wall will become the starting point of the new District Council, one of the pressing issues to be addressed.

On January 8, the Lianmushu Lennon Wall was damaged.

Lawyer says tearing up has a chance to break the law

In fact, as early as June, people in the legal profession pointed out that tearing paper or stickers could have a chance to break the law. Lawyer Huang Guotong pointed out earlier that if someone posted a notice in a public place, he might have the opportunity to violate public health and municipal regulations, which expressly prohibits the display of posters or posters without permission. As for tearing the paper, Barrister Lu Weixiong pointed out that the act has the opportunity to commit criminal damage and theft. One of the IT maintenance staff was suspicious last year. Someone hung a banner against the words of the Honourable District Councillor Kwok Yin and removed the banner. Charged with theft, yesterday (13th) was granted a self-signed RMB 1,200 at the Kowloon City Magistracy and abstained for 12 months.

Chen Zhaoshi, the director of the Food and Health Bureau, was asked whether the behavior was illegal in September last year. Chen Zhaoshi said at the time that it depends on the content and location of the post, and cannot be generalized. She reminded everyone to maintain peace and rationality when expressing their demands, regardless of the post. Or tearing should also be a rational expression.

At present, the society is severely torn due to anti-revision legislation. Police have been accused of different ways of tearing paper and stickers, which has raised public complaints. The government has not been able to explain how to deal with the existing Lennon Wall. , Or to avoid escalation of public grievances.

In Kwai Fong Linnon Tunnel, there were also large-scale public announcements explaining the incident at Prince Edward Station. (Profile picture / Photo by Huang Weimin)

Chen Yichen said that the Tsuen Wan District Council will discuss the motion proposed by Huang Jiahua at the next meeting. (Profile picture / Photo by Huang Baoying)

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Source: hk1

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