Politics
Written by: Zheng Baosheng
2019-12-07 15:53
Last updated: 2019-12-07 15:53Tomorrow (8), an International Human Rights Day Parade will be held. A government spokesman said in response to media enquiries that the government is committed to protecting human rights and freedoms.
The spokesman said that safeguarding human rights and freedoms is the constitutional responsibility of the SAR Government. The SAR Government has always attached great importance to it and will continue to fully safeguard it.
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The spokesman pointed out: "Article 4 of the Basic Law provides that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region protects the rights and freedoms of residents and other persons in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with law. In addition to the Basic Law, human rights and freedoms are also subject to the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance in Hong Kong. And other laws. The relevant provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights applicable to Hong Kong continue to be valid. By regularly submitting reports on human rights treaties to the United Nations, the performance of the SAR Government in promoting and protecting human rights has been received by the public, including "Monitoring by the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the media and various non-governmental organizations."
The government said that in the past five years, about 44,000 public meetings and about 6,000 public processions have been held in Hong Kong. (Profile picture)
"The rule of law and freedom is an important core value of Hong Kong and the cornerstone of Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. Hong Kong's judicial independence is protected by the Basic Law. Trial. "
Regarding freedom of assembly, a government spokesman said, "Citizens enjoy the freedom of peaceful assembly, procession and demonstration in accordance with the law. In the past five years, about 44,000 public assemblies and about 6,000 public processions have been held in Hong Kong. 27 public events of various sizes. "The spokesman added," The SAR Government has always upheld the freedom of speech and assembly, but like any other jurisdiction, these freedoms are not absolute. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Provide for restrictions on the freedoms required by law to protect national security, public safety, public order or the rights and freedoms of others, "said the spokesman.
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As for the universal suffrage of the Legislative Council and the Chief Executive in accordance with the Basic Law, a government spokesman said that to implement this goal, society needs to resolve differences through dialogue and reach an acceptable consensus on the basis of jurisprudence and a peaceful and trusting atmosphere. The SAR Government will review the situation and promote the development of the political system in accordance with the Basic Law and the relevant interpretations and decisions of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
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The anti-revision storm brought various conflicts. The spokesman emphasized that the SAR Government has learned its lessons, and will listen with moderation, accept criticism, and look forward to working with all walks of life to restore social order as soon as possible so that Hong Kong can continue to move forward.
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