Politics
Written by: Luo Jiaqing Wu Wu'an
2019-12-16 17:15
Last updated: 2019-12-16 17:15The Legislative Council Committee on Constitutional Affairs held a meeting today (16th) at which parties expressed their concerns to the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau about the implementation of universal suffrage and next year's Legislative Council election arrangements.
Before the meeting, Huang Biyun, a member of the Democratic Legislative Council, proposed a motion to request the government to work out a specific work plan as soon as possible to promote the implementation of the dual universal suffrage targets set out in the Basic Law, including a request to the central government to clearly express Hong Kong's strong interest in the implementation of dual suffrage universal suffrage. Aspirations, extensive consultations with the public, and the establishment of a timetable for the implementation of the dual universal suffrage and a roadmap for political reforms, the democratic parties have "raidly" succeeded rarely. The motion was approved by 15 votes in favor and 14 votes against.
The ACPL Liang Meifen criticized the general public for "not condemning" and "not cutting off" violence. (Photo by Lu Yiming)
Liang Meifen: If there is violence before the next election, the election will be held as scheduled
Liang Meifen, a member of the Legislative Council of the People's Livelihood Alliance and a member of the Basic Law Committee, criticized the general public for "not condemning" and "not cutting off" the violence, describing the current social atmosphere as worse than in 2005. If the violence continues, the central government cannot be seen Have enough trust with local governments to implement universal suffrage. Liang Meifen also questioned Nie Dequan, the director of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, and asked the government to explain how to ensure that the elections of the Legislative Council are conducted without the threat of violence. She threatened that if there is violence before the next legislative election, she will be required to postpone the election. Society is full of rumors and fake news.
Nie Dequan responded that any election will be conducted in accordance with the law. According to the law, if there is evidence of public violence, the government can postpone the election in accordance with the law. As for the legislative election next year, the authorities will also consider whether to proceed as scheduled. He also pointed out that fake news and rumors have caused confusion and distress in Hong Kong. The government has stepped up its efforts to clarify. He personally clarified the rumors. However, whether legislation is required to ban rumors needs to be studied. He laughs that even legislation may not be passed in the Legislative Council.
Li Huiqiong criticized the current voting arrangement as being in the "Stone Age". (Photo by Lu Yiming)
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The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of the People's Livelihood (DAB) Chairman Li Huiqiong said that even with the high turnout in district elections, there have been many problems in the extreme political environment of the elections, and he fears that the relevant issues will be extended to the next legislative election if they are not dealt with. She also criticized the current voting arrangements as being in the "Stone Age" and asked the government to speed up the electronicization of elections and reduce the problems caused by the election arrangements.
Nie Dequan said that the Constitutional Affairs Bureau will report to the government and the chief executive three months after the election in accordance with the law. Regarding the observations of political parties on the election day, the government also communicates with relevant political parties, stressing that the use of technology can improve election arrangements. The government is happy to push.
The ACPL Zhang Huafeng criticized the election of the District Councils in an unfair environment. Nie Dequan responded that the district election was conducted in the context of social turmoil. Objectively, many candidates were threatened by violence, including the destruction of offices and petrol bombs. The Constitutional Bureau will absorb experience, strengthen crackdown on illegal activities, and add communication. And prevention.
The enthusiastic citizen, Zheng Songtai, pointed out that the government applied to the court for an injunction prohibiting the public from inspecting the police's voter register. Zheng Zhi's inspection of the register was the only place to prevent large-scale ballots, and questioned how the government could ensure that the legislative assembly elections next year are fair. Nie Dequan pointed out that because there are court cases handling trials, no comments will be made, and that under the restraining order, candidates can obtain voter information for election purposes, which is balanced and transparent, and can also avoid bottoming out.
Zheng Songtai asked whether the National Anthem Bill would resume its second reading during the current session. Nie Dequan pointed out that the National Anthem Bill had completed its review by the Bills Committee in the previous legislative year and will resume its second reading this year to fulfill its constitutional responsibility.
Zheng Songtai questioned whether Nie Dequan would resume the Second Reading of the National Anthem Bill. (Photo by Lu Yiming)
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