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[DQ review] Chen Jiayi claims to establish the power of the Returning Officer "Democratic Leap Forward" Zhou Ting criticizes abuse of power

2019-12-22T07:05:14.411Z


The High Court earlier ruled that the election petitions of Hong Kong's Zhongzhi Zhou Ting and Liu Yikuang were straight. They also ruled that the 311 by-election winners Au Nuo Xuan and Fan Guowei were "not duly elected". Au Nuo Xuan and Fan Guowei respectively submitted to the Court of Final Appeal. The appeal was filed, and the leave to appeal was refused earlier, and the two were immediately deprived of their membership. New People's Party Chen Jiazheng, former Legislative Councillors Huang Chengzhi, Zhou Ting and Fan Guowei today (22) attended the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "City Forum" to discuss related events. Chen Jiazheng criticized the democratic factions for losing or winning. He emphasized that the election petitions should correct the current loopholes and establish the powers of the Returning Officers. They would also make them “good at doing things” in the future, which would be a great leap forward for the development of Hong Kong ’s democratic system. Zhou Ting countered that the other party should not rule by law. As a shield, it is emphasized that the law cannot restrict the abuse of power by the government. "When the society establishes a legal system, the government may one day abuse the power of DQ candidates."


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Written by: Luo Jiaqing

2019-12-22 14:54

Last updated: 2019-12-22 14:54

The High Court earlier ruled that the election petitions of Hong Kong's Zhongzhi Zhou Ting and Liu Yikuang were straight. They also ruled that the 311 by-election winners Au Nuo Xuan and Fan Guowei were "not duly elected". Au Nuo Xuan and Fan Guowei respectively submitted to the Court of Final Appeal. The appeal was filed, and the leave to appeal was refused earlier, and the two were immediately deprived of their membership.

New People's Party Chen Jiazheng, former Legislative Councillors Huang Chengzhi, Zhou Ting and Fan Guowei today (22) attended the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "City Forum" to discuss related events. Chen Jiazheng criticized the democratic factions for losing or winning. He emphasized that the election petitions should correct the current loopholes and establish the powers of the Returning Officers. They would also make them “good at doing things” in the future, which would be a great leap forward for the development of Hong Kong ’s democratic system. Zhou Ting countered that the other party should not rule by law. As a shield, it is emphasized that the law cannot restrict the abuse of power by the government. "When the society establishes a legal system, the government may one day abuse the power of DQ candidates."

Former Legislative Councillor Huang Chengzhi believes that the question of whether to make a by-election should not be decided on the basis of cost. He suggested that the establishment faction should not send people to run for election, and the general public should not need a primary election. (Profile picture / Photo by Deng Qianying)

Fan Guowei pointed out in the program that the originator of the whole incident was the government, because the RO had only administrative power, but the government gave the RO the political screening right, which triggered this incident. He emphasized that the government's mistakes led to the need for by-elections, and the public should be allowed to speak again. Zhou Ting believes that the by-elections must be done because the voices of two members of the public who are represented by DQ members. If two public opinion representatives are currently lost, the voice of the democratic parties to monitor the government's unauthorized use of public funds will be even less.

Former Legislative Councillor Huang Chengzhi believes that the issue of by-elections should not be decided on the basis of cost. He suggested that the establishment system should not send people to run for elections, and the general public should not need primary elections. Chen Jiayi said that she understands that the by-election is required by law, but thinks that it is a bit awkward in time, because the election is to be completed by May next year, but the meeting has been suspended in July, and the term of office of the elected candidate is only a short period of time. .

Fan Guowei said that in the Liu Shanqing case in 1995, the power of the Returning Officer to be challenged in the future was only an election petition, and it could not be subject to judicial review. (Profile picture / Photo by Zhang Haowei)

Huang Chengzhi: Democrats should not only blame the government

Regarding the judgement, neither Zhou Ting nor Liu Yikuang applied for judicial review, challenged the DQ decision of the RO, nor complained that they had no choice, so there was no right to be deprived of the lawsuit, and the appeal for permission was rejected.

Fan Guowei said that in the Liu Shanqing case in 1995, the power of the Returning Officer to be challenged in the future was only an election petition, and it could not be subject to judicial review. Huang Chengzhi pointed out that each case is different, not only can it be determined by one case that it cannot be judicially reviewed, but also that the purpose of the election petition is to overturn the result. This is a necessary consequence. They believe that democrats should no longer blame the government. Think carefully about what to do in the future.

Zhou Ting emphasized that the method should not be adhered to, the main point is that the law can not restrict the abuse of government. "When the society establishes a legal system, the government may one day abuse the power of DQ candidates." Li does not accept the "Pan B" argument, referring to the fact that the election petition is not a game, but a legal process. Zhou Ting emphasized that "not a game", because in this case, many people lose their political rights. For protection, tens of thousands of people have lost their representatives.

(Profile picture / Photo by Li Zetong)

Chen Jiayi Criticizes Pan Pan's Loss, Wins and Wins Zhou Ting: Law Cannot Limit Government Abuse

Chen Jiayi said that people often refer to the rule of law as the cornerstone of Hong Kong, but after criticizing the verdict, democrats lose or win. She believes that the election petition corrects the current loopholes and establishes the powers of the Returning Officers so that they can "do well" in the future. This is a great leap forward for the development of Hong Kong's democratic system. She pointed out that in this District Council election, the Returning Officer had made enquiries about multiple candidates, and many others could also "enter the gate". Only Huang Zhifeng, Secretary-General of DQ Hong Kong. Zhou Ting countered that the other party should not use the rule of law as a shield, emphasizing that the rule of law cannot limit government abuse, and Fan Guowei said that Chen should not confuse appeal with disrespect for the rule of law. Chen Jiayi reiterated that he did not mean that they did not respect the rule of law, but that they believed that they would lose or win.

Towards the end of the show, the Internet celebrity "Longxin" suddenly climbed onto the big tree behind the scene of the show. The show was once blocked, and finally needed to return to the ground with the persuasion and assistance of the staff.

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Source: hk1

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