Political situation
Written by Peng Zhuowei
2020-06-12 08:00
Last update date: 2020-06-12 08:00The next meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress will be held in Beijing from the 18th to the 20th of this month. It is expected that the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" will be reviewed.
The Hope Alliance, led by Tian Beijun, wrote to Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People’s Congress, to understand the NPC’s legislative decision and put forward five points of special concern to the public, including that the legislation should not be retroactive and should be submitted to the local courts. It is hoped that the National People's Congress will adopt and dispel the citizens' doubts and let the legislative work proceed smoothly.
The coalition of hopes led by Tian Beijun wrote to Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People’s Congress, to express his understanding of the NPC’s legislative decisions, and put forward five points of particular concern to the public, including that the legislation should not be retroactive and should be tried in local courts. Case, etc., and hope that the National People's Congress will adopt and dispel the citizens' doubts and let the legislative work proceed smoothly.
Tian Beijun explained that because the alliance did not agree that the NPC Standing Committee should legislate for Hong Kong, it would not express its support for it, but it did not represent opposition. It only expressed understanding on this matter and wrote to Li Zhanshu to express its concern.
In 2003, he led the Liberal Party to oppose the Article 23 of the Basic Law, but now he does not oppose the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law." Tian Beijun said that the July 1st march saw a major rebound in the public, so he finally decided to oppose the legislation, but He emphasized that the current social situation is different from that in 2003. At that time, no one advocated Hong Kong independence, nor did they trample on the national flag or lobby in the United States. He believed that these practices were unacceptable.
In addition to Tian Beijun, the five promoters of the Hope Alliance also have two other Honorary Chairman of the Liberal Party, Zhou Liangshuyi and Liu Jianyi, as well as Liberal Party leader Zhong Guobin and former Hilltop District Council Member Wenjie Lin.
In addition to Tian Beijun, the promoters of the Hope Alliance also include the leader of the Liberal Party Zhong Guobin. (Profile picture)
The Alliance advocates that Hong Kong agencies should be responsible for law enforcement and adopt common French
In the letter, 5 people expressed the hope that the NPC Standing Committee will fully understand and consider the worries of most Hong Kong people in the legislative process, try to eliminate their anxieties, and consolidate their confidence in the future of one country, two systems and Hong Kong. The Alliance pointed out that under the common law system pursued by Hong Kong, criminal law has no retrospective effect, and it is expected that the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" can follow this legal tradition. Secondly, the Alliance believes that Hong Kong should establish a sound enforcement mechanism by itself, and that the staff of Hong Kong agencies should be responsible for law enforcement, strengthen the confidence of Hong Kong people in "one country, two systems, and Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong". They should not shirk their responsibility to the central government.
Third, the Union disagrees with the opinion that foreign judges cannot handle the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law", and believes that foreign judges in Hong Kong have all sworn allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Basic Law, and excluding them will undermine the Basic Law. The principle of judicial independence guaranteed may even cause serious harm to the foundation of the rule of law in Hong Kong and the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law".
Fourth, since Hong Kong’s legal system is based on the common law, the Alliance believes that the “Hong Kong version of the National Security Law” should use common law language to avoid future problems with the interpretation and application of the law, and it can better enable Hong Kong courts to When trying a case, you can refer to the judicial precedents of other areas where the common law applies in accordance with Article 84 of the Basic Law.
Finally, the Alliance believes that the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" cases should be handled by the Hong Kong courts, including the original trial, appeals court and final court, in accordance with the principles of fairness, impartiality and openness.
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