Political situation
Author: Zhen Yiheng
2020-07-19 19:06
Date of last update: 2020-07-19 19:10The third wave of outbreaks of New Coronary Pneumonia in Hong Kong has become increasingly serious. Recently, some establishments have proposed to postpone elections for one year. When Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue attended the press conference today (19th) to announce the latest anti-epidemic measures, he was asked whether the election would be postponed due to the impact, such as delaying the election nomination period. Lin Zhengyue pointed out that this moment will be held on September 6 Of the Legislative Council elections have not changed.
Lin Zheng said that the election arrangements for the Legislative Council to be held on September 6 have not changed, emphasizing that the election date is a serious matter and cannot be revised at will. (Photo by Li Zetong)
The formed faction urges the government to delay elections
Lin Zhengyue pointed out at the press conference that the election is a serious matter and cannot be revised at will. "I can only say this moment, because no one can tell me where the changes in the epidemic will be."
Former legislator He Junyao called on social media last week to postpone the election of the Legislative Council until March next year, and even consider postponing it to September next year. Li Huiqiong, chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB), pointed out in early April that if the epidemic continues to break out, the society will not function properly, and it is reasonable to delay the election.
A spokesman for the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau said earlier that an assessment is required depending on public health risks. The EAC Chairman Feng Hua also said in early March that whether the Legislative Council is held as scheduled depends on public health.
Former legislator He Junyao wrote to Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e on April 1 and appealed on social media on July 13 to urge the postponement of the Legislative Council election. (Profile picture)
Chief Executive may order postponement of elections for 14 days
According to the Legislative Council Ordinance, the Chief Executive must specify the date of the general election and publish a gazette. Article 44 of the Ordinance states that before the general election is held, the Chief Executive believes that the election is likely to be hindered, interfered with, disrupted or severely affected by "any incident that endangers public health or safety", and the Chief Executive may order that The election was postponed. At that time, the Chief Executive must specify a date for holding elections, voting or counting to replace the postponed elections, voting or counting, and publish a gazette that the date must not be later than 14 days after the originally scheduled date.
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