Political situation
Written by: Zhou Lixi
2020-11-25 12:25
Last update date: 2020-11-25 12:31
During the many demonstrations in the anti-amendment incident last year, a large number of young people under the age of 18 were arrested at the scene of the demonstration, and the demonstrators made one of the "five major demands," which was "removal of all charges against demonstrators in anti-transmission."
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor mentioned in the "policy address" this morning (25th) that the police are willing to consider using a superintendent to warn or sign conservative behaviors for arrested persons under the age of 18 who are remorseful and not involved in serious crimes. , But only if the person needs to admit the wrongdoing.
Refers to anyone who breaks the law without privileges
Carrie Lam mentioned in her policy address that in the past year or so, Hong Kong has experienced social turmoil, with violence and some people advocating "unlawful justice", social order and the rule of law have been severely damaged, and citizens' personal and property safety Also threatened.
She pointed out that in order to reverse this situation, the Hong Kong government must strictly enforce the law. As long as there is evidence that anyone has committed a crime, regardless of his identity or background, he must face legal sanctions. No one can enjoy privileges, saying that the police must be fair and impartial. Dispose of according to the law.
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Dealing with Superintendent's Warning or Signing Conservative Acts
Lam Cheng mentioned that most of the more than 2,300 people prosecuted in the "Regulation Amendment Disturbance" are undergoing judicial proceedings in most cases.
She pointed out that for arrested persons under the age of 18 who are remorseful rather than involved in serious crimes, the police are willing to consider taking measures to allow them to rehabilitate, depending on the circumstances, such as handling them with a superintendent's warning or signing a conservative behavior, but The prerequisite is that the minor needs to admit his wrongdoing.
According to reports, as of the end of October this year, a total of 10,148 people were arrested in anti-amendment incidents, of which 17% were under the age of 18, or about 1,725.
Looking through the information, Lam Cheng mentioned in October last year that one of the protesters' demands was to release all arrested persons. She thinks this is very difficult to implement, but is willing to study the provision of additional support for minor arrested persons without violating the rule of law.
Tang Jiahua, a member of the Executive Council, suggested at that time that the Chief Executive could use his power to amnesty if there is a need for social reconciliation after a conviction after proper judicial procedures.
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