Policy Address｜Li Jiachao said that the superintendent warned young people not to be forced to "set up"

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Written by: Zhou Lixi

2020-12-01 17:42

Last update date: 2020-12-01 17:42

The policy address proposes that the police will deal with those who have committed minor crimes in anti-amendment incidents last year with remorse by the superintendent, and leave no record of the case.

The Secretary for Security, Li Jiachao, was asked many times in the Security Affairs Committee today (1st) about the arrangements for young people to be advised of superintendents or sign conservative behaviors in the policy address. Many Members asked for suggestions and concerns about the arrangements.

A passionate citizen, Zheng Songtai, said that a lawyer raised his doubts about the superintendent’s warning about whether the arrangement would cause some underage youths to be "set" in the hope of accepting the arrangement. Asked whether the authorities can guarantee that the relevant evidence will not be used for other prosecutions .

When Li Jiachao responded, he did not answer positively. The criticism was precisely these claims that worry about being accused of making the wrong choice for young people who could have been sincerely regretted.

Li Jiachao later responded to the DAB's Huang Dingguang's statement that he would not force young people to "fill materials" and emphasized that they are free to choose what information to provide or not to provide.

Li Jiachao also said that with regard to youth work, he will ask all disciplined forces to strengthen their work and also consider establishing uniform groups to help young people build correct values.

A passionate citizen, Zheng Songtai, said that a lawyer raised his doubts about the superintendent’s warning about whether the arrangement would cause some underage youths to be "set" in the hope of accepting the arrangement. Asked whether the authorities can guarantee that the relevant evidence will not be used for other prosecutions .

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The passionate citizen Zheng Songtai pointed out at the committee that some lawyers raised doubts about the superintendent’s caution, fearing that some underage youths would be "set" in the hope of accepting the arrangement.

In response, Li Jiachao criticized that it was precisely this kind of worry about being accused of making the wrong choice for young people who could have been sincere and regretful.

The DAB Huang Ding-kwong believes that the focus of the Superintendent’s warning is to have remorse, and the performance of remorse is to "confess and be generous." He criticized some congressmen for fear of being pointed out by others, so the police should be more tempted. Find out who is behind the scenes.

Li Jiachao reiterated that they require the youths concerned to admit that they have made mistakes, but they will not force them to provide information they do not want to provide. They emphasize that they are free to choose what information to provide or not to provide. The most important thing is to have regrets. The crime involved is not a serious crime.

Huang Dingguang also said that courts gave light sentences on many violent cases and asked whether law enforcement agencies had insufficient evidence-searching capabilities or insufficient prosecution capabilities.

Li Jiachao explained that many reasons such as witness testimony and whether evidence will be excluded by legal principles will affect the judgment of the case. However, the current conviction rate for anti-amendment cases is more than 80%. He believes that it is similar to other cases, so the current The situation is not very different from other cases.

In responding to the DAB Ge Peifan, Li Jiachao mentioned that he believes that there is a need for young people to have a good sense of law abiding. In addition to requiring the work of various disciplinary forces, he must also consider establishing uniform groups to help young people establish correct values.

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Li Jiachao asks disciplined forces to consider setting up uniform groups to help young people build correct values

In responding to the DAB Ge Peifan, Li Jiachao mentioned that he believes that there is a need for young people to have a good sense of law abiding. In addition to requiring the work of various disciplinary forces, he must also consider establishing uniform groups to help young people establish correct values.

As for the crime of insulting the police, Li Jiachao pointed out that the relevant research has led to many other legal issues, which should be studied and discussed.

Chen Zhenying from the financial sector asked that many young people committed crimes out of political convictions, and asked the superintendent whether they would not be followed up by the Social Welfare Department under caution, because the nature of the cases is different from the general ones.

Li Jiachao said that as long as the persons concerned have regrets, those who break the law due to political beliefs can work hard to understand history and deal with them in different ways with relevant non-governmental organizations.

Regarding the issue of police officers, Li Jiachao pointed out that the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau has repeatedly stated that it is studying to amend the privacy regulations. For example, whether the Privacy Commissioner has the power to investigate and whether to provide legal aid, the Security Bureau will do its best to assist in the promotion. Work related to the amendment.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said earlier that he would not amend the anti-bribery regulations because of the complexity of the constitutional status of the Chief Executive.

The Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Bai Yunliu pointed out that the revision of the anti-bribery regulations involves policy and legislative work, stressing that these are the work of the government and they cannot respond as law enforcement agencies.

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Bai Yunliu refers to the revision of anti-bribery regulations for government work, law enforcement agencies do not respond

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said earlier that he would not amend the anti-bribery ordinance because of the complexity involved in the constitutional status of the Chief Executive. The Liberal Party Zhong Guobin asked the ICAC Commissioner Bai Yunliu whether he agreed.

In response, Bai Yunliu pointed out that the revision of the anti-bribery regulations involves policy and legislative work, stressing that these are the work of the government, and they cannot respond as law enforcement agencies.

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