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Written by: Luo Jiaqing, Zhou Lixi, Wu Zhuoan
2021-02-04 13:19
Last update date: 2021-02-04 13:19
Chief Executive Carrie Lam went to the Legislative Council to attend a Q&A meeting this morning (4th). In his speech, Carrie Lam put forward five major legislative proposals, including establishing a public official’s oath system, introducing non-local training doctors, formulating a subdivided housing rental system, and combating To strengthen the fire safety of old buildings.
Lam Cheng said that the legislation stipulates that public officials need to take oaths to reflect the natural sense of "patriots ruling Hong Kong." District councillors must also swear allegiance to the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The government will submit a draft to the Legislative Council after the Lunar New Year.
Lam also pointed out that the introduction of legislation to train non-local doctors will allow more doctors to come to Hong Kong to practise. The introduced doctors must be permanent residents of Hong Kong and serve in public institutions for a period of time, not private practice.
Lam Cheng also said that the government will legislate to combat false information, infringe on personal privacy, disrupt social order, and other behaviors, emphasizing that the most urgent thing to deal with is the "bottom" behavior. It will deal with both law enforcement and legislation, and strive to pass this legislative year.
Carrie Lam attended the question and answer meeting of the Legislative Council.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
Establish an oath system for public officials
Carrie Lam took the initiative to put forward five major legislative proposals at the meeting. The first is to establish an oath system for public officials, including district councilors.
Lam Cheng pointed out that public officials must swear to uphold the Basic Law and Hong Kong Special in accordance with the law. This is a requirement of Article 104 of the Basic Law and a requirement of Article 6 of the National Security Law. She described this as in line with the constitutional order of one country, two systems, and reflects Love the country and Hong Kong is "just right and right."
Lam Cheng also said that district councillors should take oaths and therefore make relevant arrangements for the amendment of public officials' oaths. As for other public officials, the government will handle the drafting of relevant laws as soon as possible, describing that the legislative work has entered the final stage, and the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau The Secretary will submit the draft after the Lunar New Year.
Legislation to introduce non-local trained doctors
The second is the introduction of non-locally trained doctors by legislation. Carrie Lam said that the current Legislative Council will provide a draft amendment to the Doctors Registration Ordinance to introduce non-locally trained doctors.
She said that Hong Kong’s population is rapidly aging, and the shortage of doctors in the public medical system is an indisputable fact. She specifically mentioned that the Department of Health’s children’s physical intelligence test service for children’s special needs is as high as 40% of the doctor’s vacancies, and only 60% of the children can within half a year. The complete intelligence test assessment prevented the Social Welfare Department from arranging pre-school rehabilitation services for children in need, describing the situation as extremely unsatisfactory.
Lam also pointed out that a draft amendment to the Doctor Registration Bill will be submitted in the current Legislative Council to establish a new arrangement. Non-local trained doctors must be permanent residents of Hong Kong, come from an accredited medical school, and work in the public healthcare system after graduation. a period of time.
She said that guild members Lin Zhengcai and Li Guozhang will be responsible for the interpretation work.
Legislation and establishment of a subdivided housing rental mechanism
The third item is the legislative formulation of a subdivided rent mechanism. Carrie Lam said that the research working group on subdivided rent control agrees in principle that proper rent control should be implemented to protect the rights and interests of the grassroots. The working group will submit a report to the government and the Legislative Council at the end of March. In order to avoid overcharging of water charges by subdivided households, a private bill proposed by the Federation of Trade Unions Mak Meijuan will be approved in accordance with the Basic Law to prohibit owners from overcharging water charges. She described the practice as showing respect for the constitutional functions of the Legislative Council and its members. Legislative recommendations.
Strengthen the fire safety of old buildings and empower the Consumer Affairs Department to carry out fire improvement works
The fourth item is to strengthen the fire safety of old buildings. Carrie Lam said that the Fire Services Department and the Buildings Department will be empowered to carry out fire safety improvement works on behalf of old buildings and owners who are unable to meet the requirements of the fire protection regulations, and then collect the relevant fees after completion.
Lin Zheng said that he expects to launch a public consultation in the second half of the year, formulate appropriate mechanisms and amend laws, and authorize relevant departments to work.
Legislation to combat false information and infringement of personal privacy
The fifth item is legislation to combat false information, infringement of personal privacy, and disrupting social order. Carrie Lam said that some congressmen asked the government to set up special laws to prohibit "beginning" and dissemination of false information. If there is a certain degree of sensitivity, the government will study the experience and handling methods of other places.
Lam Cheng emphasized that he would first deal with the more urgent "removal" behaviors, and strive to complete the drafting of the "Privacy Ordinance" this legislative year.
In addition, various government departments are also reviewing the search system, making adjustments as necessary, and even making legislative amendments later.
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