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FDC involved in violation of the Association Regulations Carrie Lam: Freedom of Association is not Absolute.

2021-04-28T22:34:03.648Z


Chen Haohuan, the convener of the FDC yesterday, received a document from the Director of Societies Affairs of the Police, alleging that FDC was suspected of violating Article 5 of the "Societies Ordinance", and asked FDC to provide six items of information to the Director of Societies in writing, including the 2006 FDC’s reasons.


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Written by: Zhou Haoyi Lin Jian Luo Jiaqing

2021-04-27 09:44

Last update date: 2021-04-27 10:14

Chen Haohuan, the convener of the FDC yesterday, received a document from the Director of Police Association Affairs, alleging that FDC was suspected of violating Article 5 of the "Societies Ordinance", and asked FDC to provide 6 items of information to the Director of Association Affairs in writing, including the fact that FDC was issued in September 2006. Information on demonstrations and gatherings held so far, as well as requests to explain the source of income, expenditures, and bank and account numbers used to receive any funds or funds since the establishment of the FDC.

Lam Cheng said before attending the executive meeting this morning (27th) that he would not comment on the incident, but as the Secretary for Justice pointed out, the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights protect citizens' freedoms, including freedom of assembly, association, and speech. These freedoms are not absolute. They will be restricted in accordance with the law. At the same time, the rights of others and the social order must be respected.

She pointed out that the police would definitely act according to the law.

[09:50] Regarding the fact that FDC was requested by the police to provide information, Carrie Lam said that the Chief Executive would not comment on cases handled by the police. As the Secretary of Justice pointed out, the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights will protect citizens’ freedom, including Freedom of assembly, association, and speech, but these freedoms are not absolute and will be restricted by law. At the same time, the rights of others and the social order must be respected and maintained.

She pointed out that the police would definitely act according to the law.

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