Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor released the last "policy address" in his term this morning (6th). The report mentioned that the government is actively promoting the legislative work of Article 23 of the Basic Law.
Government sources said that the current government has failed to complete the legislative work during the term of office and expects it to be completed during the next legislative session.
The source also pointed out that the government will conduct a public consultation on Article 23, but emphasized that there is no timetable and the form is still to be discussed.
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When asked whether Article 23 of the Basic Law would include crimes such as incitement to hatred, the source pointed out that the seven deadly crimes listed in the Basic Law would definitely be included. As for other crimes, reference would be made to the state of society in recent years, foreign laws and the National Security Law. It’s not ruled out that the "National Security Law" will be added to Article 23 of the "Basic Law".
Regarding whether it will communicate with mainland authorities on legislation, the source said that Article 23 involves national security and will communicate with relevant mainland ministries and commissions when necessary.
The report mentioned that the government will review or activate existing laws to ensure that in the task of comprehensively safeguarding national security, enforcement agencies have laws to use, law enforcement must be strict, and violations must be investigated.
According to sources, the relevant regulations may include the anti-terrorism regulations and the crime of sedition in Articles 9 and 10 of criminal cases.
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In addition, the government is preparing for cybersecurity laws and strengthening the cybersecurity of Hong Kong's critical information infrastructure by imposing cybersecurity responsibilities on the operation of critical information infrastructure.
According to the news, it will refer to foreign laws to regulate financial institutions, transportation facilities, and telecommunications networks to prevent hackers from intruding.
The source emphasized that the relevant legislation is for systematic protection, not to regulate personal behavior or computer crimes. The preliminary expectation is that it can be completed during the next session of the Legislative Council.
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The government will also strengthen national security education through different activities and models, and raise the awareness of law-abiding and national security of citizens, especially young people.
Among them, under the leadership of the Secretary for Security, the six disciplined forces and two auxiliary forces will strengthen the work of cultivating the positive thinking and law-abiding consciousness of young people.
According to the news, the fire department will set up a uniform team later, and the disciplinary forces will hold a series of activities such as marching and career planning. At the same time, there will be courses to strengthen the Constitution and the Basic Law.
Regarding prisoners, the government will formulate targeted plans, including the implementation of the "Side by Side Plan", preparations for the establishment of the "Youth Institute" and the implementation of "all starting from history" education courses.
The source said that the purpose is to cultivate their pro-social orientation, social skills, empathy, emotional management and problem-solving skills.
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