The Secretary of Justice Zheng Ruohua attended a teacher training course jointly organized by the Li Jin Education Center and the Education Bureau today (21st) to explain the concept of the rule of law and Hong Kong's legal system to more than 100 teachers.
Zheng Ruohua explained to teachers that the laws of Hong Kong have always respected and protected the rights and freedoms under the Basic Law, but at the same time, it must be remembered that these rights and freedoms are not absolute, including those based on public order and the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. Can be restricted.
Fan Xu Litai also attended
The "Consolidation of the Rule of Law" teacher training course is jointly organized by the Li Jin Education Center and the Education Bureau and supported by the Department of Justice. Ruohua Cheng was invited to explain to teachers the statutory laws under the Hong Kong legal system under the theme of "How the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Consolidates the Rule of Law Society" And the basic principles of common law, the spirit of the rule of law and the importance of judicial independence.
Zheng Ruohua emphasized in class that Article 25 of the Basic Law clearly stipulates the spirit of the rule of law that "everyone is equal before the law." He also pointed out that it is necessary to correctly understand the legal hierarchy that the Constitution applies to Hong Kong.
Zheng Ruohua pointed out that judicial independence is based on the solid system stipulated in the Basic Law, including the protection of the term of office of judges and protection from legal prosecution. At the same time, Article 85 of the Basic Law expressly guarantees judicial independence and the courts are free from any interference.
She went on to say that Hong Kong's appeal mechanism ensures that judicial work is properly carried out and proper procedures are followed.
Zheng Ruohua explained to the teacher that the laws of Hong Kong have always respected and protected the rights and freedoms under the Basic Law, but at the same time, it must be remembered that these rights and freedoms are not absolute, including those based on public order and the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. , Can be restricted. Zheng Yi briefly summarized the rule of law from the international level, including the principle of sovereign equality and non-interference of all countries.
She reiterated that Hong Kong’s international rankings for the rule of law have been rising steadily since the handover. According to the World Bank Group’s World Governance Index, Hong Kong’s rule of law index was only 69.85 points in 1996; after the handover, Hong Kong’s rule of law index has risen in 2000. To 74.75 points, since 2003 has been maintained at more than 90 points.
The latest results announced earlier showed that Hong Kong scored 91.83 points in 2020, once again proving that the foundation of the rule of law in Hong Kong is solid, and that the Department of Justice will continue to implement the "Vision 2030-Focus on the Rule of Law" plan to further promote the correct concept of the rule of law and thus improve Awareness of law-abiding by young people.
The Secretary of Justice Zheng Ruohua attended the "Consolidation of the Rule of Law" teacher training course today (October 21) to explain the correct concept of the rule of law and Hong Kong's legal system to teachers.
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