The Secretary of Justice Zheng Ruohua published a blog today (2nd), stating that this year the Department of Justice will actively cooperate with the Security Bureau to promote the local legislative work of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and will once again host the legal forum on the Basic Law and the Hong Kong National Security Law , Do a good job of public education on the Constitution, the Basic Law and national security, and ensure the smooth progress of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the return to China.
Said that Hong Kong is back on track in 2021
Zheng Ruohua pointed out that 2021 has witnessed Hong Kong getting back on track: "The Central Government has perfected the election system for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and implemented the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" so that the public can elect patriots who sincerely serve Hong Kong into the Legislative Council. I believe the members of the Legislative Council. In the future, we will participate in policy discussions objectively and rationally, which will help the government to deal with economic and people’s livelihood issues and push Hong Kong into a new era of good governance and good governance."
She mentioned that the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan clearly supports Hong Kong’s establishment of an international legal and dispute resolution service center in the Asia-Pacific region. The Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Center of the Illegal Association reflects the central government's firm support for the development of local law and dispute resolution services. The Department of Justice has also implemented plans for seconding local legal professionals with the United Nations Trade Law Commission, the Hague Conference on Private International Law and the International Association for the Unification of Private Law.
Different from previous arrangements, it is planned to accept lawyers in private practice to participate.
The Department of Justice will continue to explore more secondment opportunities with other well-known international organizations so that local legal professionals can receive training in different fields of international law and gain valuable work experience.
Zheng Ruohua also pointed out that the Department of Justice will continue to promote the "Vision 2030-Focus on the Rule of Law" in the new year, introducing and disseminating knowledge of the law and the rule of law to all walks of life through various activities, including providing teachers with the National Constitution, the Basic Law, and Teaching materials on national security and the rule of law allow the whole society to join hands in defending the rule of law and consolidate the cornerstone on which Hong Kong has always been successful.
"In addition, the Department of Justice will actively cooperate with the Security Bureau to promote the local legislative work of Article 23 of the Basic Law, prevent, stop and punish acts and activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law, and comprehensively protect national security so that citizens can live and work in peace and contentment, while ensuring their return to the motherland. The celebration of the 25th anniversary was successfully held."
She said that the Department of Justice will once again host legal forums on the Basic Law and the National Security Law this year, bringing together legal experts to enable the public to clearly understand the correct concepts of the Constitution, the Basic Law, and national security, and to achieve "this "Gu Zhirong, Xingbang Dingguo": "Through the diverse policies of the Department of Justice, I hope that the legal and dispute resolution industry can seize opportunities. At the same time, I also hope to nurture young generations who have national concepts, respect the rule of law, and abide by the law. Can actively play to their strengths, have a commitment to society, serve Hong Kong, and contribute to the country."
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