Legislative Council Member Jiang Yuhuan issued an article yesterday questioning the suspected discrimination of the Vaccine Pass, or violating the Basic Law, and then criticized the Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, for selectively citing cases, trying to explain the legitimacy of the Vaccine Pass is unfair.
She even pointed out that because the bureau chief insisted on going his own way, it was impossible for the citizens who were not ready to gather in restaurants to welcome the winter solstice.
Jiang Yuhuan pointed out that today's winter solstice, it is a pity that the government has not promptly sympathized with the plight of citizens and their families who have not been fully targeted. He suggested that Director Lu refer to relevant research documents and comments to ensure that the vaccine pass is still legal and constitutional under the current environment.
Jiang Yuhuan posted a post titled "Today is different from the past" on the social network, referring to Lu Chongmao, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, citing a case in March yesterday to try to explain the legitimacy of Vaccine Pass.
But she pointed out that it is a pity that the director may not have noticed the verdict of the case. For example, in paragraph 77, it was mentioned more than once that the judge's decision was in response to the environment at that time, that is, at the peak of the epidemic in March.
In her opinion, since the Secretary knows how to cite cases, why not cite the judicial review case that was judged in October this year.
Paragraph 57 of the judgment questioned whether the current situation could still be defined as an emergency. Paragraph 87(7) mentioned that the use of powers by the Secretary must be in response to changes in the environment.
Paragraphs 51, 52 and 55 clearly set out the impact of Cap. 599 on the lives of citizens and individual rights.
Therefore, she believes that it is unfair for the director to selectively cite cases. As a responsible public official, whether he likes it or not, he should tell the public all the facts.
It is not fair for the director (Lu Chongmao) to selectively cite cases. As a responsible public official, whether he likes it or not, he should tell the public all the facts.
Legislative Council member Jiang Yuhuan
She also pointed out that indulging in the past cannot lead Hong Kong out of the epidemic.
Today's virus situation, the proportion of people who have been vaccinated, and the country's latest epidemic prevention strategy have all changed the implementation and effective environment and conditions of vaccine passports.
In addition, in the past few months, the government has continuously relaxed measures for citizens who have been vaccinated, indirectly causing serious discrimination against citizens who have not completed the vaccination, and affecting citizens' right to normal life.
She pointed out that today is the winter solstice, which is a traditional Chinese festival.
It is a pity that the government did not sympathize with the plight of the citizens and their families who did not meet the targets in a timely manner.
In a small house in Hong Kong, the family could have gathered in a restaurant when the epidemic eased, but now it has come to naught because of the bureau chief's will.
Could it be that vaccines that are discriminatory and divisive can be regarded as a manifestation of caring for the people and building social harmony in today's environment.
In a small house in Hong Kong, the family could have gathered in a restaurant when the epidemic eased, but now it has come to naught because of the bureau chief's insistence on going his own way.
Could it be that vaccines that are discriminatory and divisive can be regarded as a manifestation of caring for the people and building social harmony in today's environment.
Legislative Council member Jiang Yuhuan
She believes that, both in reason and in law, vaccines won't work "a little".
Since 2020, there have been extensive discussions in many parts of the world on how a vaccine pass or passport constitutes a violation of the two international conventions. It is recommended that the director refer to relevant research documents and comments to ensure that the vaccine pass is still legal and constitutional under the current environment.
The rule of law is the cornerstone of Hong Kong, and the rights and interests of citizens under the Basic Law should be protected.