There are more than 1,600 estate mutual aid committees (mutual committees), one of the grassroots consultation structures in Hong Kong, which were officially dissolved on New Year's Day (January 1) this year.
Legislative Council member Jiang Yuhuan posted on a social platform this morning (8th), citing Article 27 of the Basic Law, to prove that Hong Kong people have freedom of association, and questioned that the government does not have sufficient legal basis to force the dissolution of the association if the organization does not violate the law. The committee bluntly stated: "Hong Kong is a society that emphasizes the rule of law", and urged the government to clarify and explain the legal basis for the dissolution of the mutual committee.
After the disbandment of the Mutual Committee, many people in the region expressed their dissatisfaction, questioning the government's poor policy out of fear of public opinion.
Jiang Yuhuan also published an article commenting on the dissolution of the Mutual Committee last Monday (2nd), arguing that it is contradictory for the government to establish a regional care team at the same time.
Jiang Yuhuan attacked again today (8th) and asked, "What legal basis and basis does the government have for disbanding the 1,600 mutual committees?" Established for a specific purpose, mainly to contact residents, and according to Article 27 of the Basic Law, Hong Kong residents enjoy freedom of speech, press, and publication, freedom of association, assembly, procession, and demonstration, and the right and freedom to organize and participate in trade unions and strikes, Hong Kong citizens have freedom of association and "unless the organization violates the law, it should not be disbanded for no reason".
Jiang Yuhuan checked the police records and found that there are thousands of associations registered under the Societies Ordinance. She asked, "Why does the government have the right to cancel or dissolve more than a thousand mutual associations?" How can we protect citizens’ freedom of association?” She believes that even if the government has better arrangements for regional affairs, such as the establishment of a care team, it should not forcefully dissolve the MAC without sufficient legal basis.
Why does the government have the right to cancel or dissolve more than a thousand mutual committees?
1. The government can arbitrarily dissolve organizations legally formed by citizens for administrative reasons. How can the freedom of association of citizens be guaranteed?
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People in the area are worried about the end of the mutual committee's public power. Jiang Yuhuan questioned the government group's caring team. public opinion?
More than 80% of public housing households hope that some markets will buy flat goods. The Mutual Committee will be disbanded. Groups worry about the failure of the application process.