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Clause 28 (g) and (h). These are new, as is the
reference to "the determination" of the result of an
election in paragraph (k). They are apparently
introduced to make provision for the determination by
EXCO that candidates shall be elected by an absolute
majority. In the United Kingdom the prescribed majority "first past the post" is set out in the
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schedule to the Representation of the People Act
itself. It is for consideration whether the Legislative
Council of Hong Kong would not expect such a provision
to be set out in the principle legislation.
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Paul Fifoot
Deputy Legal Adviser
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