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17.8.85
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and the implications it embodies. We support both interpretations of the meaning of the term by Mr Justice Li and Mr Szeto Wah. People will be worrying too much if they fear that the term will be associated with something special.
that the term "democratic consultation" be changed to simply "consultation" at the group's meeting on August 15. All members of the working group except one agreed to use the term "democratic
consultation".
Drafting committee member Justice Li: He will emphasis at drafting committee meetings things such as the true
independence of the bench and the preservation of the common law system in HK.
* Drafting committee member Liu Yiu-chu: The term "democratic
consultation" had a special political and historical meaning and has an implication of one being led by the other.
* Drafting committee vice-chairman T.K. Ann: The consultative panel's draft constitution may be finalised at the
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