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5.1
5.2
Proposed provisions to be written in the Basic Law:
"All citizens shall have the right to enjoy social welfare" should be stipulated in Chapter III: "The Fundamental Rights and Duties of Hong Kong Inhabitants" of the Basic Law.
The following should be written
Education,
Science,
Technology,
Religion" of the Basic Law:
in Chapter VI "HKSAR Culture, Sports, and
5.2.1 Citizens of the HKSAR shall have right to receive social
welfare and the right to basic livelihood.
5.2.2 A social welfare system should respect the individual' B dignity and' self-determination so that everyone is given the Opportunity to fully develop himself. The HKSAR Government has the right to retain the previous autonomy in formulating welfare policies.
The various voluntary agencies should be allowed to design their own modes of service and maintain their autonomy and originality.
5.2.3 The present social welfare policies and legislation shall remain in force; amendments and revisions can be made when
necessary.
5.2.4 Social
welfare services should continue to develop and improve according to the needs and the economic situation of society, and if the economic conditions permit.
5.2.5 The future SAR government should bear all the expenses incurred by social welfare services. Besides, it should encourage and facilitate the various voluntary organisa- tions in rendering social services.
of social workers should be Professional organisations of international social welfare for the exchange of views
and
5.2.6 The professional status recognised and protected. social services may Join organisations or activities promotion of social welfare services.
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If there is any discrepancy between the Chinese and the English versions, the Chinese version 8 all prevail.
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