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Another item which occasioned keen debate
The
was the draft Film Censorship Bill which was
published for public consultation in April 1987. The
purpose of the bill is to recast the existing system
for the classification and censorship of films. It
attracted significant local interest and commentary
which, on the whole, reflected community approval of
the proposed new classification system.
provision in the bill which evoked the most
controversy was that which seeks to prevent films
likely to damage Hong Kong's relations
relations with other
countries and territories from being exhibited. A
revised draft Bill,
received during the
published for further
which incorporated comments
consultation period, was
public comment in November
1987. The proposed legislation is expected to be
enacted during the current session of the Hong Kong
Legislative Council.
CONCLUSION
70.
progress
Hong Kong has continued to make steady
during 1987.
The economy performed
exceptionally well during the year and growth was
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