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it is at least of some
comfort that the current Administration
has finally appreciated the necessity of accounting on this issue to the people of Hong Kong through the Legislative Council.
Simply put, the
including the Government,
laid down
"rule of law" means that everyone,
respects the fundamental ground rules
(through (through ordinances) or by
either by
by the legislature
The rule of law cannot
Otherwise many sins will
the courts (through the declaration of common law principles). be compromised by good intentions. committed by the Government in the of the welfare of the people it governs. It is
is a concept
which is vital to Hong Kong and our Government must, now and in
name
the
ethos.
that demonstrate
the
its
years ahead,
concept is part of
For only by respecting the rule of law will the Government command the respect and confidence
the respect and confidence of people of Hong
Kong.
Sir, this bill is 5 years overdue
but better late
than never.
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