(x)
FILM CENSORSHIP
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Agree with Hong Kong Government that some powers are needed
which can be used in extreme cases to control exhibition of films.
Pleased to note that Bill has been approved by LegCo.
Amendment requiring censors to take account of International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights helped reassure critics.
Consistent with International Covenants?
Believe that new legislation is in accordance with
International Covenant.
HKG restricting freedom at Chinese commands?
HKG makes its own decisions, taking account of special
circumstances of Hong Kong.
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PUBLIC ORDER (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE
Provision not a new one. Hong Kong media remain as free and
outspoken in their comment as ever.
HKG has decided to carry out formal review at end of year:
fulfils earlier commitment to review situation in light of
experience.
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