BILL OF RIGHTS
ABANDONMENT OF BILL OF RIGHTS ANOTHER SELL-OUT
Nonsense. We remain absolutely committed to introduction of a Bill of Rights in Hogn Kong as soon as possible.
This will give clear effect in local law to international
covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Anyone who
considered their rights under the Covenant had been infringed
could seek redress in local courts.
WHY THE DELAY?
Complex issue.
exact form of Bill.
soon.
Work still proceeding in Hong Kong on
Consultation draft will be published
EXCO HAVE THROWN THE BILL OUT BECAUSE OF LACK OF ENTRENCHMENT
No. Would like to dispel any impression that ExCo is unhappy with status of Bill as presently drafted. They have requested that further consideration be given to certain detailed points.
Aim remains to enact a Bill of Rights which will endure
beyond 1991.
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