IF WE ARE PREPARED TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE
UK, WHY ARE WE NOT PREPARED TO DO THE SAME FOR HONG
KONG?
- In view of the high degree of autonomy promised to
Hong-Kong under the Joint Declaration, it is most
important that this kind of issue should be resolved
within the territory and not imposed from outside.
WILL THE DEATH PENALTY STILL EXIST WHEN THE BILL OF
RIGHTS IS ENACTED?
Yes. The Bill of Rights only provides legal safeguards in respect of persons who are charged with
capital offences, such as guaranteeing rights of appeal
and ensuring that executions are not carried out in
respect of children and pregnant women.
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