3. Clause 3 provides that existing Ordinances and enactments
that are inconsistent with the Bill are, to the extent of that
inconsistency, to be repealed 2 years after the commencement of the
Ordinance resulting from the Bill. Other existing laws that are
inconsistent with the Bill are immediately abrogated.
4. Clause 4 provides for future legislation to be accompanied
by a certificate signed by the Attorney General, stating whether in
his opinion it amends or is inconsistent with the Ordinance resulting
from this Bill.
5. Clause 5 provides that in time of public emergency which
threatens the life of the nation and the existence of which is
officially proclaimed, measures may be taken derogating from the Bill
of Rights.
6. Clause 6 is concerned with the remedies in respect of a
violation or threatened violation of the Bill of Rights. Clause 6(1)
provides that a violation of the Bill of Rights is a tort (in respect
of which damages may be awarded). Clause 6(2) provides that any
court or tribunal may, in proceedings within its jurisdiction, grant
such remedy or relief, or make such order, in respect of a Bill of
Rights violation as is within its powers and as it considers
appropriate and just.
7. Clause 7 provides that the Bill binds the Government and
all authorities and persons.
8. Clause 8 contains the Hong Kong Bill of Rights, which
consists of 24 articles. These are expressed in the non-technical
language of the ICCPR. The Bill of Rights is, however, subject to
the reservations contained in clauses 9 to 14.
9.
Clause 9 provides that members of the armed forces and