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Article 15 : Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
28.
Hong Kong Association of Business and Professional
Women (HKABPW) has reservations about Article 15(4) and
contend that the religious belief of a minor ought not be
totally subject to the control of his parents.
Article 16 : Freedom of opinion and expression
29.
Justice suggests
protecting the interests
(e.g. contempt of court).
that there should be a provision
of the administration of justice
30.
HKABPW suggests to qualify the word "necessary" by
"in a democratic society".
Article 17: No propaganda for war
31.
Justice suggests to delete the words "by law" so
that, in the absence of specific legislation, the article
will itself become the prohibition.
questions the practical
The Law Society consequences of the provision and suggests a redraft So that the prohibition will be laid
down by the
BOR itself and operated
inconsistent legislation or practice.
against any
Article 18 : Right of peaceful assembly
submission suggests
32.
One
circumstances
in
which
peaceful
to
define the
assembly will
be
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