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invalid and, if for practical
reasons,
there are
substantial delays before they can be replaced. This
we consider that the concerns of the
notwithstanding,
LegCo Ad Hoc Group and the public should be accommodated
as far as possible. However it is impracticable to work
out a detailed schedule for a selective freeze at the
outset. Indeed, the purpose of the proposed freeze was to
enable us to identify Ordinances likely to be affected by
the Bill and to take remedial
remedial action. We propose that
blanket freeze on existing legislation
there should be
consultation
the
for only one year instead of two after the enactment of
the Bill. We further propose that during this period, the
Council should, following
with
Administration, by resolution, decide which provisions of
our ordinances should be frozen for another year or such
longer period as this Council may, by resolution,
determine. To avoid any doubt, we also recommend that the
Bill should make it clear that the freeze will also cover
acts done under existing statutory powers including the
exercise of discretionary powers.
remains
committed to full
Administration
The
application
of the Bill of
Rights at the earliest possible date.
8.
Clauses 1(2) and 14 of the Bill give effect to
these proposals.
9.
A number of provisions in the
the Bill before the