AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT 1991: HONG KONG
BASIC LAW
Article 39 of the Basic Law specifically provides for the provisions of the ICCPR and ICESCR to remain in force in
Hong Kong after 1997.
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The mechanism by which this will happen will be discussed in the sub-group on International Rights and Obligations under the Joint Liaison Group in accordance with the Joint
Declaration (JD 178 which refers back to JD 138 and 156).
- A Chinese law drafted by Chinese authorities in consultation with Hong Kong people. HMG concern was to ensure that Basic Law is consistent with provisons of the JD. On the whole, we believe the Basic Law is an acceptable
reflection of the JD.
Bill of Rights Ordinance
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Bill of Rights Ordinance became law on 8 June 1991.
Incorporates into Hong Kong law the provisions of the ICCPR as applied to Hong Kong. Concerned with domestic legislation, not the international dimensions. Therefore not surprising that the Bill of Rights does not mention the
international monitoring procedures under the ICCPR.
- Continuation of the International Rights and Obligations
(including the monitoring and reporting obligations)
associated with the ICCPR will be discussed with the Chinese
in the IRO sub-group (see above).
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