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HKG is still considering [prepared to accept]* this recommendation [as there are not that many really problematic
areas and that, in any event, the inclusion of an Ordinance in a Schedule does not mean that it is necessary incompatible with the BOR.]
*Subject to ExCo approval on 5 March 1991.
Q.10
A.10
Which ordinances are to be included in the schedule?
The proposed schedule is still under consideration.
Q.11
A.11
Are all ordinances to be included in the schedule
contrary to the ICCPR (and BOR) and require legislative amendments.
No.
The list is only a list of ordinances which, for various reasons, it is thought prudent to examine with particular care. Subject to further study, the instances in respect of
in respect of which their incompatibility with the BOR can be said with certainty to arise may be far fewer.
Q.12
Why are existing UK reservations covering Hong Kong retained in the Bill?
A.12
JD and BL both refer to the continued application of the ICCPR as applied to Hong Kong i.e. with existing reservations. Essential that the Bill of Rights is
consistent with the BL.
means including the reservations.
This
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