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carried out so as to ensure the maximum independence
consistent with its role as the broadcasting agency
for Hong Kong.
The Final Court of Appeal
14.
We would also urge a re-examination of the
terms for the appointment of the Final Court of Appeal for Hong Kong, and suggest a significant
strengthening of its non-Chinese membership. The
present proposals do not offer adequate guarantees
for the independence of that Court after 1997.
Increasing the Speed of Democratisation
15.
A Legislative Council able to speak with
the force of democratic backing is also a vital
protection for rights in Hong Kong. In that regard
we would urge the British Government to reconsider
the terms for the 1995 Legislative Council election
and to increase the proportion of directly elected
members of the Council.
Further information
16.
be
Finally, we should mention that we would
supplying further
delighted to assist with
information relating to any of the matters referred
to in this memorandum or otherwise relating to human
rights in China and Hong Kong.
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