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largely met, at least as far as the public sector is concerned. Since the BOR also has the effect of repealing all legislative provisions enacted prior to its Own
enactment which are inconsistent with it, it also has the effect of ensuring that Hong Kong laws are not discriminatory against women.
(16)
In practical terms also, Hong Kong should be
well-positioned to meet the aims of CEDAW. As should be
apparent from previous chapters in this document, Hong Kong fares well in the provision of health services for women. The quality of our Family Health Service is also highly commended by the World Health Organization. In the area of social welfare, women have equal access to social security
benefits and social services. Opportunities for education are also equal for both sexes.
(17)
However, there is no
prohibiting sex
discrimination
concerns in areas
for work of
legislation in Hong Kong
by private individuals and
such as employment (including equal pay
equal value), advertising, provision of goods and services, and access to credit. Legislation in these
areas, along the lines of anti-discrimination legislation
in other countries, such as the UK Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act, would almost certainly be required
if CEDAW was to be extended to Hong Kong and if we were to implement the Convention faithfully.
(18)
Apart from the enactment of legislation, the
extension of CEDAW would also require the establishment of
a machinery to co-ordinate the implementation of the
Convention and to deal with complaints. As it is most
unlikely that these functions could be absorbed by the
existing government machinery, a new and separate
organisation would have to be set up.
Unresolved
complaints may need to be settled in the courts and there
would thus be increased demands on existing judicial
resources.
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