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A review of all ordinances is being undertaken by a unit in the Legal Department to ascertain whether amendments to these ordinances could be introduced to provide for bilingualism in the preparation of the documents involved. The Government is fully aware of the need for consistency between Hong Kong Laws and the Basic Law, and the Chinese side is being consulted on proposed amendments to the laws where necessary.
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Annex
Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance Cap. 7
Section 47(1)
The forms in the Second Schedule are prescribed for use under this Part and shall in each case be accompanied by a translation thereof in the Chinese language.
Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance Cap. 56
Section 15(2)
Where a copy of a document referred to in subsection (1) is not written in the English or Chinese language, it shall be accompanied by an English translation.
Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance Cap. 174
Section 4(3)
...Entries of births and deaths shall, in the case of non-Chinese, be in the English language and, in the case of Chinese shall be both in the English and the Chinese languages.
Matrimonial Causes Rules Cap. 179 sub. leg. A
Rule 40(2)
Where a document produced by virtue of paragraph (1) is not in English it shall, unless otherwise directed, be accompanied by a translation certified by a notary public or authenticated by
affidavit or affirmation.