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Continuing with the review of legislation
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Many Members have spoken on the need to push ahead with the amendment of those remaining laws which are considered to be inconsistent with the BORO. In my Policy Commitments, I have undertaken to monitor the introduction of draft amendments to a further four Ordinances the Marriage Ordinance, the Telecommunication Ordinance and subsidiary legislation to the Prison Ordinance and the Mental Health Ordinance in this session. Members will also be aware that we have put proposals to the Chinese in respect of treason and sedition and the Official Secrets Act. Our proposals are fully consistent with the BORO, the ICCPR and the need to ensure the safety and security of the community here in Hong Kong. Separately, we are awaiting the report of the Law Reform Commission relating to the interception of telecommunications and mail. The way forward will be considered in the light of the Commission's recommendations and with due regard to the BORO and the ICCPR.
We will continue to review laws for consistency with the BORO and to take into account developing jurisprudence in this area of law.
We will take every opportunity to reflect the concern of this Council and the community and to explain to the Chinese Government the misconceived nature of the legal sub-group's proposals. We will also urge the Chinese side to take full account of Hong Kong views including those expressed in this Chamber.
End/Wednesday, November 15, 1995
Land Registration (Amendment) Bill
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Bowen Leung, in moving the second reading of the Land Registration (Amendment) Bill 1995 in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Mr President,
I move the second reading of the Land Registration (Amendment) Bill 1995.
Land registration in both the urban area and the New Territories is governed by the Land Registration Ordinance (Cap 128) and the Land Registration Regulations.
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