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The proposed legislation follows broadly the UK legislation which is currently applied in Hong Kong. Key features of the legislation include
both the receiving and sending jurisdictions as well as the sentenced person must consent to the transfer;
the conduct in respect of which the sentenced person is imprisoned must be criminal in both jurisdictions; and
any adjustment to the sentence by the sending jurisdiction (for example, by way of pardon, reduction of sentence) must be given effect to by the receiving jurisdiction.
The Chinese side of the Sino-British Joint Liaison Group confirmed agreement to the localising Bill at JLG XXXIX held on 21 March this year. We need now to ensure that the localized legislation can take effect as soon as possible before the handover. I therefore urge Honourable Members' urgent consideration and support for the Bill. The early enactment of the Bill would enhance the international community's confidence in the continuity of the rule of law in Hong Kong and our criminal justice system. It will also be of benefit to the prisoners affected.
Thank you, Mr President.
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Auxiliary Medical Service Bill: second reading
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Security, Mr Peter Lai, in moving the second reading of the Auxiliary Medical Service Bill in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Mr President,
I move that the Auxiliary Medical Service Bill be read a second time.
I will also introduce the Civil Aid Service Bill, which is very similar to the Auxiliary Medical Service Bill, to Honourable Members later today.
The two Bills seek to introduce updated legislation for the Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) and the Civil Aid Service (CAS) to reflect their modern functions.
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