10.
+
Young electors urged to cast clean votes
The Chairman of the Boundary and Election Commission (BEC), Mr Justice Woo Kwok-hing, today (Sunday) reminded young electors not to accept any advantage from candidates and their supporters as an inducement to vote for them in the Legislative Council elections.
"You must not accept such advantage," Mr Justice Woo said.
Speaking at the opening of Youth Zone - Election Carnival organised by the Sha Tin District Electoral Education Committee, Mr Justice Woo said advantages could be in the form of money, presents or meals, warning young electors about possible undue influences.
"While school supervisors, principals or teachers are free to support any candidate they prefer, they must not exert undue influence on students or staff. "The same applies to candidates who are themselves school supervisors, principals or teachers," he said.
He pointed out that bribery, treating, and undue influence were serious offences under the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Ordinance.
The Chairman stressed that the BEC's task was to ensure that elections were conducted fairly, openly and honestly.
"This cannot succeed without public support," he said, encouraging youngsters to report any breaches of the election laws and guidelines to the BEC's Complaints Committee, the Police or the ICAC. Mr Justice Woo also reminded young electors to exercise their civic rights by voting in the coming elections.
said.
"By casting your vote, you will have a say in how the government is run," he
More than 100,000 people aged under 21 have registered as electors since the voting age was lowered to 18 last year, which represents a registration rate of over 65 per cent.
End/Sunday, August 6, 1995
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.