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Population 65 (1978 estimate); area: 4.5 sq. km. (approx.))

ARTICLE 13

1. The right to education for every child between the age of five and fifteen years is enshrined in section 104 of the Justice Ordinance (cap. 3). With the assistance of expatriate teaching personnel and advanced methods, the widest possible curriculum is offered consistent with normal financial limitations and the smallness of the roll.

2.

ARTICLE 14

The

Education between the ages referred to in section 104 of the Justice Ordinance is compulsory as well as free of charge. Responsibility for the regular attendance of pupils is cast upon the parent or guardian of every such child. sanction of a modest fine has been provided for breach of this obligation.

3.

ARTICLE 15

The right to take part in all aspects of cultural life and to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress have never been placed in jeopardy and no specific legislation has been necessary to protect them. Similarly the protection of the interests of authors has never been put in issue.

K. Hong Kong

(Population: 5,147,000 (1980 estimate); area: 1,044 sq. km. (approx. } }

ARTICLE 13: RIGHT TO EDUCATION

Paragraph 1

1. The statutory framework and administrative structure within which education in Hong Kong is conducted, and current policy objectives in the field of education, are in no way inconsistent with the principles and aims set out in this article. There is no discrimination on grounds of race, religion or language regarding access to educational facilities. A list of the principal laws on education is provided, together with copies of the ordinances included therein.*

Paragraph 2 (a)

2. Free primary education was introduced in all Government and aided primary schools (with the exception of a very small number of schools mainly for English-speaking children), in 1971. Free primary education continues to be

* See the annex to the present report.