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SECTION XIII: RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

WHY DOES AGREEMENT ONLY LIST CERTAIN RIGHTS?

102. Could not list all the rights that would be preserved.

Agreement provides for continuation of Hong Kong's laws in this

field.

BILL OF RIGHTS?

103. Agreement provides explicitly for maintenance of rights and

freedoms previously in force in Hong Kong and protected by law. Stipulates also that provisions of relevant international covenants

will remain in force. All this to be enshrined in Basic Law and

remain unchaged for 50 years.

FAMILY SIZE?

* 104. The agreement stipulates that Hong Kong SAR shall maintain rights and freedoms provided for by laws previously in force in Hong Kong. The right to raise a family freely is specifically

mentioned.

FREEDOM OF PRESS AFTER 1997?

* 105. Agreement stipulates that Hong Kong SAR shall maintain rights

and freedoms provided for by laws previously in force in Hong Kong. The freedom of the press is specifically mentioned.

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