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(b) The contents of the proposed "Bill of Rights" would create
endless scope for disputes regarding apparent limitations
on freedoms which are generally
democratic society.
acceptable in any
14.
uncontroversial
In these circumstances, an
way to deal with this matter could be simply to repeat in the relevant chapter of the Basic Law what has been carefully considered and included in the
relevant sections of Annex I to the Joint Declaration. We would be
prepared to provide a suggested draft if it would be of assistance to the Chinese legal experts.
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