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The Council
Council also has a major role in considering
petitions which are made under rights conferred under a
number of Ordinances (in all, 80 Ordinances provide a right
of appeal to the Governor in Council). For example, a
hawker who is aggrieved by a decision of the Urban Council
to cancel his licence may petition the Governor in Council
under the Public Health and Municipal Services
Municipal Services Ordinance.
Similarly under the Medical and Health Ordinance, a person detained in the Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre may petition the
Council against the continuation
of the Hospital Order
whereby he is detained.
Another important duty is laid on the Council by
the Immigration Ordinance which requires that any proposals
to deport aliens who have fallen foul of the law in Hong
Kong should be laid before the Council.
One of the Council's most solemn duties is to
advise the Governor on the commutation of death sentences
in
imposed the Courts of Hong Kong.
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In addition to providing advice on the wide range
of matters presented for decision, the Council is regularly
informed of important developments in Hong Kong.
This may
be done by means of briefings by senior officials such as
the Commissioner of Police and the Commissioner Against
Corruption who make regular appearances before the Council,
or by means of information notes.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.