TNAG-1453-FCO40-1964-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Basic-Law-1986 — Page 101

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Statements by Chinese

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Statements/Comments

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3.3.86 (cont'd)

4.3.86

5.3.86

The Express: The format. of collecting public

views on the Basic Law is

not the centre of the

matter. The most important thing is whether Chinese leaders will faithfully implement the Basic Law.

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- 8 APR 1986

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BLDC member Szeto Wah: The second BLDC meeting which will be held in Peking in April will discuss the structure of

the Basic Law, the formation of special

groups under the BLDC and the code of practice for members of the drafting panel. He has also proposed a review of the panel's work since its formation.

BLCC member Man Sai-cheong: The Basic Law must clearly spell out the relationship between the HK SAR and the Central People's Government and include a Bill of right to ensure that residents' rights will be duly protected.

Mr Justice Yang and Mr Justice Li (refuting a remark by Supreme Court Registrar N.J. Barnett that the Court of Appeal was facing considerable disruption as a result of the two's participa-

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