TNAG-1602-FCO40-2198-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Basic-Law-1987 — Page 162

3.1

The aim and development of social welfare

The provision of social welfare is based on 3 principles:

1) Need

the need whether in quantity or quality for welfare services as exhibited by the public. And this expectation of the public would escalate as the wealth of society increases.

ii) That

pertaining

to social stability provided to mitigate social conflicte. and mutual concern.

services

are

and to promote care

fairness

the term

iii) That based on the principle of social

"social fairness" here does not mean A state in which there is complete equality, or elimination of exploitation and oppression. It means a society in which, regardless of whether one is rich or poor. everyone is given a relatively equal chance for development and his/her life

is also

3.2

safeguarded.

The views held by those in the field regarding the spirit

of social welfare services are rather unanimous and can be

gummed up as follows:

3.2.1 Social welfare services should be promoted according to human rights, social justice and the principle of helping

people to help themselves;

3.2.2 A social welfare system should respect the individual's dignity and self-determination So that everyone is given enough chances for development;

care

3.2.3 TO build A society where there is equality and mutual

through the provision of welfare services, and at the 8 ame time, allowing the citizens to actively participate to

build a better future.

3.3

With social and economic growth and the disintegration of family and clan system, the public require more of social welfare both in terms of quantity and quality. Apart from the contribution of voluntary agencies, the involvement and commitment of the government becomes more and more

significant.

4.

4.1

Issues to be considered in designing the future social welfare policy or system:

The mention given to the social welfare policy in the Basic

Law:

Since the public are placing more and more emphasis on social welfare for various reasons, the policy regarding

welfare should be included in the Basic Law.

social

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