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Dr. Genrad LAM: Sir, allow me to refer to Article, 19 of
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Section
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2 of the Article states that everyone shall have the right
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to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom
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to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all
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kinds, regardless of frontiers either orally, in writing, or in print, in the form of art or through any other media of
his choice.
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Similarly, the same
If we introduce political censorship on films, then political censorship can be extended to television, 12 radio, magazines, newspapers and even public statements
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and personal opinions as well. This will seriously infringe
pe the principles of freedom of expression and freedom of speech. I have watched two films previously banned
because of political sensitivity. I found that the contents
reither exaggerating nor misleading.
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of the films is not an exaggeration and it rarely describes
tho-situation at that ti
If we enact laws which might be
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considered by the public as infringementen freedom,
rights and freedow
will lead to rest much worrying
and cu
that their civil rights and
back of their civil
cutting back of
freedom will be cut back gradually, Alca, it will definitely
affect Hong Kong's prosperity and stability in the future.
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implementing
Sir, in the pintation of any film censorship
the Government should take into consideration the
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Law, the
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encountered by
operational difficulties as those in the related trades, and
them, including The Government should try its best to help these people
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and should review the situation when it is necessary.
Sir, with these remarks, I support the Motion.
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