TNAG-1731-FCO40-2444-Minutes-and-Hansards-of-the-Legislative-Council-of-Hong-Kong-1988 — Page 280

MR PANG (in Cantonese):

Thank you, Sir for giving me the right to speak Having

propized heard Mr. Yeung's and Mr. Lees with their amendments, and the reasons for wing their amendments, I feel that most Members are in favour of the spirit of Article 19 of the International Covenant in order to maintain the freedom of expression in

Hong Kong.

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That is the consensus. everyone here would- likes to see Article 19 being complied with, then it seems wording for the that Mr Yeung Po-kwan's/amendment has given rise to concern

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have heard Mr, Yeung say that Article 19 does not afford absolute freedom. There are restrictions. Hong Kong is ow

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be prudent and careful, and as far as possible, not take any action that might damage the confidence of the people, 20 Hon Kong.

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If we clearly provide that censors must comply with the International Covenant, then that would be conducive to

support public confidence. For that reason, it is my opinion that

be supported, and I support it.

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