TNAG-1863-FCO40-2643-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Basic-Law-1989 — Page 108

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Article & Paragraph

Text in the draft BL

Art. 62(1)

Art. 62(3)

Art. 64

"To formulate and implement policies;'

"To manage the external affairs

"The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must abide by the law

Art. 67, Para. 2

1

Art. 72(1)

Art. 72(6)

Art. 78

The ultimate aim shall be the selection of all the members of the Legislative Council through general election."

"To bear and debate on the policy addresses of the Chief Executive;"

"To hold debates on any issue concerning public interests;"

"The President of the Legislative Council shall declare that a member of the council is no longer qualified for the office

Suggested text

"To decide and implemen policies;"

"To conduct the external affairs

"The Government of the Bong Kong Special Administrative Region shall abide by the lav

"

The ultimate aim shall be the election of all the members of the Legislative Council by universal suffrage."

"To receive and debate the policy addresses of the Chief Executive;"

"To hold debates on any issue of public interest;"

"The President of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall declare that a member of the Council is no longer qualified for ...*

Remarks

To reflect the Chinese text accurately.

Internal consistency (c.f. Art. 13 and 48(9) above).

Style

To reflect the Chinese text accurately. Corresponding changes should also be made to the expression "general election" in Items 1, 3 (second paragraph) and 4 of Annex II of the Basic Law.

Style

Style

To reflect the Chinese text accurately.

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