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Article

New Article

Problem

There is no provision in the BL that seeks to guarantee the effective implementation of the terms of the JD.

Suggested Solution

applying those

provisions, shall follow the interpretation of the Standing Committee. However, judgments

previously rendered shall not be affected.

A new Article is required that will make the JD a reference point for interpreting, and for limiting amendments to the BL. The additional Article can be inserted to Chapter VIII along the following lines:

"No interpretation or amendment to this Law shall be inconsistent with the provisions of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the question of Hong Kong.

Remarks

Channels :

Zheng Weirong

BLDC/BLCC interlocutors Legal experts meeting

Actions taken:

This is a new point.

'89 10-26 11:57

Draft NPC Resolution on Formation of 1st SARG

Selection of the first CE

The current draft does not spell out in clear terms how the first CE will be selected/elected.

Important that the first CE will be selected in an open and democratic manner. It would add credence to the scheme if the method of forming

Channels:

Governor's visit Zheng Weirong

- BLDC/BLCC interlocutors

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