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Parts of Basic Law we would have preferred to see drafted

differently. But on the whole, acceptable reflection of Joint

Declaration.

Bill of Rights (if raised)

Bill published on 16 March for two month public consultation. Hong Kong Government aim to introduce it to Legislative Council by

summer.

Bill reproduces relevant provisions of International Covenant on

Civil and Political Rights. Since Joint Declaration and Basic Law

provide for Covenant to continue to apply in Hong Kong after 1997,

cannot see what difficulty Chinese can have.

FAYANY (2)