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the aim of the review was to ensure that the provisions of Part III of the Public Order Ordinance are consistent with the ICCPR, and that the provisions of the legislation meet the requirements of the community;

Hong Kong’s

meetings

recent and

(b) account was

taken of Hong experience with public processions, and efforts were made to improve and simplify existing rules and procedures;

(c)

(d)

particular

attention

has

been

accorded

to

introducing new arrangements to facilitate the conduct of meetings and assemblies, including the provision of suitable venues; and

whilst the right of peaceful assembly is fully recognized, regulatory measures remain necessary in the interests of public order and for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.

Mr. J.B.

(The Secretary for Security, Mr. A.P. ASPREY, Deputy Director

RHKPF, (Support),

and Senior GOULDSMITH, Crown Counsel, Mr. J.M. HUNTER, will attend for this item.)

10 July 1990

(SCR 7/3231/89(89))

COUNCIL CHAMBER

CONFIDENTIAL