"How to Make The Hong Kong Government Accountable and Representative". I believe that the Working Group could profitably consider the value of his suggestions, among others. He suggested the following "Objectives
and Methods": -
"Objective 1
Except for specified classes of confidential information connected with defence, the economy and personnel, give the public and the media right of access to the information on which the government determines its policies and decisions so that the public can make up its own mind whether what the government does is in the best interests of the community.
Methods
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An ordinance that requires the Government to supply or give access to information when requested and a statutory right of appeal if the information is refused.
Next day publication in Chinese and English of all proceedings of the Legislature and important committees.
All consultative committees to admit media and public unless a satisfactory reason given for not doing so.
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Objective 2
Keep the government and the general public informed of public reaction to government policies and activities and on current issues on a day to day basis.
Methods
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Encourage better coverage of public affairs in all branches of the media and improve investigative reporting generally.
2. Establish a national monitor, independent of the
Government, to conduct scientifically accurate surveys of public opinion and publish the results.
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Objective 3
Monitor the activities of senior government servants at
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