| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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|---|
| 12.1.00
| CM
| Hon Emily LAU moved a motion on "Political reform" for debate in the Council. The motion was carried. [Hansard "page 93"]
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|
| 13.1.00
| COU
| The Chief Executive (CE) made a statement on the executive-legislature relationship at the Question and Answer Session held in the Council. [Hansard "page 7"]
|
|
| 17.1.00
| CA
| The Panel discussed how to follow up on Hon Emily LAU's motion passed by the Council on 12.1.00, and made the following decisions -
| The Panel would conduct a public consultation on the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's (HKSAR) political system and present a report to the Council;
| | The Research and Library Services Division (RLSD) of the LegCo Secretariat would conduct a research study on systems of government in some foreign countries; and
| | A motion debate on the subject would be held before the end of the current legislative session. | | | |
|
|
| 2/00 to 6/00
| CA
| The Panel met with academics and deputations, and considered written submissions on the development of HKSAR's political system.
[Minutes of meeting on 21.2.00]
[Minutes of meeting on 4.3.00]
[Minutes of meeting on 20.3.00]
[Minutes of meeting on 1.4.00]
[Minutes of meeting on 8.4.00]
[Minutes of meeting on 17.4.00]
[Minutes of meeting on 8.5.00]
The Panel also considered the research reports prepared by RLSD on the system of government in overseas countries.
[Report on France]
[Report on Germany]
[Report on Japan]
[Report on New Zealand]
[Report on Singapore]
[Report on United Kingdom]
[Report on United States]
[Overall comparison table of seven countries]
The Panel prepared the "Report on the Development of the Political System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region". [Report]
|
|
| 14.6.00
| COU
| Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung moved a motion on the "Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Political System" for debate in the Council. The motion was carried. [Hansard "page 165"]
|
|
| 12.6.01
| CA
| The Panel discussed the recommendations of the "Report on the development of the political development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" with the Administration and academics. [Paper] [Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 13.6.01
| CQ
| Hon Martin LEE raised a question on "Improvement on method of forming the Legislative Council". [Hansard "page 30"]
|
|
| 9.7.01
| CA
| The Panel received views on the development of HKSAR's political system from academics and representatives from non-government organizations.
|
|
| 14.3.02
| CM
| Hon Emily LAU moved a motion on "The Second Chief Executive Election". The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 5"]
|
|
| 13.11.02
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Arrangements for the Legislative Council Functional Constituencies Elections". [Hansard "page 51"]
|
|
| 16.6.03
| CA
| The Panel received views on the review of the method for selecting CE under the Basic Law from deputations. [Summary of deputations' views]
|
|
| 8.10.03
| CQ
| Dr Hon YEUNG Sum raised a question on "Timetable for review on political system". [Hansard "page 16"]
|
|
| 8.10.03
| CM
| Hon Emily LAU moved a motion "Calling on the Chief Executive Mr TUNG Chee-hwa to step down" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 105"]
|
|
| 20.10.03
| CA
| The Panel discussed the way forward for review on constitutional development after 2007. [Paper]
|
|
| 12.11.03
| CM
| Hon James TO moved a motion on "Election of the Chief Executive and all Members of the Legislative Council by universal suffrage" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 132"]
|
|
| 7.1.04
| PA
| CE announced in his Policy Address 2004 the setting up of the Task Force on Constitutional Development (the Task Force) headed by the Chief Secretary for Administration (CS), with the Secretary for Justice (SJ) and SCA as members. Its tasks were to examine in-depth the relevant principles and legislative process in the Basic Law relating to constitutional development, to consult the relevant departments of the Central Authorities, and to listen to the views of the public on the relevant issues. [Policy Address "paragraphs 75 to 78"] [Transcripts of CE's press conference]
|
|
15.1.04 and
28.1.04
| CA
| The Task Force briefed the Panel on, inter alia, issues of principle and legislative process relating to constitutional development at the two meetings of the Panel.
[Policy Agenda]
[Paper on "Task Force on Constitutional Development"]
[Administration's response to Hon Emily LAU's request for clarification of the origin of the viewpoint that Article 159 of the Basic Law should apply to any amendments to the methods prescribed in Annexes I and II of the Basic Law]
[Paper on the progress made in meeting the public by the Task Force]
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|
| 16.1.04
| -
| The Task Force started its first meeting with different organizations and individuals in the community to discuss the relevant issues.
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|
8.2.04 to
10.2.04
| PRESS
| The Task Force visited Beijing and met with the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) to exchange views on the issues of principle and legislative process relating to constitutional development in the Basic Law.
|
|
| 11.2.04
| COU
| CS made a statement in the Council to inform Members of the first visit of the Task Force to Beijing. [Hansard "page 80"]
|
|
| 16.2.04
| CA
| The Panel was briefed on the work progress of the Task Force since 28.1.04. [Six sets of transcript of the media session by CS during the visit of the Task Force to Beijing from 8.2.04 to 10.2.04 and press release issued by Xinhua News Agency on 10.2.04] [Paper]
|
|
| 25.2.04
| CM
| Hon Andrew CHENG moved a motion on "Immediately consulting the public on election by universal suffrage" for debate in Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 142"]
|
|
| 27.2.04
| HC
| CS briefed HC on the work progress of the Task Force. [Paper] [Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 15.3.04
| CA
| The Panel was briefed on the progress of work of the Task Force since 16.2.04. [Paper]
|
|
| 17.3.04
| CM
| Hon James To moved a motion on "Respecting and complying with the principles prescribed in the Basic Law" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 138"]
|
|
| 26.3.04
| PRESS
| CE announced at a press conference that -
| NPCSC would give an interpretation of Article 7 of Annex I and Article III of Annex II to the Basic Law at its meeting on 2.4.04 to 6.4.04; and
| | the Task Force would meet with representatives of NPCSC on 30.3.04 | | |
[CE's transcripts on constitutional development]
[CS's statement]
[Transcript of question and answer session]
|
|
| 30.3.04
| PRESS
| The Task Force met representatives of NPCSC in Shenzhen.
The First Report of the Task Force was published.
[CS's statement]
[Transcript of question and answer session]
|
|
| 31.3.04
| CA
| The Panel was briefed on the First Report of the Task Force.
[First Report of the Task Force]
[Annexes 1, 2 and 3 to the Report]
[Paper]
[Submission from the Article 45 Concern Group]
|
|
| 6.4.04
| PRESS
| The interpretation of NPCSC of Article 7 of Annex I and Article III of Annex II to the Basic Law was promulgated. CE was required to make a report to NPCSC as regards whether there was a need to amend the methods for electing CE in 2007 and for forming LegCo in 2008 (the "electoral methods").
[CE's transcript]
[CS's statement]
[CS's transcript]
|
|
| 15.4.04
| PRESS
| CE submitted a report to NPCSC in accordance with the NPCSC Interpretation. CE considered that "electoral methods" should be amended and requested NPCSC to make a determination in this respect.
The Second Report of the Task Force was published. The Report was attached as an annex to the CE's report to NPCSC.
SCA presented the two reports to the Deputy Secretary-General of NPCSC at the Great Hall of the People.
[Press release]
[CE's transcript]
[CS's statement]
[Transcript of question and answer session]
|
|
| 16.4.04
| CA
| The Task Force briefed the Panel on the CE Report to NPCSC and the Second Report of the Task Force.
[Report by CE]
[Second Report of the Task Force]
[Annexes 1, 2 and 3 to the Report of the Task Force]
[Paper]
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum moved a motion to call upon CE to consult the people of Hong Kong immediately and submit a supplementary report to reflect public opinions, so as to fulfill Hong Kong people's aspiration for the election of CE and LegCo Members by universal suffrage in 2007 and 2008 respectively. The motion was deferred to the Panel meeting on 19.4.04 for a decision.
|
|
| 19.4.04
| CA
| Dr Hon YEUNG Sum's motion was negatived.
|
|
| PRESS
| CE issued a statement to announce the decision of NPCSC to put the CE's report to NPCSC on the agenda of its meeting on 25.4.04 and 26.4.04. [Press release]
|
|
| 21.4.04 to 22.4.04
| PRESS
| At the invitation of NPCSC, the Task Force briefed NPCSC representatives on its Second Report in Shenzhen. [Press release]
|
|
| 22.4.04
| CM
| Hon Frederick FUNG moved a motion for the Council to adjourn for the purpose of debating the "Report by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on whether there is a need to amend the methods for selecting the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2007 and for forming the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2008". The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 125"]
|
|
| 25.4.04 to 26.4.04
| PRESS
| NPCSC deliberated on the CE's report and promulgated its decision on 26.4.04 (the NPCSC Decision). The NPCSC Decision is summarized as follows -
| the election of the third term CE in 2007 and LegCo in the fourth term in 2008 should not be by means of universal suffrage;
| | the 50/50 ratio for Members returned by functional and geographical constituencies would remain unchanged for the fourth term LegCo;
| | the procedures for voting on bills and motions in LegCo should remain unchanged; and
| | subject to the above not being contravened, the "electoral methods" could be appropriately amended, consistent with the principle of gradual and orderly progress and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law.
| | | | |
On 26.4.04, representatives of NPCSC held two forums to meet representatives of various sectors including LegCo Members.
[CE spoke on NPCSC's constitutional development decision]
[CS's statement]
[Transcript of question and answer session]
|
|
| 4.5.04
| CA
| The Task Force briefed the Panel on the NPCSC Decision and the way forward. [Paper] [NPCSC's decision]
|
|
| 5.5.04
| CM
| Hon Frederick FUNG moved a motion on "Requesting the Chief Executive to submit a supplementary report to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 133"]
|
|
| 11.5.04
| PRESS
| The Third Report of the Task Force was published.
[CE's talks about the Third Report]
[CS's statement]
[Transcript of question and answer session]
|
|
| 17.5.04
| CA
| The Panel was briefed on the Third Report of the Task Force. The consultation period for the Third Report would end on 31.8.04 [Third Report of the Task Force] [Paper]
|
|
| 19.5.04
| CM
| Hon Albert HO moved a motion on "Regretting the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to rule out universal suffrage in the years 2007 and 2008" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 161"]
|
|
| 2.6.04
| CQ
| Hon Martin LEE raised a question on "Interpretation of the Basic Law and decision on issues relating to the methods for selecting the Chief Executive in 2007 and for forming the Legislative Council in 2008 by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress" at the Council meeting. [Hansard "page 74"]
|
|
| 9.6.04
| CQ
| Hon SZETO Wah raised a question on "The report submitted by the Chief Executive to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress" at the Council meeting. [Hansard "page 58"]
Hon Audrey EU raised a written question on "Registered voters of the functional constituencies" at the Council meeting. [Hansard "page 64"]
|
|
| 9.6.04
| CM
| Hon LEE Cheuk-yan moved a motion on "Demonstrating the people's power on 1 July" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 127"]
|
|
| 24.5.04 and 11.6.04
| PRESS
| The Task Force commissioned the Central Policy Unit to hold two Seminars on Constitutional Development on 24.5.04 and 11.6.04 respectively. [Press release]
|
|
| 21.6.04
| CA
| Arising from members' concern about certain remarks made by Mr Zhu Yucheng, Director of the Institute of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs (IHKMA), at a forum on 15.5.04 2004 and as agreed at the Panel meeting on 17.5.04, the Panel Chairman wrote to invite Mr Zhu to attend a meeting of the Panel to exchange views with members on the relevant issues. [Letter (Chinese version only)]
The Task Force briefed the Panel on its progress of work since 17.5.04, including details of the two Seminars on Constitutional Development. [Paper]
|
|
| 25.6.04 and 12.7.04
| CA
| IHKMA had replied that Mr Zhu Yucheng would not attend a meeting of the Panel. Excerpts from two publications, i.e. "The Downing Street Years" and "鄧小平文選" were attached to IHKMA's letter dated 25.6.04 for members' reference.
[IHKMA's Letter (Chinese version only)]
[CA Panel Chairman's letter (Chinese version only)]
|
|
| 2.7.04
| HC
| The issue of constitutional development in Hong Kong was discussed under the topic "The business sector's involvement in political development and policy-making" at the special meeting of HC attended by CS.
[Paper] [Minutes "page 7"]
|
|
| 6/04 to 8/04
| -
| Six Focus Group Discussions on Constitutional Development were organized by the Task Force on 25 June, 23, 26, 30 July, 11 and 23 August 2004 respectively. In addition, four Regional Forums on Constitutional Development were organized on 14, 19, 21 and 28 July 2004 respectively.
|
|
| 11.8.04
| PRESS
| The Task Force decided that the consultation period for the Third Report would be extended from 31.8.04 to 30.9.04. [Press release]
|
|
| 28.9.04
| PRESS
| The Task Force decided that the consultation period for the Third Report would be further extended to 15.10.04. [Press release]
|
|
| 18.10.04
| CA
| The Task Force briefed the Panel on the work progress of the consultation on the Third Report of the Task Force. [Paper] [Summaries of 12 discussion sessions held on the Third Report of the Task Force between May and August 2004] [Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG proposed a motion on referendum at the Panel meeting. The Panel agreed to adjourn the discussion on the motion.
|
|
| 10.11.04
| CQ
| Dr Hon YEUNG Sum raised a question on "Constitutional development". Dr Hon YEUNG Sum raised a question on "Constitutional development". [Hansard "page 14"]
|
|
| 10.11.04
| CM
| Hon Ronny TONG moved a motion on "Constitutional reform" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 131"]
|
|
| 15.11.04
| CA
| The motion on referendum proposed by Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG was debated by the Panel. The Panel agreed to defer a decision on the motion. [Wording of Dr CHEUNG's motion]
|
|
| 29.11.04
| CA
| The motion on referendum proposed by Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG was negatived by the Panel.
|
|
| 15.12.04
| COU
| CS made a statement in Council on the Fourth Report of the Task Force which was published. The consultation on the Fourth Report would end on 31.3.05.
[Hansard "page 75"]
[CS's speech]
[Transcript of question and answer session of a press conference given by the Task Force]
|
|
| 20.12.04
| CA
| The Panel was briefed on the Fourth Report of the Task Force and the outline work plan of the Task Force regarding the "electoral methods".
[Paper on outline work plan]
[Fourth Report of the Task Force]
[Appendix I to the Report]
[Appendix II to the Report]
[Paper on the Fourth Report]
The Panel agreed to hold three special meetings to receive views on three issues relating to constitutional development after 2007.
|
|
| 5.1.05
| CM
| Hon Albert CHENG moved a motion on "The Fourth Report of the Constitutional Task Force" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 147"]
|
|
| 13.1.05
| CA
| The motion on opinion poll proposed by Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki was negatived by the Panel.
|
|
| 15.1.05
| CA
| The Panel received views on the "Pros and cons of the existing political structure and the implications on good governance/The executive and the legislature relationship/The system and role of the civil service".
|
|
| 26.1.05
| CQ
| Dr Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee raised a question on "Returning of Some Legislative Council Members by Functional Constituencies ". [Hansard "page 42"]
|
|
| 19.2.05
| CA
| The Panel received views on "Methods for selecting the Chief Executive in 2007 (including the composition and operation of the Election Committee) and for forming the Legislative Council in 2008".
|
|
| 21.2.05
| CA
| The Panel discussed the issue of "Political party law". [Paper] [Information Note on "Views on Political Party Law in Hong Kong"]
|
|
| 26.2.05
| CA
| The Panel received views on "Role and development of political parties".
|
|
| 9.3.05
| CM
| Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah moved a motion on "Shortcomings of Functional Constituencies" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 197"]
|
|
| 8.6.05
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Measures to Groom Political Talents". [Hansard "page 86"]
|
|
| 29.6.05
| CQ
| Hon Martin LEE raised a question on "Reform of Executive Council". [Hansard "page 13"]
|
|
| 6.7.05
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on "Proposal to recruit people with political aspiration to serve as administrative assistants to policy secretaries". [Hansard "page 89"]
|
|
| 18.7.05
| CA
| The Panel discussed the issues of "Restructuring of the Executive Council" and "Creation of junior political positions in the Administration". [Fact sheets]
|
|
| 17.10.05
| CA
| SCA briefed the Panel on the initiatives relating to constitutional development for 2007 and 2008 covered in the 2005-06 Policy Address. [Paper]
|
|
| 19.10.05
| CQ
| Dr Hon YEUNG Sum raised a question on "Political Reform". [Hansard "page 39"]
|
|
| 19.10.05
| COU
| The Fifth Report of the Task Force was published. [Fifth Report] [CS statement]
|
|
| 21.10.05
| HC
| The House Committee agreed to form a Subcommittee to Study the Administration's Proposals for the Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive in 2007 and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2008 (The Subcommittee) to examine the package of proposals put forth in the Fifth Report of the Task Force (the package of proposals).
|
|
| 21.10.05
| CA
| The Panel was briefed on the Fifth Report of the Task Force. [Background brief prepared by the Secretariat] [Paper]
|
|
| 27.10.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee fixed the meeting schedule and the date to receive public views.
|
|
| 2.11.05
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong raised a question on "Timetable for Dual Elections by Universal Suffrage". [Hansard "page 60"]
|
|
| 4.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the proposed list of areas of study and the legislative timetable for implementing the package of proposals. [Paper] [Paper]
|
|
| 9.11.05
| CM
| Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah moved a motion on "Constitutional Reform Proposal" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 219"]
|
|
| 11.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee endorsed the proposed term of reference and discussed the way forward. The Subcommittee noted that the Administration had entrusted the Commission on Strategic Development to study models for implementing universal suffrage for selecting CE and forming LegCo.[Term of reference]
The Subcommittee discussed views of the Central Authorities on the Constitutional Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the package of proposals.[Paper]
|
|
| 12.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee received public views.
|
|
| 15.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed opinion polls on constitutional development, legal issues relating to the two draft motions in Annexes B and C of the Fifth Report, and list of questions referred from the Committee on Rules of Procedure.
[Paper]
[Paper]
[Paper]
[Paper]
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|
| 19.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the legal issues relating to the two draft motions in Annexes B and C of Fifth Report and the package of proposals. [Paper] [Paper]
|
|
| 22.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the questions referred from the Committee on Rules of Procedure and the method for selecting CE in 2007.[Paper] [Paper]
|
|
| 28.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the method for forming LegCo in 2008.[Paper]
|
|
| 29.11.05
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee scrutinized the draft motions in Annexes B and C of the Fifth Report and discussed legal issues arising from the term of office of CE. [Fifth Report]
|
|
| 30.11.05
| CQ
| Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on "Position and Reaction of Middle Class Towards Universal Suffrage". [Hansard "page 44"]
|
|
| 30.11.05
| CQ
| Hon MA Lik raised a question on "Expansion of Election Committee". [Hansard "page 73"]
|
|
| 30.11.05
| CM
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung moved a motion on "Conducting a referendum on the full implementation of elections by universal suffrage in 2007 and 2008" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 123"]
|
|
| 7.12.05
| CQ
| Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on "Collecting Public Views on Constitutional Development". [Hansard "page 80"]
|
|
| 7.12.05
| CM
| Dr Hon YEUNG Sum moved a motion on "Democratic political system" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 90"]
|
|
| 9.12.05
| HC
| The Subcommittee made a report to the House Committee. [Report]
|
|
| 19.12.05
| CA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposed adjustments to the package of proposals i.e. phased abolition of appointed District Council seats. [LegCo Brief]
The Panel agreed that universal suffrage should become a regular discussion item. Members discussed some of the issues raised in the papers issued to the Commission on Strategic Development (CSD).
[Paper discussed by the Committee on Governance and Political Development under the Commission on Strategic Development at its meeting on 29 November 2005]
[Paper discussed by the Committee on Governance and Political Development under the Commission on Strategic Development at its meeting on 29 November 2005]
|
|
| 21.12.05
| CQ
| Hon Martin LEE raised a question on "Establishment of Bicameral System in Hong Kong". [Hansard "page 31 "]
|
|
| 21.12.05
| COU |
SCA moved two motions on "The Amendment to the Method for the Selection of the Chief Executive" and "The Amendment to the Method for the Formation of the Legislative Council". The two motions were negatived. [Hansard]
|
|
| 16.1.06
| CA
| The Administration briefed members on the legislative proposals to amend the Chief Executive Election Ordinance. The main proposals seek to clarify the number of consecutive terms that a new CE returned in by-election may serve, and the electoral arrangements in the event that only one CE candidate is validly nominated. [Paper]
The Panel discussed the Democratic Party's proposals for electing CE and LegCo by universal suffrage. [Paper] (Chinese version only)
|
|
| 18.2.06
| CA
| The Democratic Party proposed five issues relating to universal suffrage for discussion by the Panel. [Paper] (Chinese version only)
|
|
| 10.3.06
| HC
| The Chief Executive Election and Legislative Council Election (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2006 was introduced into LegCo on 3.3.06 and a Bills Committee was formed on 10.3.06. The main proposals of the Bill seek to clarify the number of consecutive terms that a new CE returned in by-election may serve, and the electoral arrangements in the event that only one CE candidate is validly nominated. The Bills Committee made a report to the Council on 10 May 2006. The Bill was passed on the same date. [Report]
|
|
| 20.3.06
| CA
| The Panel discussed the model for electing the head of state/government and member of legislatures in some foreign countries [Information Note on "Summary of Electoral Systems in Selected Places"] [Papers]
|
|
| 21.4.06
| CA
| The Panel discussed the method for selecting CE by universal suffrage and review of the Chief Executive Election Ordinance. [Paper]
|
|
| 10.5.06
| CM
| Hon Fernando CHEUNG moved a motion on "Perfecting the Framework of Advisory and Statutory Bodies" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 235"]
|
|
| 15.5.06
| CA
| The Panel discussed the model for forming LegCo by universal suffrage proposed by the Democratic Party
[Paper]
[Information Note on "Functional Representation in Ireland and Slovenia"]
[Information Note on "Compliance of the Electoral System of the Legislature with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: New Zealand"]
[Fact Sheet on "Nationality Requirement of Legislators in Selected Countries"] [Papers] (Chinese version only)
|
|
| 17.5.06
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Conditions for Implementation of Universal Suffrage in Hong Kong". [Hansard "page 22"]
|
|
| 7.6.06
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Discussion with Central Authorities Before Announcement of Government Policies". [Hansard "page 87"]
|
|
| 14.6.06
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Dual Elections by Universal Suffrage". [Hansard "page 42"]
|
|
| 19.6.06
| CA
| The Panel discussed the paper prepared by the Secretariat which summarized the proposals on models for selecting CE and forming LegCo by universal suffrage received by LegCo Committees. [Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 16.10.06
| CA
| The Panel discussed constitutional development after 2007 during the policy briefing by Secretary for Constitutional Affairs. Members noted that in mid-2007, the Administration would publish a green paper summarising the views collected by the CSD on the models, roadmap and timetable for selecting CE and forming LegCo by universal suffrage for public consultation. Members queried the representativeness of CSD in studying models for implementing universal suffrage. [Policy Agenda] [Paper]
|
|
| 20.11.06
| CA
| The Panel discussed the models for forming LegCo by universal suffrage.
[Paper]
[Paper]
[Paper]
|
|
| 22.11.06
| CM
| Hon Ronny TONG moved a motion on "Electing the Chief Executive by universal suffrage" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 176"]
|
|
| 29.11.06
| CM
| Hon LEE Cheuk-yan moved a motion on "Electing the Legislative Council by universal suffrage" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 125"]
|
|
| 6.12.06
| CM
| Hon Margaret NG moved a motion on "Promoting the development party politics" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 145"]
|
|
| 18.12.06
| CA
| The Panel discussed the models for selecting CE by universal suffrage.
[Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
[Paper 3]
[Paper 4]
[Paper 5]
[Paper 6]
[Paper 7] (Chinese version only)
[Paper 8] (English version only)
[Paper 9]
|
|
| 23.1.07
| CA
| The Panel discussed the relationship between the Executive Authorities and the Legislature [Paper]
|
|
| 24.1.07
| CQ
| Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on "Commenting on Constitutional Development of Hong Kong". [Hansard "page 26"]
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|
| 26.3.07
| CA
| The Panel discussed the next step of work of the Administration in promoting constitutional development [Paper 1] [Paper 2]
|
|
| 16.4.07
| CA
| The Panel discussed the possible models for selecting CE and for forming LegCo by universal suffrage
[Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
[Paper 3]
[Paper 4]
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|
| 21.5.07
| CA
| The Panel received views from deputations on the models, roadmap and timetable for selecting CE and for forming LegCo by universal suffrage. [Paper]
The Panel also discussed the role of CSD. [Paper]
|
|
| 23.5.07
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung raised a question on "Universal Suffrage Proposals". [Hansard "page 32"]
|
|
| 20.6.07
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Election of Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage". [Hansard "page 86"]
|
|
| 21.6.07
| CA
| The Panel discussed CSD's paper summarizing the discussions on the models, roadmap and timetable for electing CE and forming LegCo by universal suffrage. Members also discussed the presentation/content of the green paper on constitutional development and the consultation process.
[Paper]
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|
| 27.6.07
| CQ
| Hon Ronny TONG raised question on "Democratic Development for HKSAR". [Hansard "page 6"]
|
|
| 27.6.07
| CQ
| Hon LEE Cheuk-yan raised a question on "Qualification for Candidacy of Chief Executive to be Selected by Universal Suffrage". [Hansard "page 16"]
|
|
| 27.6.07
| CQ
| Hon Alan LEONG raised a question on "Options for Universal Suffrage". [Hansard "page 26"]
|
|
| 27.6.07
| CQ
| Hon James TO raised a question on "Remarks of NPCSC Chairman". [Hansard "page 44"]
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|
| 11.7.07
| COU
| The Administration published the Green Paper on Constitutional Development (the Green Paper). The consultation period would end on 10 October 2007. [Green Paper]
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| 16.7.07
| CA
| The Panel discussed the options presented in the Green Paper and how a package of mainstream proposals for universal suffrage would be put together after consultation.
[Statement by Chief Secretary]
[Paper]
|
|
| 25.7.07
| CA
| The Panel continued discussion on the Green Paper and agreed to schedule a number of special meetings before commencement of the next LegCo session.
|
|
| 7.9.07
| CA
| The Panel discussed progress of the consultation on the Green Paper
[Paper]
[Press releases 1]
[Press releases 2]
[Press releases 3]
[Press releases 4]
[Press releases 5]
[Press releases 6]
[Press releases 7]
[Press releases 8]
[Press releases 9]
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|
| 10.9.07, 12.9.07 and 14.9.07
| CA
| The Panel received views from deputations on the Green Paper.
|
|
| 5.10.07
| CA
| The Panel continued its discussion on the Green Paper. [Papers] [Information Papers] (Chinese version only)
|
|
| 15.10.07
| CA
| Members enquired how the views collected during the consultation on the Green Paper would be analysed and assessed. [Papers]
|
|
| 12.12.07
| COU
| Chief Secretary for Administration made a statement at the Council on :
| (a) | Report by the CE to NPCSC on whether there is a need to amend the methods for selecting CE and forming the LegCo in 2012 (the CE Report); and
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| (b) | the Report on Public Consultation on Green Paper on Constitutional Development (the Green Paper Report).
|
[Hansard "page 81]
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|
| 17.12.07
| CA
| The Panel discussed the conclusion and recommendations of the CE Report and the Green Paper Report.
[Report by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Public Consultation on Constitutional Development and on whether there is a need to amend the methods for selecting the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and for forming the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2012]
[Report on Public Consultation on Green Paper on Constitutional Development]
[Statement by the Chief Secretary for Administration]
[Press releases]
|
|
| 19.12.07
| CA
| The Panel continued its discussion on the CE Report and the Green Paper Report.
|
|
| 29.12.07
| PRESS
| NPCSC deliberated on the CE Report and promulgated its decision on 29.12.07 (the NPCSC Decision). The NPCSC Decision is summarized as follows -
- CE and LegCo elections in 2012 shall not be implemented by the method of universal suffrage. Appropriate amendments may be made to the specific methods for selecting CE and forming LegCo in 2012;
- The ratio between Members returned by FC and Members returned by GC shall remain unchanged. The procedures for voting on bills and motions shall remained unchanged; and
- CE election by universal suffrage may be implemented in 2017 and thereafter, all Members of LegCo may be elected by universal suffrage.
[The NPCSC Decision]
[Press Release]
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|
| 9.1.08
| CM
| Hon Albert CHAN moved a motion on "Report on Public Consultation on Green Paper on Constitutional Development" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 83"]
|
|
| 21.1.08
| CA
| The Panel discussed the NPCSC Decision and the Administration's way forward. Members noted that CE had appointed the Task Group on Constitutional Development under CSD to discuss the two electoral methods for 2012.
|
|
| 23.1.08
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Implementation of Universal Suffrage for Chief Executive and Legislative Council in 2012". [Hansard "page 84"]
|
|
| 17.3.08
| CA
| The Panel discussed the method for electing CE in 2012. [Paper]
|
|
| 19.5.08
| CA
| The Panel discussed the method for forming LegCo in 2012.
[Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
|
|
| 2.7.08
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Selection of Chief Executive and Election of Members of Legislative Council by Universal Suffrage ". [Hansard "page 69"]
|
|
| 23.10.08
| CA
| The Panel discussed the methods for selecting CE and for forming LegCo in 2012 during the policy briefing.
|
|
| 7.1.09
| CM
| Hon Margaret NG moved a motion on "Public Consultation on 2012 Constitutional Development" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 158"]
|
|
| 14.1.09
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Measures Conducive to Development of Political Parties". [Hansard "page 7"]
|
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| 11.2.09
| CM
| Hon Albert HO moved a motion on "Procrastinating Public Consultation on Constitutional Development" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 113"]
|
|
| 16.2.09
| CA
| The Panel discussed the timetable for public consultation and legislative process for the electoral methods for electing CE and for forming LegCo for 2012.
[Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
|
|
| 17.6.09
| CM
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung moved a motion on " Proposal on the constitutional reform in Hong Kong" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 275"]
|
|
| 18.11.09
| COU
| CS made a statement in Council on the Consultation Document on Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012. The consultation exercise would end on 19.2.10.
[Hansard "page 100"]
|
|
| 26.11.09
| CA
| The Panel discussed the Consultation Document on Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012.
[Consultation Document]
[Statement by the Chief Secretary for Administration]
[Updated background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 2.12.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Retention or Otherwise of Functional Constituencies of Legislative Council". [Hansard "page 11"]
|
|
| 2.12.09
| CM
| Hon Alan LEONG moved a motion on "Roadmap for Universal Suffrage" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 176"]
|
|
5.12.09
9.1.10 and 12.1.10
| CA
| The Panel received views from deputations on the Consultation Document on Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012.
|
|
| 6.1.10
| CQ
| Hon Audrey EU raised a question on "Abolition of Functional Constituencies of Legislative Council". [Hansard "page 15"]
|
|
| 3.2.10
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Referendum Activities". [Hansard "page 50"]
|
|
| 10.3.10
| CQ
| Hon TSE Wai-chun raised a question on "Legislative Council Functional Constituencies". [Hansard "page 36"]
|
|
| 16.4.10
| HC
| The House Committee agreed to form a Subcommittee to study the package of proposals put forth by the Administration for the methods for selecting the Chief Executive and for forming the Legislative Council in 2012 ("the Subcommittee"). [Minutes]
|
|
| 27.4.10
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee fixed the meeting schedule and the date to receive public views. [Package of Proposals]
[Paper]
[Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 28.4.10
| CQ
| Hon Albert HO raised a question on "Legislative Council Functional Constituencies". [Hansard "page 70"]
|
|
| 3, 11 and 18.5.10
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the method for selecting the Chief Executive in 2012. [Order of Study]
[Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
[Paper 3]
|
|
| 22, 25 and 29.5.10 | SUBC
| The Subcommittee received views from deputations.
|
|
| 26.5.10
| CQ
| Hon Audrey EU raised a question on "Functional Constituency Elections". [Hansard "page 54"]
|
|
| 31.5.10
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the method for selecting the Chief Executive in 2012 and the method for forming LegCo in 2012. [Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
[Fact sheet prepared by the Secretariat]
[Information paper prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 3.6.10
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the universal suffrage for the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council and the legislative process and timetable. [Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
|
|
| 9.6.10
| CQ
| Hon Albert HO raised a question on "Methods for Selecting Chief Executive and for Forming Legislative Council in 2012". [Hansard "page 52"]
|
|
| 9.6.10
| CM
| Hon Ronny TONG moved a motion on "Constitutional Reform" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 181"]
|
|
| 11.6.10
| HC
| The Subcommittee made a report to the House Committee. [Report]
|
|
| 23.6.10
| CQ
| Hon Alan LEONG raised a question on "Reform of Political System". [Hansard "page 11"]
|
|
| 24.6.10
| COU
| Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs moved a motion "Amendment to the Method for the Selection of the Chief Executive". The motion was passed by a two-thirds majority at the Council meeting. [Hansard "page 6"]
|
|
| 25.6.10
| COU
| Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs moved a motion "Amendment to the Method for the Formation of the Legislative Council and its Voting Procedures". The motion was passed by a two-thirds majority at the Council meeting. [Hansard "page 6"]
|
|
| 14.7.10
| CQ
| Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on "Follow-up Work to Passage of Motions to Amend Methods for Selection of
Chief Executive and for Forming Legislative Council in 2012". [Hansard "page 79"]
|
|
| 19.7.10
| CA
| The Panel discussed the methods for selecting the Chief Executive and electing the Legislative Council in 2012 : Main issues to be considered under local legislation. [Paper]
[Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 20.10.10
| CQ
| Hon Tanya CHAN raised a question on "Electorate Base of Legislative Council Functional Constituencies". [Hansard "page 12"]
|
|
| 30.10.10
| CA
| The Panel discussed the arrangements regarding the Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012. [Paper]
[Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 30.6.11
| CM
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung moved a motion on "Proposal on the Constitutional Reform in Hong Kong" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 124"]
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