 | Research Report
| Report No. |
Research Report |
Completion Date |
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| RP02/94-95 |
The Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights in Overseas Jurisdictions and Hong Kong
This research studies the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ("ICESCR") in Japan, Australia, Canada, France, Switzerland, the United States and Hong Kong. It explains the difficulties in the codification of ICESCR in one legislation, including the wide scope of the rights, covenant drafted in general terms, and the need for a package of appropriate measures to enforce the rights. |
April 1995 |
| RP05/94-95 |
The Internet and Related Issues
This research studies the Internet and related issues. It covers the background information on Internet/Bulletin Board Systems (including its nature, role, function and present development), merits and shortcomings of such electronic communication networks, pros and cons, as well as the implications of government regulation or de-regulation of such telecommunication systems, the situation in Hong Kong and the international effort in the development of a global information infrastructure. |
29 May 1995 |
| RP06/94-95 |
Superannuation Schemes of UGC-funded Institutions
This research provides information on retirement schemes and the registration, funding requirements of the Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance, and the superannuation schemes of UGC-funded institutions, including a simple analysis of their past performance and a comparison of the scheme features with those of selected companies in the private sector. |
5 June 1995 |
| RP07/94-95 |
Superannuation Schemes of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Tourist Association and the Vocational Training Council
This research studies the superannuation schemes of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Tourist Association and the Vocational Training Council. It examines the basic features of their schemes and investigates whether these organizations encounter similar solvency problems as some of the tertiary institutions and the measures adopted to address the problems, if any. |
July 1995 |
| RP08/94-95 |
Superannuation Schemes of UGC-funded Institutions --- Employers' Responsibilities and Power to Make Changes
This research examines in detail employers' responsibilities and power to make changes in the superannuation schemes of the institutions funded by the University Grants Committee. These institutions include the University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Baptist University, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Lingnan College. |
July 1995 |
| RP09/94-95 |
Superannuation Schemes of UGC-funded Institutions --- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
This research analyzes factors accounting for the decline in solvency ratios of the superannuation schemes of the University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. It covers the trend in solvency ratios, trends in scheme assets and liabilities and factors affecting changes in assets and liabilities. |
July 1995 |
| RP10/94-95 |
Power of Parliamentary Committees in Obtaining Information from the Executive
This research studies the power of overseas parliamentary committees in obtaining information from the Executive in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. It covers the power to send for persons, papers and records, conflicts between Crown privilege and parliamentary privilege, and relevant guidelines issued. |
July 1995 |
| RP11/94-95 |
Newspaper Licensing and Distribution Systems in Hong Kong
This research provides general information on the newspaper licensing and distribution systems in Hong Kong. It covers the registration of newspapers, licensing of newspaper distributors, and the newspaper distribution system in Hong Kong. It also gives a brief account on the registration and regulation of newspapers in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. |
July 1995 |
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