Bills Committee on National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill


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  1. Background information on the Bill


  2. Ref: SBCR 2/1162/97

    -Legislative Council Brief, booklet entitled "National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill - Explanatory Notes" and leaflet entitled "National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill - Overview"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1171/02-03

    -Press release issued by the Administration on the statement made by the Secretary for Security on the Bill at the Legislative Council meeting on 12.2.2003 (25 March 2003)

    LC Paper No. LS61/02-03

    -Legal Service Division Report

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1215/02-03

    -"Collection of existing statutory provisions relevant to the National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill" issued by the Department of Justice in February 2003 (8 and 1 April 2003, 27 and 25 March 2003)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1378/02-03(03)

    -Background brief on the Bill prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (25 March 2003)

    Paper No. 69

    -Committee Stage amendments to the Bill proposed by the Administration

    Paper No. 88

    -Committee Stage amendments to the Bill proposed by the Administration

    Paper No. 90

    -List of papers relevant to different study areas of the Bill prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat

    Paper No. 96

    -List of papers relevant to study areas of the Bill prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (position as at 13 June 2003)

    Paper No. 97

    -Letter dated 13 June 2003 from Hon Margaret NG and Hon Audrey EU attaching their proposed amendments to the Bill

    Paper No. 100

    -Committee Stage amendments to the Bill (2nd draft dated 16 June 2003) proposed by the Administration

    Paper No. 104

    -Amendments to the Bill proposed respectively by Hon Cyd HO, Hon Albert HO, Hon Martin LEE, Hon James TO, Hon SIN Chung-kai, Hon Emily LAU and Hon Frederick FUNG

    Paper No. 105

    -New Committee Stage amendments to new sections 8C and 8D of the Societies Ordinance proposed by the Administration

    Paper No. 106

    -Amendments to the Bill proposed by Hon Miriam LAU

    Paper No. 107

    -Amendments to the Bill proposed by Hon LAU Kong-wah

    Paper No. 111

    -New Committee Stage amendments proposed by the Administration

    Paper No. 112

    -Administration's paper entitled "Protecting national security and human rights"


  3. Papers relating to enforcement to be consistent with the Basic Law


  4. Paper No. 16

    -Administration's response to the questions raised at the meeting on 27 March 2003 regarding the three clauses of the Bill where it was specifically stated that the provisions must be interpreted, applied and enforced in a manner consistent with Article 39 of the Basic Law

    Paper No. 29

    -Administration's paper entitled "Issues relating to Article 39 of the Basic Law"

    Paper No. 41

    -Letter dated 14 May 2003 from the Legal Service Division to the Administration regarding Paper No. 16

    Paper No. 57

    -Administration's reply to letter dated 14 May 2003 from the Legal Service Division to the Administration regarding Paper No. 16

  5. Papers relating to treason


  6. Paper No. 1

    -Administration's response to the issues raised and information sought at the Joint meeting of the Panel on Security and Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services on 17 January 2003 (8 and 1 April 2003, 27 and 25 March 2003)

    Paper No. 7

    -Letter dated 27 March 2003 from the Administration attaching the case of Joyce v. DPP referred to in Paper No.1 (8 and 1 April 2003)

    Paper No. 14

    -Letter dated 4 April 2003 from the Administration attaching the case of Re Schaefer referred to in Paper No. 1 (8 April 2003)

    Paper No. 15

    -Verbatim record of the discussion relating to queries raised by some members on the interpretation of the provision in respect of Taiwan being a part of the People's Republic of China and the Administration's response, as well as the Administration's clarification on the ownership of the People's Liberation Army

    Paper No. 17

    -Administration's paper entitled "Doing any act with intent to prejudice the position of the PRC in the war "

    Paper No. 18

    -Administration's paper entitled "Instigating armed forces to invade and sedition"

    Paper No. 22

    -Administration's paper entitled "Joining the enemies in acts of hostility against the country"

    Paper No. 23

    -Administration's paper on the meaning and interpretation of the term "consideration" under section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance

    Paper No. 24

    -Extract from the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China relating to extraterritorial application

    Paper No. 25

    -Administration's paper entitled "Chinese nationality and HKSAR permanent residency status"

    Paper No. 35

    -Administration's paper entitled "The People's Republic of China"

    Paper No. 43

    -Administration's paper entitled "Instigate foreign armed forces to invade with force"

    Paper No. 45

    -Judgment on the case of "TSE Yiu-hon Patrick (An Infant) v HKSAR Passports Appeal Board & Anor"

    Paper No. 54

    -Administration's paper entitled "'Instigating' or 'inciting' an armed invasion"

    Paper No. 76

    -Administration's paper entitled "Assisting public enemy"

    Paper No. 77

    -Administration's paper entitled "Drafting issues in the proposed amendments to the Crimes Ordinance"

    Paper No. 85

    -Administration's paper entitled "Supplementary notes on Chinese nationality and HKSAR permanent residency status"

  7. Papers relating to subversion and secession


  8. Paper No. 19

    -Constitution of the People's Republic of China (22 & 15 April 2003)

    Paper No. 21

    -Amendments to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China in 1988, 1993 and 1999

    Paper No. 30

    -Administration's paper entitled "Seriously endangering the stability of the PRC"

    Paper No. 31

    -Administration's paper entitled "Justification for heads (a) and (c) of the subversion offence"

    Paper No. 32

    -Administration's paper entitled "Subversion by foreign armed forces?"

    Paper No. 33

    -Verbatim record of the discussion at the meeting on 8 April 2003 relating to the basic system of the People's Republic of China as established by the Constitution of the People's Republic of China

    Paper No. 36

    -Administration paper entitled "Application of the proposed subversion and secession offences outside Hong Kong"

    Paper No. 38

    -Administration's paper entitled "The offence of subversion"

    Paper No. 59

    -Administration's paper entitled "Proposed section 2C of Crimes Ordinance"

    Paper No. 68

    -Administration's paper entitled "The mental element required for subversion"

    Paper No. 71

    -Administration's paper entitled "Basic system of the People's Republic of China"

    Paper No. 77

    -Administration's paper entitled "Drafting issues in the proposed amendments to the Crimes Ordinance"

    Paper No. 78

    -Administration's paper entitled "Foreign case law on subversion"

    Paper No. 79

    -Administration's paper entitled "The position of non-Chinese Nationals under the Mainland Law of Subversion"

    Paper No. 83

    -Administration's paper entitled "Serious criminal means"

    Paper No. 91

    -Letter dated 10 June 2003 from the Department of Justice attaching the foreign cases concerning subversion referred to in Paper No. 78

  9. Papers relating to sedition


  10. Paper No. 2

    -Administration's paper entitled "Proposals to implement Article 23 broadly consistent with Johannesburg Principles"

    Paper No. 39
    (Chinese version only)

    -Letter dated 9 May 2003 from Hon SIN Chung-kai attaching a list of questions on Part 2 of the Bill to the Administration

    Paper No. 56

    -Administration's paper entitled "Seditious Publications - Definition of 'Publish'"

    Paper No. 62

    -Administration's paper entitled "Incitement as an element of sedition"

    Paper No. 99

    -Letter dated 17 June 2003 from the Department of Justice regarding "average man"

    Paper No. 110

    -Administration's response to issues raised in the letter dated 9 May 2003 from Hon SIN Chung-kai regarding part 2 of the Bill

  11. Issues relating to extra-territorial application


  12. Paper No. 50

    -Administration's paper entitled "Extraterritoriality"

  13. Papers relating to investigation power


  14. Paper No. 40

    -Administration's paper entitled "Procedure of application for search warrants from magistrates"

    Paper No. 51

    -Paper entitled "Investigation and Search Powers in the Crimes Ordinance as proposed to be amended by the Bill" prepared by the Legal Service Division

    Paper No. 58

    -Letter dated 23 May 2003 from the Judiciary Administrator on application for search warrants

    Paper No. 84

    -Administration's paper entitled "Emergency investigation powers"

  15. Issues relating to time limits for prosecution


  16. Paper No. 66

    -Administration's paper entitled "Proposed removal of time limits for prosecution"

  17. Papers relating to Adaptation of Laws


  18. Paper No. 8

    -Paper entitled "Adaptation of Laws Programme - Guiding Principle and Guideline Glossary of terms" issued by the Administration in November 1998 for the Bills Committee on Adaptation of Laws 1998 (29 and 8 April 2003)

    Paper No. 9

    -Background Brief on Adaptation of Laws Bill prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat for the Bills Committee on Adaptation of Laws Bill 2001 (29 and 8 April 2003)

    Paper No. 10

    -Report of the Bills Committee on Adaptation of Laws Bill 2001 (29 and 8 April 2003)

    Paper No. 28

    -Administration's paper entitled "Issues on Adaptation of Laws" (29 April 2003)

  19. Papers relating to unauthorized disclosure of protected information


  20. Paper No. 20

    -Administration's paper entitled "Unauthorized disclosure of protected information and the public interest"

    Supplementary Notes to Paper No. 20

    -Supplementary Notes to Paper No. 20

    Paper No. 42

    --Administration's paper entitled "The Administration's response to issues raised by the Legislative Council Assistant Legal Adviser in her letter of 27 March 2003"

    Paper No. 44
    (Chinese version only)

    --Relevant laws of the People's republic of China relating to discussion on amendments to the Official Secrets Ordinance

    Paper No. 47
    (English version only)

    -Extract from the Security of Information Act of Canada

    Paper No. 48
    (English version only)

    -Information on the case of R v Shayler

    Paper No. 49
    (English version only)

    -Information on the case of Lord Advocate v Scotsman Publications Ltd

    Paper No. 55

    -Administration's paper entitled "Official Secrets Ordinance - Damaging Test "

    Paper No. 61

    -Administration's paper entitled "Proposed section 16A(1)(a) of the Official Secrets Ordinance : Responsibility of the Central Authorities"

    Paper No. 63

    -Administration's paper entitled "Part II of the Official Secrets Ordinance"

    Paper No. 86

    -Administration's paper entitled "Amendments to official secrets legislation in other jurisdictions"

    Paper No. 87

    -Administration's paper entitled "Sections 18(5) and 23 and proposed section 16A(1) of the Official Secrets Ordinance"

  21. Papers relating to proscription of local organisations


  22. Paper No. 11

    -Administration's response to issues raised and information sought at the joint meeting of the Panel on Security and Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services on 15 February 2003 in relation to proscription of local organizations (8 April 2003)

    Paper No. 26

    -Letters dated 7 and 28 February 2003 from the Legal Service Division to the Administration

    Paper No. 27

    -Administration's replies dated 22 February 2003 to the letters dated 7 and 28 February 2003 from the Legal Service Division

    Paper No. 52

    -Table entitled "Specification of terrorists under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism) Ordinance and the proposed proscription mechanism under the National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill" provided by the Administration

    Paper No. 53

    -Administration's paper entitled "Special procedures for appeals against proscription"

    Paper No. 64

    -UK and Canadian legislation on special appeal procedures" provided by the Administration

    Paper No. 65

    -Letter dated 2 June 2003 from the Department of Justice attaching copies of overseas cases relating to special procedures

    Paper No. 67

    -Administration's paper entitled "Special Procedures for appeals against proscription"

    Paper No. 72

    -Administration's paper entitled "Definition of "National Security" in the Societies Ordinance"

    Paper No. 73

    -Administration's paper entitled "Assets of a proscribed organization"

    Paper No. 74

    -Administration's paper entitled "Central Authorities"

    Paper No. 75

    -Administration's paper entitled "Organizations to which the proposed section 8A of Societies Ordinance applies"

    Paper No. 80

    -Administration's paper entitled "Power to make rules to provide for court procedure"

    Paper No. 81

    -Administration's paper entitled "Compensation for proscription mechanism"

    Paper No. 89

    -Verbatim record on the Administration's responses to questions raised by Hon TSANG Yok-sing and Hon Albert HO concerning the application of new section 8A(2)(a), (b) and (c) of Societies Ordinance

    Paper No. 94

    -Paper entitled "Power to make rules and regulations for appeals under the new sections 8E and 8F of the Societies Ordinance" prepared by the Legal Service Division

    Paper No. 95

    -Letter dated 12 June 2003 from the Department of Justice regarding winding-up provisions

    Paper No. 98

    -Paper entitled "Special Procedures for Appeals against Proscription : Extracts of overseas cases" prepared by the Legal Service Division

    Paper No. 101

    -Verbatim record on the Administration's responses to questions raised by Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong on the proposed proscription of local organizations

    Paper No. 102

    -Paper entitled "Matters following proscription of an organization under proposed new section 8A of the Societies Ordinance" prepared by the Legal Service Division

    Paper No. 103

    -Administration's paper entitled "Proscribed organizations - a response to points raised by Mr Winston Poon, QC"

    Paper No. 108

    -Administration's paper entitled "Part XIIIA of the Companies Ordinance (Cap.32)"

    Paper No. 109

    -Extract from the Companies Act 1985 of the United Kingdom
    Paper No. 113

    -"Background information on the Societies Ordinance" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat
  23. Others


  24. Paper No. 3

    - Administration's paper entitled "Comparison of proposed offences with existing offences and with corresponding offences in other common law jurisdictions"
    Paper No. 5

    -Paper entitled "National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill proposed order and areas for study" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat

    Paper No. 6

    -Letter dated 27 March 2003 from the Legal Service Division to the Administration
    Paper No. 13

    -List of Bills Committees which had held meetings to receive public views (since July 1998) prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat

    Paper No. 34

    -Extract from the Criminal Laws of the people's Republic of China
    Paper No. 37

    -Administration's paper entitled "The Administration's response to issues raised by the Legislative Council Assistant Legal Adviser in her letter of 27 March 2003"
    Paper No. 39
    (Chinese version only)

    -Letter dated 9 May 2003 from Hon SIN Chung-kai attaching a list of questions on Part 2 of the Bill to the Administration
    Paper No. 46

    -Legal opinion provided by the Legal Service Division on whether a Legislative Council Member opposing the enactment of the Bill was in breach of the Legislative Council Oath

    Paper No. 60

    -Summary of views expressed/ suggestions made by organizations/individuals on the Bill prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat

    Paper No. 70

    -Administration's response to the issues raised by the Legislative Council Assistant Legal Adviser in her letter of 27 March 2003 (Second Batch)

    Paper No. 82

    -Administration's response to the issues raised by the Legislative Council Assistant Legal Adviser in her letter of 27 March 2003 (Third Batch)

    Paper No. 110

    -Administration's response to issues raised in the letter dated 9 May 2003 from Hon SIN Chung-kai regarding part 2 of the Bill

  25. Submissions


  26. (A) Submissions on the Bill

    Submission No. 1

    -Ms Anne HAKOSALO

    Submission No. 2

    -Mr TC Billy LEUNG

    Submission No. 3

    -Mr BAHRUNAN

    Submission No. 4

    -Committee to Protect Journalists

    Submission No. 5

    -International Publishers' Association

    Submission No. 6

    -C & J Associates Ltd[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 7

    -愛國營商小組 [Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 8

    -Heung Yee Kuk, New Territories[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 9

    -Professor Albert H Y CHEN, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong

    Submission No. 10

    -Joint Committee of Hong Kong Fisherman's Organizations[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 11

    -Hong Kong Fishermen's Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 12

    -Hong Kong Youth Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 13

    -New Century Forum[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 14

    -Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Community Organisations Ltd.[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 15

    -The Association of Hong Kong Health Care Professionals[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 16

    -Hong Kong Polytechnic Alumni Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 17

    -Federation of Hong Kong Kowloon New Territories Hawker Associations[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 18

    -Tai Po Tertiary Student Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 19

    -The Hong Kong Island Federation [Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 20

    -The Association of the Hong Kong Central and Western District Limited[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 21

    -The Hong Kong Southern District[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 22

    -Kowloon City, Kwun Tong and Wong Tai Sin Resident's Association Company Limited[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 23

    -The Chinese Muslim Cultural & Fraternal Association and Hong Kong Chinese Islamic Federation Ltd.[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 24

    -Miss WONG Wai-yee[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 25

    -New Century Society[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 26

    -Yau Tsim Mong Federation of Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 27

    -Hong Kong Federation of Fujian[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 28

    -Jin Jiang Clans Association (H.K.) Limited[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 29

    -Puning Clansmen's Association Limited[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 30

    -Mr NG Wai-tat, Jacky[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 31

    -Mr LAM Fan-i[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 32

    -Mr Harvey S K PONG[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 33

    -Mr K K LIU

    Submission No. 34

    -Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 35

    -Mr WONG Chun-kong[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 36

    -Mr CHAN Bing-woon[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 37

    -Sha Tin District Council[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 38

    -Mr范國威 and Mr黃慶華, members of Sai Kung District Council [Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 39

    -Dr Clement K M LEUNG

    Submission No. 40

    -Ms費斐[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 41

    -Mr溫嘉旋[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 42

    -Mr YEUNG Wai-sing, member of Eastern District Council [Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 43

    -Hong Kong Liner & Gillnetting Fisherman Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 44

    -Hong Kong & Kowloon Fishermen Association Limited[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 45

    -葵涌南居民聯會主席[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 46

    -The King Chung Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 47

    -New Territories Fishermen Fraternity Association[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 48

    -Mr NGAI Shiu-kit[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 49

    -Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

    Submission No. 50

    -Eating Establishment Employees General Union[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 51

    -Miss WONG Wai-yee[Speaking note provided in Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 52

    -Tai Po Tertiary Student Association[Speaking note provided in Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 53

    -Hong Kong Bar Association

    Submission No. 54

    -Hong Kong Chinese Reform Association Limited[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 55

    -New Territories Association of Societies[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 56

    -Hong Kong Journalists Association

    Submission No. 57

    -Mr Gerard McCOY

    Submission No. 58

    -Hong Kong Political Science Association

    Submission No. 59

    -Hong Kong Association of Falun Dafa[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 60

    -Motor Transport Workers General Union[Chinese version only]

    Submission No. 61

    -Mr Wilfred LEE

    Submission No. 62

    -Sham Shui Po Community Association Limited

    Submission No. 63

    -Kowloon Federation of Associations

    Submission No. 64

    -Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Social Policy Committee

    Submission No. 65

    -Mr LOK Kung-nam, Peter

    Submission No. 66

    -The Hong Kong Wan Chai District Association Ltd

    Submission No. 67

    -China Universities Alumni (H.K.) Association

    Submission No. 68

    -Miss Alice MAKKwai Tsing District Board Member

    Submission No. 69

    -The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong

    Submission No. 70

    -Hong Kong Political, Economic and Cultural Society

    Submission No. 71

    -Shaoguan Friendship Liaison Association Limited

    Submission No. 72

    -Zhongshan University Law Faculty Hong Kong Students Association Limited

    Submission No. 73

    -Miss Melissa Kaye PANG

    Submission No. 74

    -The Unified Association of Kowloon West Limited

    Submission No. 75

    -Hong Kong Senior Education Workers Association Limited

    Submission No. 76

    -Fukien Chamber of Commerce

    Submission No. 77

    -Hong Kong New Generation Pulse

    Submission No. 78

    -Titron Industries Limited

    Submission No. 79

    -Mr WONG Chat-chor, Samuel

    Submission No. 80

    -Miss Sylvia SIU

    Submission No. 81

    -Mr Michael C. BLANCHFLOWER

    Submission No. 82

    -The Hong Kong Buddhist Association

    Submission No. 83

    -Hong Kong Culture Association Limited

    Submission No. 84

    -Hong Kong Christian Institute

    Submission No. 85

    -The Association for the Advancement of Feminism

    Submission No. 86

    -Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions

    Submission No. 87

    -Mr WONG Man-cheung

    Submission No. 88

    -Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China

    Submission No. 89

    -Mr Thomas Choo

    Submission No. 90

    -Mr 李精良

    Submission No. 91

    -Mr Mark Colquhoun

    Submission No. 92

    -Mr David Akers-Jones

    Submission No. 93

    -Mr 曾憲緯

    Submission No. 94

    -Hong Kong Alliance Youth Group

    Submission No. 96

    -Amnesty International Hong Kong Section

    Submission No. 97

    -Hong Kong Youth & Tertiary Students Association

    Submission No. 100

    -Justice & Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese

    Submission No. 101

    -Democratic Party

    Submission No. 103

    -Civil Human Rights Front

    Submission No. 105

    -Hong Kong Voice of Democracy

    Submission No. 107

    -Mr TSANG Kin-shing

    Submission No. 108

    -Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union

    Submission No. 109

    -The Chinese University of Hong Kong Student Union

    Submission No. 110

    -Mr CHAU Chun-yam

    Submission No. 111

    -New Youth Forum

    Submission No. 112

    -Kowloon City District Resident Association

    Submission No. 113

    -Kwun Tong Resident Association

    Submission No. 114

    -Choi Shek Resident Service Centre

    Submission No. 115

    -China Democratic Party

    Submission No. 116

    -Mr CHUI Pak-taiWong Tai Sin District Council Member

    Submission No. 117

    -Hong Kong Catholic Social Communications Office

    Submission No. 118

    -The Frontier

    Submission No. 119

    -The Hong Kong Overseas Chinese General Association

    Submission No. 120

    -Hong Kong Federation of Students

    Submission No. 121

    -Article 23 Concern Group

    Submission No. 122

    -Law Association, Hong Kong University Student Union

    Submission No. 123

    -Hong Kong Polytechnic University Student Union

    Submission No. 124

    -Union of Hong Kong Catholic Organizations in Support of the Patriotic & Democratic Movement in China

    Submission No. 125

    -The Law Society of Hong Kong

    Submission No. 126

    -The Hong Kong Executive, Administrative & Clerical Staff Association

    Submission No. 127

    -Hong Kong Federation of Women

    Submission No. 128

    -Tseung Kwan O Fujianese Association

    Submission No. 129

    -Mr WONG Ying-ho, Kennedy

    Submission No. 130

    -The Hong Kong Eastern District Community Association

    Submission No. 131

    -The Foochow Association Limited

    Submission No. 132

    -The University of Hong Kong Student Union

    Submission No. 134

    -The Joint Committee of Hong Kong Free Societies concerning the Legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law

    Submission No. 135

    -Asian Human Rights Commission

    Submission No. 136

    -Hong Kong Federation of Employees in Public Utilities

    Submission No. 137

    -Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union

    Submission No. 138

    -The Student Union of the Hong Kong Shue Yan College

    Submission No. 139

    -Hong Kong Baptist University Students Union

    Submission No. 140

    -Hong Kong Federation of Journalists

    Submission No. 141

    -Neighborhood and Worker's Service Centre

    Submission No. 142

    -Hong Kong News Executives' Association

    Submission No. 143

    -Mr LO Wai-ming

    Submission No. 144

    -The Society of Publishers in Asia

    Submission No. 145

    -Mr Benjamin Tsz-ming LIU

    Submission No. 147

    -Mr Minkang GUSchool of LawCity University of Hong Kong

    Submission No. 148

    -China Labour Bulletin

    Submission No. 149

    -Hong Kong Federation of Catholic Students

    Submission No. 150

    -The Association of the Bar of the City of New York

    Submission No. 151

    -中大團契

    Submission No. 152

    -P.M. Tisman

    Submission No. 153

    -Hong Kong News Executives' Association (further submission)

    Submission No. 154

    -Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Studies

    Submission No. 155

    -Professor Johannes CHAN

    Submission No. 156

    -Mr Mark Colquhoun (further submission)

    Submission No. 157

    -Mr Minkang GU, School of Law City University of Hong Kong (further submission)

    Submission No. 158

    -Human Rights Watch

    Submission No. 159

    -Mr Robert E. Rutkowski

    Submission No. 160

    -Mr FUNG Hong-tai

    Submission No. 161

    -The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

    Submission No. 162

    -Centre for Comparative and Public Law, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong[English version only]

    Submission No. 163

    -The Society for Truth and Light

    Submission No. 164

    -Mr Simon YUNG

    Submission No. 165

    -Legal Aid Services Council

    Submission No. 170

    -Mr 于心雲

    Submission No. 171

    -Mr Moses MOK Wai-hung,Shatin District Council member

    Submission No. 181

    -Hong Kong News Executives Association [further submission]

    Submission No. 184

    -International Chamber of Commerce - Hong Kong, China Business Council

    Submission No. 187

    -The Bar of England and Wales

    Submission No. 192

    -Mr 吳明仕

    Submission No. 195

    -The Bar of England and Wales (Opinion commissioned from Lord Brennan of Bibury QC, Michael Birnbaum, QC, Charles Haddon-Cave QC and Adrian Hughes)

    (B) Submissions on the Committee Stage amendments proposed by the Administration

    Submission No. 166

    -Hong Kong Political, Economic and Cultural Soceity

    Submission No. 167

    -Mr LOK Kung-nam, Peter

    Submission No. 168

    -Mr LIU Tsz-ming, Benjamin

    Submission No. 169

    -Professor Albert CHEN,Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong

    Submission No. 172

    -Mr CHOW Ka-kong
    Shatin District Council member

    Submission No. 173

    -Mr CHENG Tsuk-man
    Shatin District Council member

    Submission No. 174

    -The Society of Publishers in Asia

    Submission No. 175

    -Hong Kong Political Science Association

    Submission No. 176

    -Kowloon Federation of Associations

    Submission No. 177

    -Article 23 Concern Group

    Submission No. 178

    -The Law Society of Hong Kong

    Submission No. 179

    -Mr Winston POON, QC

    Submission No. 180

    -International Publishers Association

    Submission No. 182

    -Hong Kong News Executives Association

    Submission No. 183

    -Amnesty International, Hong Kong Section

    Submission No. 185

    -Hong Kong Bar Association

    Submission No. 186

    -Hong Kong Federation of Journalists

    Submission No. 188

    -Mr 吳明仕

    Submission No. 189

    -Heung Yee Kuk New Territories

    Submission No. 190

    -Legal Aid Services Council

    Submission No. 191

    -Mr Winston POON, QC [further submission]

    Submission No. 193

    -Mr Winston POON, QC [further submission]

    Submission No. 194

    -Mr WU Ming-shi

  27. Administration's response to submissions


  28. Paper No. 12

    -Administration's response to the submission from Committee to Protect Journalists (Submission No. 4)
    Paper No. 92

    -Administration's response to the submission from The Society of Publishers in Asia (submission No. 144)
    Paper No. 93
    [Chinese version only]

    -Administration's response to the submission from the Hong Kong News Executives' Association (submission Nos. 142 and 153)
bulletPrevious Papers
(Papers for joint meetings of Panel on Security and Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services)
  1. Consultation document/report provided by the Administration

  • Consultation Document on Proposals to Implement Article 23 of the Basic Law issued by the Security Bureau on 24.9.2002

  • Leaflet entitled : "Implementation of Article 23 of the Basic Law - Way Forward" issued by the Security Bureau on 28.1.2003

  • Volume 1 of the Compendium of submissions on the Consultation Document on Proposals to Implement Article 23 of the Basic Law

  • Papers provided by the Administration


  • LC Paper No. CB(2)2829/01-02(01)

    -Comparison table entitled "Proposals to Implement Article 23 of the Basic Law - Comparison of Offences and Penalties"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2850/01-02(01)

    -Relevant overseas legislation referred to in the comparison table entitled "Proposals to Implement Article 23 of the Basic Law - Comparison of Offences and Penalties"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)86/02-03(01)

    -Paper entitled "Proposals to Implement Article 23 of the Basic Law - Police Investigation Powers"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)86/02-03(02)

    -Paper entitled "Act of State"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)375/02-03(01)

    -A letter dated 14.11.2002 from the Solicitor General attaching the opinion of Mr David PANNICK, QC on the proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law in the Consultation Document

    LC Paper No. CB(2)438/02-03(01)

    -A letter dated 19.11.2002 from the Solicitor General (Acting) attaching the instructions to Mr David PANNICK, QC on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law and related documents

    LC Paper No. CB(2)587/02-03(01)

    -Paper entitled 《基本法》第二十三條立法對營商環境具良性影響

    LC Paper No. CB(2)686/02-03(01)

    -The Administration's response to the issues raised at the joint meeting held on 21.10.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)793/02-03(02)

    -Letter dated 2.1.2003 from the Judiciary Administrator on the possibility of shortening the time required for the issuing of a search warrant and related matters


  • Questions raised by Hon James TO and the Administration's response to them


  • LC Paper No. CB(2)686/02-03(03)

    -List of questions raised by Hon James TO to the Administration on 4.12.2003

    LC Paper No. CB(2)793/02-03(01)

    -List of further questions raised by Hon James TO to the Administration on 30.12.2003

    LC Paper No. CB(2)744/02-03(01)

    -Administration's response to questions raised by Hon James TO on 4.12.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)839/02-03(01)

    -Administration's response (second batch) to questions raised by Hon James TO on 4.12.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)962/02-03(01)

    -Administration's response (third batch) to questions raised by Hon James TO on 4.12.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1137/02-03(01)

    -Administration's response (fourth batch) to questions raised by Hon James TO on 4.12.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1146/02-03(01)

    -Administration's response to questions raised by Hon James TO on 30.12.2002

  • Papers prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat


  • (A) Papers prepared by the Legal Service Division

    LC Paper No. LS6/02-03

    -A paper entitled "Existing legislation relevant to the Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law"

    LC Paper No. LS34/02-03

    -Paper entitled "Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law : Information Paper on Inchoate Offences"

    LC Paper No. LS44/02-03

    -Legal Service Division's Comments on Administration's response made to the Panels in relation to Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law

    LC Paper No. CB(2)176/02-03(01)

    -Supplementary information provided by the Legal Service Division on a number of footnotes in the Consultation Document on Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law

    (B) Summaries prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat

    LC Paper No. CB(2)896/02-03(01)

    -Summary of views expressed/suggestions made by organisations/individuals on the Administration's Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law Prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (up to 15.1.2003)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1376/02-03(01)

    -Summary of views expressed/suggestions made by organisations/individuals on the Administration's Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law Prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (16.1.2003 - 26.2.2003)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1082/02-03(01)

    -Summary of concerns and queries raised by Members at the joint meetings held on 26.9.2002, 21.10.2002, 19.12.2002 and 7.1.2003

    (C) Official record of proceedings

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1130/02-03

    -Relevant official record of proceedings on the Official Secrets Bill enacted in June 1997

  • Minutes of joint meetings of Panel on Security and Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services


  • (A) Meetings with the Administration

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 461/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 26.9.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 618/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 21.10.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 1458/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 19.12.2002 at 4:30 pm

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 1560/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 7.1.2003

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 1601/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 17.1.2003

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2032/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 6.2.2003
    LC Paper No. CB(2)2035/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 15.2.2003

    (B) Meetings with deputations

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 701/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 7.11.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 762/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 15.11.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 956/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 21.11.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 957/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 28.11.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 933/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 5.12.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 1520/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 14.12.2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 1518/02-03

    -Minutes of joint meeting held on 19.12.2002 at 9:30 am
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