(Translation)

Motion debate on "Enacting laws to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law"

to be held at the Legislative Council meeting of 11 December 2002

Hon James TO Kun-sun's original motion -

"That this Council considers that enacting laws according to the proposals in the 'Consultation Document on Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law' will reduce the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the people of Hong Kong and damage the rule of law and 'One Country, Two Systems'."

Hon James TO Kun-sun's motion as amended by Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun -

"That this Council considers that enacting, as the Government will proceed with the work for enacting laws according to the proposals in the 'Consultation Document on Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law' will reduce, this Council urges the Government, in drafting the relevant bill, to fully ensure that the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the people of Hong Kong will not be undermined and damage the rule of law and 'One Country, Two Systems' will not be damaged."

Hon James TO Kun-sun's motion as amended by Hon LAU Kong-wah -

"That this Council considers that expresses its support for the Government, after fully paying heed to the public's views on the 'Consultation Document on Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law', to proceed with the work for enacting laws according to the proposals in the 'Consultation Document on Proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law' will reduce the Basic Law, in order to safeguard national security and ensure that the people of Hong Kong enjoy the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the people of Hong Kong and damage provided for in the Basic Law, as well as uphold the rule of law and 'One Country, Two Systems'."