Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao said in an previous interview that 23 Basic Law must be legislative at the latest next year.Lin Dingguo, the director of the Hong Kong Department of Justice, who is preparing for 23 legislative work, said that 23 Article 23 should be a good thing for the people and the public, but in the past 20 years, it lacks a correct understanding of this and has negative ideas.The obstacle has not been able to complete the legislation.
Lin Dingguo said in an interview with the Hong Kong Grand Press that national security itself was not within the scope of Hong Kong's high autonomy, but the central government was willing to hand over this responsibility to Hong Kong to solve it.Confidence, so we must fulfill the constitutional responsibility and do not live up to the central government's trust.
He emphasized that the original and clear source of 23 legislation should be recognized from the overall basic law, not independently drawing.The Basic Law maintains the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people, and this standard is also in line with international standards.
Lin Dingguo also said that national security is the foundation.Only by maintaining national security can the people have a stable environment to carry out normal daily life, or exercise their own rights and freedom.
He said that the rule of law sounds complicated, but it is not complicated. It is just a codes that everyone should follow in society.The Department of Justice will continue to strengthen the education of the rule of law. He hopes that citizens will maintain curiosity and listen to more, look at more, and think more with an open mind.
