[Ex-Hong Kong officials among group urging independent inquiry into anti-extradition protest clashes,
Hong Kong Free Press
20 July 2019, HKT0830]
#hknews #hkgov #police
//A group of 35 former officials and prominent figures have urged the government to form an independent commission of inquiry to look into recent clashes between anti-extradition law protesters and police.
“The chief executive… should show her political and moral courage as the leader of Hong Kong, to consider Hong Kong’s overall interests, and to take action to resolve the deepening conflicts,” the statement read. “Political problems must be resolved politically. Frontline police officers should not be put on the edge of political confrontation.”//
Source: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/07/20/ex-hong-kong-officials-among-group-urging-independent-inquiry-anti-extradition-protest-clashes/
Hong Kong Free Press
20 July 2019, HKT0830]
#hknews #hkgov #police
//A group of 35 former officials and prominent figures have urged the government to form an independent commission of inquiry to look into recent clashes between anti-extradition law protesters and police.
“The chief executive… should show her political and moral courage as the leader of Hong Kong, to consider Hong Kong’s overall interests, and to take action to resolve the deepening conflicts,” the statement read. “Political problems must be resolved politically. Frontline police officers should not be put on the edge of political confrontation.”//
Source: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/07/20/ex-hong-kong-officials-among-group-urging-independent-inquiry-anti-extradition-protest-clashes/
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Ex-Hong Kong officials among group urging independent inquiry into anti-extradition protest clashes
A group of 35 former officials and prominent figures have urged the government to form an independent commission of inquiry to lo into recent clashes between anti-extradition law protesters and police. “The chief executive… should show her political and moral…
Police and Governmemt Warn of Stopping the Human Rights Day March Early, Despite Lawful Assembly
[Editor's note: Civil Human Rights Front is organizing a Human Rights Day march on Sunday, December 8. It has obtained a letter of no objection from the police. Police has already warned that they might terminate the demonstration early]
The Hong Kong SAR Government released a statement and urged citizens to express opinion in calm and peaceful manner, as it worries the public demonstration would end in violent confrontations.
The government also claimed that it has always "steadfastly safeguarded the freedom of speech and freedom of assembly."
Full Statement:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201912/07/P2019120700316.htm?fontSize=1
Hong Kong Government
accused legislators and political figures of "spreading of untrue claims overseas":
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/12879
#Dec7 #HKGov #PressRelease #PoliceState #FreedomofAssembly
[Editor's note: Civil Human Rights Front is organizing a Human Rights Day march on Sunday, December 8. It has obtained a letter of no objection from the police. Police has already warned that they might terminate the demonstration early]
The Hong Kong SAR Government released a statement and urged citizens to express opinion in calm and peaceful manner, as it worries the public demonstration would end in violent confrontations.
The government also claimed that it has always "steadfastly safeguarded the freedom of speech and freedom of assembly."
Full Statement:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201912/07/P2019120700316.htm?fontSize=1
Hong Kong Government
accused legislators and political figures of "spreading of untrue claims overseas":
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/12879
#Dec7 #HKGov #PressRelease #PoliceState #FreedomofAssembly
Scholar: Government's relief measures could be just a promissory note
Just 6 weeks before the Budget Speech, Carrie Lam administration announced a HKD$10 billion relief package with 10 measures on January 14, claiming to 'benefit' more than 1 million grassroots.
Professor Chung Kim-wah, Honorary Director of Hong Kong Public Opinion Institute commented, if the relief package was intended to “compensate" for the wrong doings of the government in Anti-extradition movement, the effect might not be obvious as memories of many happenings in the past 6 months were still fresh and vivid. Public resentment remains sturdy.
Chung also pointed out that compared to the HKD$950 million allowance granted to 30,000 police officers, this relief package is far from being generous. Besides, some new measures, such as increasing statutory holiday to 17 days, enhancing remuneration package of contract staff, require further discussion with the business sector. Building transitional homes also depends on the availability of appropriate land.
Source: RTHK
#Jan14 #reliefpackage #hkgov
Just 6 weeks before the Budget Speech, Carrie Lam administration announced a HKD$10 billion relief package with 10 measures on January 14, claiming to 'benefit' more than 1 million grassroots.
Professor Chung Kim-wah, Honorary Director of Hong Kong Public Opinion Institute commented, if the relief package was intended to “compensate" for the wrong doings of the government in Anti-extradition movement, the effect might not be obvious as memories of many happenings in the past 6 months were still fresh and vivid. Public resentment remains sturdy.
Chung also pointed out that compared to the HKD$950 million allowance granted to 30,000 police officers, this relief package is far from being generous. Besides, some new measures, such as increasing statutory holiday to 17 days, enhancing remuneration package of contract staff, require further discussion with the business sector. Building transitional homes also depends on the availability of appropriate land.
Source: RTHK
#Jan14 #reliefpackage #hkgov