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Authorities Demand All Civil Servants to Pledge Allegiance; Refusal will Jeopardize Chances of Promotion
The Hong Kong Government announced new guideline recently requiring all new civil servants who joined on 1 July, 2020 or after to swear allegiance to the city and its mini-constitution, “Basic Law”.
On November 26, 2020, Secretary of Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-Kuen clarified that all existing civil servants should sign declaration or take an oath of loyalty in one round.
Nip also stated that chances of promotion would be affected for those reject signing the declaration.
Nip stressed that he is in consultation with the Department of Justice (#DOJ) to discern whether those refused to sign the declaration of loyalty will be terminated.
Patrick Nip pointed out that advocating “Basic Law” and pledging loyalty to the Hong Kong government is an essential requirement and responsibility of a civil servant, which is also in line with social expectation.
Senior civil servants, including Director and permanent secretary of a department might be asked to take oath separately. In due course, details of the arrangement will be communicated to the Civil Service Union.
Source: Stand News #Nov26
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%B0%87%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82%E7%8F%BE%E8%81%B7%E5%85%AC%E5%8B%99%E5%93%A1%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E9%81%8E%E5%AE%A3%E8%AA%93%E7%B0%BD%E8%81%B2%E6%98%8E-%E8%81%B6%E5%BE%B7%E6%AC%8A-%E6%8B%92%E7%B0%BD%E5%BF%85%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E5%8D%87%E9%81%B7/
#Oath #CivilServant #PatrickNip #Allegiance
Authorities Demand All Civil Servants to Pledge Allegiance; Refusal will Jeopardize Chances of Promotion
The Hong Kong Government announced new guideline recently requiring all new civil servants who joined on 1 July, 2020 or after to swear allegiance to the city and its mini-constitution, “Basic Law”.
On November 26, 2020, Secretary of Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-Kuen clarified that all existing civil servants should sign declaration or take an oath of loyalty in one round.
Nip also stated that chances of promotion would be affected for those reject signing the declaration.
Nip stressed that he is in consultation with the Department of Justice (#DOJ) to discern whether those refused to sign the declaration of loyalty will be terminated.
Patrick Nip pointed out that advocating “Basic Law” and pledging loyalty to the Hong Kong government is an essential requirement and responsibility of a civil servant, which is also in line with social expectation.
Senior civil servants, including Director and permanent secretary of a department might be asked to take oath separately. In due course, details of the arrangement will be communicated to the Civil Service Union.
Source: Stand News #Nov26
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%B0%87%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82%E7%8F%BE%E8%81%B7%E5%85%AC%E5%8B%99%E5%93%A1%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E9%81%8E%E5%AE%A3%E8%AA%93%E7%B0%BD%E8%81%B2%E6%98%8E-%E8%81%B6%E5%BE%B7%E6%AC%8A-%E6%8B%92%E7%B0%BD%E5%BF%85%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E5%8D%87%E9%81%B7/
#Oath #CivilServant #PatrickNip #Allegiance
#Oath #Allegiance
Civil servants plan to file a judicial review of loyalty declaration requirement
#CivilServant #PatrickNip #CCP
Source: Apple Daily #Dec13
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Civil servants plan to file a judicial review of loyalty declaration requirement
#CivilServant #PatrickNip #CCP
Source: Apple Daily #Dec13
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#Oath #Allegiance
Civil servants plan to file a judicial review of loyalty declaration requirement
The HKSAR government plans to issue a notice at the end of this month or early next month, demanding current civil servants to sign an oath declaring that they would uphold the Basic Law and pledge allegiance to the SAR. Those who refuse to sign may be dismissed or forced to retire. Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen said that refusing to sign the oath will be treated as cases of inappropriate action or harming public interest.
The chairman of the Union for New Civil Servants Ngan Mo-chau, who has previously stated that he will not sign the declaration, said that under the pretext of national security law, it is difficult to challenge the government's decision to require civil servants to sign the oath. However, they can still request a judicial review of the methods and procedures of the oath-taking adopted by the government.
On December 16, all 12 under secretaries and 14 political assistants sworn allegiance to the SAR and the Basic Law, setting the stage for the city's 180,000 civil servants to follow suit.
The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Central Government Offices and witnessed by Chief Executive Carrie Lam. The officials sang the national anthem and read out the oath, holding up their right hand.
#PatrickNip #CivilServant #CCP
Source: Apple Daily, RTHK #Dec13, #Dec16
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201213/KNNDU2IGSVEDBLHRD6LYN33ZOQ/
Civil servants plan to file a judicial review of loyalty declaration requirement
The HKSAR government plans to issue a notice at the end of this month or early next month, demanding current civil servants to sign an oath declaring that they would uphold the Basic Law and pledge allegiance to the SAR. Those who refuse to sign may be dismissed or forced to retire. Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen said that refusing to sign the oath will be treated as cases of inappropriate action or harming public interest.
The chairman of the Union for New Civil Servants Ngan Mo-chau, who has previously stated that he will not sign the declaration, said that under the pretext of national security law, it is difficult to challenge the government's decision to require civil servants to sign the oath. However, they can still request a judicial review of the methods and procedures of the oath-taking adopted by the government.
On December 16, all 12 under secretaries and 14 political assistants sworn allegiance to the SAR and the Basic Law, setting the stage for the city's 180,000 civil servants to follow suit.
The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Central Government Offices and witnessed by Chief Executive Carrie Lam. The officials sang the national anthem and read out the oath, holding up their right hand.
#PatrickNip #CivilServant #CCP
Source: Apple Daily, RTHK #Dec13, #Dec16
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201213/KNNDU2IGSVEDBLHRD6LYN33ZOQ/
#Interview with #CivilServants who refused to swear allegiance — choosing an undistorted life
Earlier in 2021, an oath of allegiance with no way back was sent to the 180,000 civil servants in Hong Kong. They had until the end of February to decide whether to remain loyal to the regime or to resign and leave.
In February, there were rumours of waves of resignation in the government. The majority of those resigned were professionals such as health care workers in the Department of Health, social workers in the Social Welfare Department and engineers in the Housing Department.
In an interview with the media, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Nip Tak-kuen, revealed that about 200 people had not signed the statement of allegiance and the exact number would be reported to the Legislative Council later.
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-with-civil-servants-who-refused-to-swear-allegiance-choosing-an-undistorted-life-04-10
Source: Stand News #Mar09
#Oath #Allegiance
Earlier in 2021, an oath of allegiance with no way back was sent to the 180,000 civil servants in Hong Kong. They had until the end of February to decide whether to remain loyal to the regime or to resign and leave.
In February, there were rumours of waves of resignation in the government. The majority of those resigned were professionals such as health care workers in the Department of Health, social workers in the Social Welfare Department and engineers in the Housing Department.
In an interview with the media, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Nip Tak-kuen, revealed that about 200 people had not signed the statement of allegiance and the exact number would be reported to the Legislative Council later.
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-with-civil-servants-who-refused-to-swear-allegiance-choosing-an-undistorted-life-04-10
Source: Stand News #Mar09
#Oath #Allegiance
#HumanitarianCrisis #OathofOffice
230 Directly Elected #DistrictCouncillors to be Disqualified by HK Gov't
According to Cable News and Now News in Hong Kong on July 7, 2021, about 230 directly elected district councillors would face "#disqualification" by authorities, for not having taken an oath of #allegiance to uphold the #BasicLaw.
The government will reportedly demand the district councillors to return their entire salary received during the term they have served. The estimated amount per person is HKD1million.
Since one day ago, a resignation wave took place across different districts. These include Chan Shu-ying (Tuen Mun), Cheung Kwan-kiu (Kwai Ching), Lee Wing-shing (Shatin), Lo Chun-yu (Tuen Mun), Lee Chun-hei (Shum Shui Po), Yau Man-chun (Shatin) and Chan Siu-yeung (Shatin).
Source: Stand News #Jul7
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%AE%A3%E8%AA%93%E5%85%A8%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%9A%E5%8D%80%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E7%B4%9B%E5%AE%A3%E5%B8%83%E8%BE%AD%E8%81%B7
230 Directly Elected #DistrictCouncillors to be Disqualified by HK Gov't
According to Cable News and Now News in Hong Kong on July 7, 2021, about 230 directly elected district councillors would face "#disqualification" by authorities, for not having taken an oath of #allegiance to uphold the #BasicLaw.
The government will reportedly demand the district councillors to return their entire salary received during the term they have served. The estimated amount per person is HKD1million.
Since one day ago, a resignation wave took place across different districts. These include Chan Shu-ying (Tuen Mun), Cheung Kwan-kiu (Kwai Ching), Lee Wing-shing (Shatin), Lo Chun-yu (Tuen Mun), Lee Chun-hei (Shum Shui Po), Yau Man-chun (Shatin) and Chan Siu-yeung (Shatin).
Source: Stand News #Jul7
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%AE%A3%E8%AA%93%E5%85%A8%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%9A%E5%8D%80%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E7%B4%9B%E5%AE%A3%E5%B8%83%E8%BE%AD%E8%81%B7