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DC reform meetings held

The Government held exchange meetings on the theme of improving the district governance system and reforming the District Councils (DCs) at the Central Government Offices today.   Over 80 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and Hong Kong SAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were there to exchange views on improving the district governance system and supporting the District Council election.   Chief Executive John Lee noted that it is the first major citywide election after improving the district governance system and reforming the DCs, and is of particular significance.   He said it also marks the final mile for the full implementation of the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong” in the district governance structure.   The Chief Executive also noted that the election is of great significance to the good governance and the long-term st
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Group's non-compliance condemned

Police’s National Security Department today severely condemned an organisation’s open expression that it would refuse to provide the data requested pursuant to the National Security Law.   Under Schedule 5 of the Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the National Security Law, Police issued notices in writing to various organisations on August 25 asking for information to be provided no later than September 7. While certain organisations had complied with the instruction, some others requested an extension.   It also noticed an organisation openly repeated that it would not follow the legal requirement and reject the information request.   The force reiterated that people or organisations failing to provide information in time will be liable to a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for half a year.   Follow-up action will be taken in accordance with the law with respect to incompliance, Police added.
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