China News Agency, Hong Kong, June 23 (Reporter Zhuo Long) The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lin Zheng Yuee, said on the 23rd that the legal and constitutional basis of national security legislation involving Hong Kong is very clear and not at all ambiguous. If anyone still thinks that the current legislation is destroying "one country, two systems", this does not put "one country" in the eye.

On the morning of June 16, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lin Zhengyue, stated that the Hong Kong-related National Security Law was formulated to make Hong Kong society more stable. China News Service reporter Li Zhihua

　　The person in charge of the Legal Work Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress recently made a statement to the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress on the "Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security (Draft)."

　　On the morning of the 23rd, Lin Zhengyue met with the media before attending the executive meeting, and the background screen of "Preserving'One Country, Two Systems' and Returning to Hong Kong's Stability" was displayed in the lecture hall. She took the initiative to respond to some public concerns or concerns.

　　First, is this legislative work consistent with "One Country, Two Systems" and the "Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China"?

　　Lin Zhengyue said that the draft law clearly stipulates that the Central People’s Government has the fundamental responsibility for the national security affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; safeguarding national sovereignty, reunification and territorial integrity is a common obligation of the entire Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots. From this perspective, the national security legislation involving Hong Kong not only does not violate the "one country, two systems" principle and the Basic Law, it can also improve or improve the "one country, two systems" system.

　　Lin Zhengyue said that if many actions or activities that endanger national security occur, resulting in damage to "one country", the "two systems" will also lose a solid foundation. "If anyone in this situation, still think that this legislation is Undermining the'one country, two systems', I think these people may never put'one country' in their eyes."

　　Second, is it legal and legal to establish and improve the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security at the national level?

　　Lin Zhengyue said that this law is a national law, and the National People’s Congress, the highest organ of state power, made the “Decision of the National People’s Congress on Establishing and Perfecting the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Maintain National Security”, authorizing the whole country The Standing Committee of the People’s Congress formulates relevant laws. The NPC’s decision is based on the relevant provisions of Articles 31 and 62 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China; after legislation, the relevant laws will be included in Annex III of the Basic Law in accordance with Article 18 of the Basic Law. Announce implementation. Therefore, the foundation of the law and the constitution is very clear and not at all ambiguous.

　　Third, after the legislation, are the rights and freedoms legally enjoyed by Hong Kong residents still protected?

　　Lin Zhengyue said that the main content of the draft law has clearly pointed out that it only targets four types of acts that seriously endanger national security. At the same time, it clearly stipulates that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s national security should respect and protect human rights, and protect Hong Kong residents in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations applicable to Hong Kong in accordance with the Basic Law and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The rights and freedoms including freedom of speech, press and publication, freedom of association, assembly, march, demonstration.

　　Fourth, is the legal concept of common law included?

　　Lin Zhengyue said that both common law and civil law have the same rule of law. The draft clearly embodies the principle of the rule of law, including those stipulated by the law as criminal acts, convicted and punished in accordance with the law; those not stipulated as criminal acts by the law, shall not be convicted and punished; anyone shall be presumed innocent until convicted by the judiciary; the rights of suspects or defendants shall be guaranteed , Can get the right to defense; "one crime can not be tried twice".

　　Fifth, will mainland law enforcement agencies fully enforce law in Hong Kong?

　　Lin Zhengyue said that the main content of the draft is clear and detailed, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region bears the main responsibility for maintaining national security. Except for certain circumstances, the Hong Kong SAR exercises jurisdiction over criminal cases prescribed by law, so the draft law clearly shows how the Hong Kong SAR performs its main responsibilities in safeguarding national security, including the SAR government’s leadership and work to strengthen law enforcement capabilities and enforcement mechanisms .

　　Lin Zhengyue pointed out that at the leadership level, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will establish a National Security Committee, with the Chief Executive serving as the chairman. The two main departments-the Police Department and the Department of Justice, will set up special departments to handle relevant national security affairs.

　　Sixth, will Hong Kong's maintenance of national security laws affect Hong Kong's judicial independence?

　　Lin Zhengyue emphasized that in the future, the Chief Executive designates a number of judges to handle crimes against national security. This refers to the list of judges designated by the Chief Executive applicable to courts at all levels or a group of judges. It does not mean that the Chief Executive designates a judge to deal with a case. The case will not affect judicial independence. As for which judge will be assigned to hear the case, the judiciary will be responsible.

　　She also mentioned that there have been discussions in recent months as to whether nationality restrictions will be imposed on judges handling crimes against national security, but the content of the draft did not touch on this issue in the end, "I am convinced that this is to show a high degree of respect and fullness for the judicial system of Hong Kong trust". (Finish)