Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, July 13-The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government said on the 13th that many citizens complained to different departments of the SAR Government about the so-called "primary election" of the Legislative Council held recently by the opposition. In this regard, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau emphasized that any person who falsifies or violates any laws during the election process will definitely be dealt with seriously by the SAR Government, and will never condone and investigate and punish illegal persons in accordance with the law.
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau issued a statement on the same day, alleging that some citizens complained about the activities involved in interfering and manipulating the elections, seriously disrupting the order of the elections and leading to unfair elections; some members of the public complained about the large number of participants in the relevant activities and alleged violations of the "restriction order" regulations; Some citizens also stated that the privacy provided by individuals is not guaranteed, and they may be abused by others and violate the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
The statement stated that there were also complaints from the public that the organizers of the event advocated to win the seat of the SAR Legislative Council and fully veto the SAR government’s budget in order to achieve the goal of “grabbing speculation” (together to the end). The crime of subverting state power provided for in Article 22 of the Law on the Maintenance of National Security by Administrative Regions, that is, serious interference, obstruction, or destruction of the central government organ of the People’s Republic of China or the government organ of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with law.
The statement stated that the SAR Government is conducting an in-depth investigation into the complaint and will seek legal advice if necessary. Once the SAR Government finds any violations of laws and regulations, it will immediately refer to the relevant law enforcement departments for investigation and punishment.
The statement reiterated that elections are extremely serious matters, and the SAR government has a responsibility to ensure that elections are conducted in an open, fair and honest manner. As for the so-called "primary elections" held by the opposition this time, the form, procedures and results are not recognized or recognized by Hong Kong's election laws.