The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passed the "District Flag and Emblem (Amendment) Bill 2023" on third reading
2023-11-16
On the third reading of the 15th, the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passed the "2023 District Flag and Emblem (Amendment) Bill", which prohibits insulting the district flag and emblem, prohibits the hanging of the district flag and emblem upside down, and includes relevant content of the district flag and emblem in primary and secondary education. This amendment is moderately consistent with the revised National Flag and Emblem Regulations and the National Anthem Regulations. The bill further strengthens the protection of the district flag and emblem, especially in combating any open and deliberate insults, and the provisions on crimes of insulting the district flag and emblem are clearer. Clarify the correct use and recycling of the district flag and emblem, so that citizens have a clear understanding of what should be done and what should not be done when handling the district flag and emblem. In addition, the bill provides for the education and promotion of the district flag and emblem. The Education Bureau of the Special Administrative Region Government will issue guidance to primary and secondary schools, and provide relevant resources and support to assist schools in implementing relevant requirements. The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Tsang Kwok wai, stated that the purpose and spirit of the bill is to "respect". I hope to further standardize the correct use of the district flag and emblem through the method of "teaching and punishment", and better protect the symbols and symbols of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. On the one hand, it is necessary for the public to consciously respect and cherish the district flag and emblem, and on the other hand, it is clear that they will not tolerate any public or intentional insult to the district flag and emblem, and violators must bear legal responsibility for their actions. (New News Agency)
Edit:Hu Sen Ming Responsible editor:Li Xi
Source:XinhuaNet
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