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Basic Law Full Text

Chief Executive's Report to the State Council on the Right of Abode Issue
  • Report on Seeking Assistance from the Central People's Government in Solving Problems Encountered in the Implementation of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (Original Chinese Text)
    CE-02.doc (16.4 k)



Important Speeches
  • Speech by the Secretary for Security, Mr Ambrose S K Lee, at the luncheon hosted by the Hong Kong Association in London
    0916es.doc (43.5 k)


  • Transcript of SCA after a luncheon
    0924e.doc (22.5 k)


  • Chief Executive comments on Basic Law Article 23
    0916e.doc (22.5 k)


  • Secretary for Security explains 2004 Policy Initiatives
    6158.doc (24.6 k)


  • Speech by Secretary for Justice at Ceremonial Opening of Legal Year
    2210.doc (33.8 k)


  • CE addresses Joint Business Community Luncheon
    2169.doc (40.4 k)


  • CE delivers Hong Kong Letter (Translation)
    0148.doc (30.7 k)


  • 2004 Policy Address by Chief Executive
    7001.doc (91.6 k)


  • LegCo: Chief Secretary's speech on Constitutional Development Task Force's visit to Beijing
    1260.doc (41.5 k)


  • CE addresses ceremony to celebrate centennial birthday of Deng Xiaoping (Translation)
    Pr2265.doc (29.2 k)


  • CE addresses HKSAR seventh anniversary reception (Translation)
    Pr1107.doc (23.0 k)


  • LegCo: SCA's speech in motion debate on "Regretting the decision of the NPCSC to rule out universal suffrage in the years 2007 and 2008"
    PR0520019.doc (22.0 k)


  • LegCo: SJ's speech in motion debate on "Regretting the decision of the NPCSC to rule out universal suffrage in the years 2007 and 2008"
    PR0519258.doc (41.5 k)


  • LegCo: CS' response to Member's motion on "Requesting the Chief Executive to submit a supplementary report to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress" (Translation)
    PR0505324.doc (33.8 k)


  • CE addresses UN Symposium
    PR0611152.doc (27.6 k)


  • Chief Executive's speech at Consular Corps Dinner
    PR0609315.doc (27.1 k)


  • LegCo: SHA's speech in motion debate on freedom of the press and freedom of speech
    PR0602328.doc (31.2 k)


  • Opening remarks by SCA at Special Finance Committee Meeting
    0331speech-e.doc (34.3 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs, Mr Stephen Lam, at the Forum on "CE Election - Role and Formation of Nominating Committee under Article 45 of the Basic Law" on November 15, 2003 (English only)
    1.htm (14.1 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Deputy Solicitor General (Constitutional), Mr James O'Neil, at a Conference on the National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill on June 14, 2003
    4e.htm (21.5 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Timothy Tong, at the HKU Conference on National Security Legislation on June 14, 2003
    3e.htm (15.5 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Ms Elsie Leung, at Forum on the Implementation of Article 23 and the Rule of Law organized by Asia Pacific Law Association on December 7, 2002
    11e.doc (49.7 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Acting Secretary for Constitutional Affairs, Mr Clement Mak, in repect of the reolution moved by the Hon Leung Yiu-chung for amending Article 45 and Annex I of the Basic Law in the Legislative Council on July 4, 2001
    Motion-e.htm (10.0 k)


  • Speech delivered by Dr Victor Fung Kwok King at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 7 April 2001
    Vfung(e).doc (27.1 k)


  • Speech delivered by Mr Anthony W K Chow at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 7 April 2001
    Anthony Chow.doc (32.7 k)


  • Speech delivered by Mr Wilfred Wong Yin Wai at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 7 April 2001
    Wong Ying Wai.doc (55.8 k)


  • Speech delivered by Prof. Zhang Han Lin at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 7 April 2001
    Zhang Han Lin.doc (55.8 k)


  • Speech delivered by Prof. Tang Shu Hung at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 7 April 2001
    Tang Shu Hung.doc (60.4 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Commerce & Industry, Mr Joshua C K Law at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 7 April 2001 (Chinese version only)
    ù´¼¥ú.doc (0.0 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Financial Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 7 April 2001
    fs-e.doc (30.7 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Security, Mrs Regina Ip, in the Motion Debate on Public Order Ordinance in the Legislative Council on 21 December 2000 (Part II) (Chinese version only)
    POO2.txt (3.2 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Security, Mrs Regina Ip, in the Motion Debate on Public Order Ordinance in the Legislative Council on 21 December 2000 (Part I) (Chinese version only)
    poo1.txt (7.6 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Security, Mrs Regina Ip, in the Motion Debate on Public Order Ordinance in the Legislative Council on 20 December 2000 (Chinese version only)
    motion.txt (23.4 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Miss Elsie Leung, in the Motion Debate on Public Order Ordinance in the Legislative Council on 20 December 2000
    201200e.doc (49.2 k)


  • Speech delivered by Mr Qiao Xiaoyang at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 1 April 2000
    Qiao Xiao-yang.doc (46.6 k)


  • Speech delivered by Prof. LAU Siu-kai at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 1 April 2000
    Lau siu kai.RTF (33.4 k)


  • Speech delivered by Prof. Fu Yaozu at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 1 April 2000
    Fuyaozu.doc (50.2 k)


  • Speech delivered by Prof. Jerome A. Cohen, at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 1 April 2000
    Cohen.doc (42.5 k)


  • Keynote Speech delivered by the Acting Chief Executive, Mrs Anson Chan, at the Freedom Forum Dinner on 16 November 2000
    SPEECH.htm (17.0 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Miss Elsie Leung, at a Lions Clubs Luncheon Meeting on 14 November 2000 (Chinese version only)
    sjspeech.html (9.4 k)


  • Keynote Address by the Hon Chief Justice Andrew Li at the Opening of the First ICAC Symposium - 'New Era, New Challenge' - on 13 November 2000
    cjspeech.htm (0.0 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Miss Elsie Leung, at the People to People International Conference - 'The Promise of Asia: Hong Kong - A City in Transition' on 9 November 2000
    sjspeech2.htm (31.7 k)


  • Response by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Anson Chan, on 'Motion of Thanks to the Chief Executive' in the Legislative Council on 1 November 2000
    speech-e.doc (45.1 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs at the Legislative Council Constitutional Affairs Panel Meeting on 14 October 2000 on the Policy Objective of Constitutional Affairs Bureau
    sca-po.doc (36.4 k)


  • The Chief Executive's Policy Address 2000: 'Serving the Community; Sharing Common Goals' delivered at the Legislative Council Meeting on 11 October 2000
    espeech.doc (170.0 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Miss Elsie Leung, at the Opening Ceremony of the Symposium in Commemoration of the 3rd Anniversary of the Implementation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 27 June 2000 (Chinese version only)
    SJ2706c.doc (42.5 k)


  • Speech delivered by the acting Chief Executive, Mrs Anson Chan, at the Opening Ceremony of the Basic Law 10th Anniversary Roving Exhibition on 10 April 2000
    CS(eng).doc (25.1 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Law Officer (Civil Law) of the Department of Justice, Mr Ian Wingfield, at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 1 April 2000
    text0411.doc (39.4 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, at the Symposium in Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR on 1 April 2000
    text0410.doc (27.1 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs at the Legislative Council motion debate on 19 January 2000 on a resolution moved by the Hon Leung Yiu-chung to amend Article 74 and Annex II of the Basic Law (Part II)
    sca-002.doc (24.6 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs at the Legislative Council motion debate on 19 January 2000 on a resolution moved by the Hon Leung Yiu-chung to amend Article 74 and Annex II of the Basic Law (Part I)
    sca-001.doc (28.2 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice at the Legislative Council motion debate on 26 May 1999 on 'Interpretation of the Basic Law'
    26-5(e).doc (32.3 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice at the Legislative Council motion debate on 19 May 1999 regarding the right of abode
    19-5(e).doc (48.6 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice at the Legislative Council House Committee Meeting on 18 May1999 on the request for an interpretation of the Basic Law provisions on the right of abode by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
    18-5(h)e.doc (43.5 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs at the Legislative Council motion debate on 'the Relationship between the Executive Authorities and the Legislature' on 23 September 1998 (Chinese version only)
    sca-sp.doc (28.7 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs at the Legislative Council motion debate on 'Direct Elections' on 15 July 1998
    DirectMo.doc (47.6 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs at the Symposium on 'Hong Kong is Our Home - In Commemoration of the 8th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law' on 3 April 1998
    SCAs.doc (45.6 k)


  • Speech delivered by the Solicitor General, Mr Daniel Fung, at the Symposium on 'Hong Kong is Our Home - In Commemoration of the 8th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law' on 3 April 1998 (Chinese version only)
    sgspeech.doc (49.7 k)



Court Judgments

Fact Sheets

Reference Materials