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Organisation intends to hold public event outside LegCo Complex urged to comply with the law
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     Police were notified by an organisation of its intention to hold public event outside Legislative Council (LegCo) Complex starting from December 9. Police express concern and appeal to the organisation to conduct the event in a lawful and orderly manner.
 
     Police respect the public's freedoms of expression, speech and assembly all along. It is the policy of Police to facilitate all peaceful public events while at the same time ensuring public safety and public order.
 
     Police have conducted risk assessment on the event and will deploy suitable manpower. Police maintain close contact with the LegCo Secretariat and will provide appropriate assistance and deployment inside the LegCo Complex upon their request.
 
     Police emphasise that participants of the public event should comply with the law and express their views in a peaceful, rational and orderly manner. Resolute enforcement actions will be taken against any illegal acts to preserve public order and safeguard public safety.

Ends/Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:24

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