Public consultation on implementation of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
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The Central People's Government (CPG) will submit China's combined fifth and sixth reports under the Convention. The HKSAR Government will submit its report to the CPG on the implementation of the Convention in the HKSAR for incorporation as part of the report of the People's Republic of China.
In accordance with established practice, the Government has prepared an outline of the topics for inclusion in the report to facilitate public comment on relevant issues. Copies of the outline of the report can be obtained from the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices. It is also available on the CMAB website at www.cmab.gov.hk.
"Members of the public may submit their views to us by April 9 this year on the implementation of the Convention in respect of the topics in the outline, or suggest any additional topics that they consider we ought to include in the report of the HKSAR. We will consider carefully all the comments and suggestions received in drafting the report," a CMAB spokesman said.
Members of the public who would like to express their views can write to the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau (Team 5), 12/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong, or send their submissions by fax to 2840 0657 or by email to crc_consultation@cmab.gov.hk.
Ends/Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:00
Issued at HKT 16:00
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