Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2023 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (May 31) at 11 am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2023 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
The Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2023 will also be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
On Member's Bill, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Amendment) Bill 2023 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
On Members' motions, Mr Kenneth Leung will move a motion on formulating a comprehensive population policy. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Yang Wing-kit, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Benson Luk and Ms Yung Hoi-yan will move amendments to Mr Kenneth Leung's motion.
Mr Chan Chun-ying will move a motion on facing up to the management and maintenance responsibilities of the Tenants Purchase Scheme units. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Leung Man-kwong and Mr Chan Hok-fung will move amendments to Mr Chan Chun-ying's motion.
Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.
Ends/Monday, May 29, 2023
Issued at HKT 19:00
Issued at HKT 19:00
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