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我必須指出，證券及期貨事務監察委員會的法定規管目標和職能是確保證券及期貨市場有序運作和發展，以及讓金融產品的投資者得到適當的保障。
I must point out that the statutory regulatory objectives and functions of the Securities and Futures Commission SFC are ensuring the orderly operation and development of the securities and futures markets and offering appropriate protection to investors of financial products . REIT is an investment product
事實上，即使政府成為領展的基金單位持有人，其他單位持有人亦未必會支持改變領展的運作模式。
In fact even if the Government becomes a unit holder of Link REIT other unit holders may not support a change in Link REITs mode of operation
此外，政府無論計劃購入領展基金單位或其轄下商業設施及停車場，均極可能將價格推高，令持有領展基金單位的機構投資者坐等益處，可說是"慷公帑之慨"。
Moreover no matter whether the Government plans to buy Link REITs fund units or its commercial facilities and car parks the price will most likely be pushed up whereby institutional investors holding Link REITs fund units will readily pocket the benefits at the expense of public coffers
就香港鐵路有限公司方面，正如我在剛才開場發言時解釋，港鐵公司的票價調整機制是兩鐵合併的條款之一，具有法律約束力。
Concerning the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL as explained by me in the opening remarks earlier the Fare Adjustment Mechanism FAM is legally binding as one of the conditions of the rail merger
事實上，政府近年在改善公營房屋居民生活質素方面進行了不少工夫。
In fact much has been done by the Government to enhance the quality of living of public housing residents in recent years
政府下次檢討機制時，一定會充分考慮議員和市民提出的意見。
The Government will definitely take into full consideration the views of Members and the public in the next review of the mechanism
我想指出，雖然政府以鐵路為公共交通骨幹，但以鐵路為骨幹的前提是以公共交通為本，而鐵路、巴士、小巴、的士以至電車和渡輪均各司其職、互相補足，為市民提供優質服務。
I wish to point out that while the Government has positioned railway as the backbone of public transport the prerequisite for that is a public transport - based system with railways buses minibuses taxis trams and ferries performing their roles properly and complementing one another to provide members of the public with quality services
舉例而言，就泊車位方面，政府會按照"一地多用"的新原則， 在合適的政府、機構或社區設施及公共休憩用地發展項目中，加設公眾泊車位，並預計在技術可行的情況下，未來5年可提供最少1,500個公眾泊車位。
For example in respect of car parking spaces the Government will follow the new principle of single site multiple uses to provide additional public car parking spaces in suitable government institution or community facilities and public open space projects and it is expected that where technically feasible at least 1 500 public car parking spaces will be provided over the next five years
無論是哪種公共交通工具，政府都會妥善監管。
Every means of public transport is subject to proper regulation by the Government
在取消對沖的優化方案中，我們保留了上屆政府所提出的豁免安排，即在取消對沖的實施日期前，僱員的受僱期的遣散費/長服金將會按照實施日期當時的月薪計算。
In the enhancement proposal for abolishing the offsetting arrangement we have retained the grandfathering arrangement proposed by the last - term Government under which the payments due to employees for the period of employment up to the effective date of abolition would be computed on the basis of the monthly wages as at the effective date
在公眾街市方面，正如我在開場發言提及，政府正密鑼緊鼓準備多個興建新街市的項目。
On public markets as mentioned in my opening remarks the Government has been making preparations in full swing for a number of projects for the construction of new markets
政府現時的建議無須強制強積金受託人把僱員的強積金戶口割分為生效日期前及生效日期後作分開管理，在行政上將會較為簡單，亦可減低帳戶管理費。
The current proposal put forth by the Government does not make it mandatory for MPF trustees to segregate employees MPF accounts into pre - and post - effective date for separate handling which will be administratively simpler thereby lowering the account management fees
事實上，隨着實施日期前僱主強積金供款的累算權益因投資回報 而有所增長，可以抵銷實施日期前的遣散費/長服金，政府現行建議對僱員帶來的影響亦將會逐漸減少。
In fact with the growth in the accrued benefits derived from employers MPF contributions before the effective date due to investment returns the severance paymentlong service payment before the effective date can be offset and the impact of the current proposal put forth by the Government on employees will also diminish . In his last suggestion Dr CHEUNG opined that the Government should subsidize employees who sustained losses of their MPF accrued benefits before the abolition of the offsetting arrangement
我們明白市民希望新街市可以盡快落成，所以必定會全速推展各個項目。
We are aware that members of the public wish to see the early completion of the new markets so we will definitely take forward various projects at full speed
政府有決心、有信心落實取消對沖，並已提出清晰的時間表、路線圖，並會致力完成制訂各項建議的執行細節及相關立法工作，以改善僱員的退休保障。
The Government has the determination and confidence to implement the abolition of the offsetting arrangement backed by a clear timetable and roadmap and will strive to map out the operational details of various proposals and complete the associated legislative exercise so as to improve retirement protection for employees
主席，現屆政府有堅定的信心和事不避難的政治勇氣，積極和務實地回應社會各界各方面的關注。
President with steadfast confidence and political courage to avoid no difficult task the current - term Government will address concerns from various sectors of the community in a proactive and pragmatic manner
同時，根據《基本法》第六十條，行政長官是香港特別行政區政府的首長。
At the same time according to Article 60 the Chief Executive is the head of the HKSAR Government
在過去兩年，政府動用了至少83億元經常開支，實行了一系列 措施，當中包括為學校提供恆常的全方位學習津貼、加強照顧有特殊教育需要的同學，以及提供更多職業專才教育的機會，以改善教與學環境。
Over the past two years the Government has allocated at least 8.3 billion in recurrent expenditure to implementing a series of measures which include a recurrent Life - wide Learning Grant for schools enhanced support for children with special education needs and more opportunities of vocational education thereby improving the environment for teaching and learning
政府亦會繼續推行"智慧出行"措施，透過應用科技更有效地管理交通，紓緩道路交通擠塞，讓有限的路面空間能夠發揮最大效益。
The Government will also continue to implement smart mobility initiatives in which technology is applied for more effective traffic management and alleviation of road traffic congestion thereby enabling the limited road space to achieve the greatest efficiency
我們也通過法定標準、稅務優惠、興建節能基建，以及善用科技提升能源效益，預計在各項節能措施實施後，香港每年可減少碳排放約160萬公噸之多。
We also raised energy efficiency through statutory standards tax concession construction of energy - saving infrastructure and proper use of technology . It is expected that with the implementation of various energy - saving measures the annual carbon emission in Hong Kong can be reduced by as much as around 1.6 million tonnes
為鼓勵青年議政論政，我們已將青年委員自薦計劃常規化，吸納有志服務社會的青年朋友參與政府委員會的工作。
To encourage youth participation in public affairs and engagement in public policy discussion and debate we have regularized the Member Self - recommendation Scheme for Youth to attract young people aspiring to serving the community to participate in government boards and committees
代理主席，由於時間有限，我無法一一詳述在行政長官帶領下，現屆政府自上任以來的各項成果。
Deputy President due to the time constraint I cannot enumerate in detail every single achievement made by the current - term Government under the leadership of the Chief Executive since inauguration
理由是第一，在憲制上行政長官不單是向中央負責，也向香港特別行政區所有人及在這裏發生的事負責；第二，在整個程序中行政長官的角色是啟動，理由是在這些情況下不可以驚動疑犯，因此要找一個行政當局啟動程序，然後交給法院。
For a start the Chief Executive constitutionally speaking is accountable not only to the Central Authorities but also to everyone in HKSAR and be held accountable to everything that happens here . Second the Chief Executive assumes the role of activator in the entire procedure for reasons of not alarming the suspects in such situations . Hence it is necessary for an executive authority to activate the procedure before handing over to the Court
我要強調，外國也是這樣做；及第三，香港的法庭公正、獨立，不受政治影響，是移交過程中的重要把關者。法院會把所有事情在陽光下高透明度地處理。
I must stress that other countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada have adopted such a practice as well . Third the Court of Hong Kong being impartial independent and free from political influence will be a key gatekeeper in the surrender procedure handling such cases in sunshine in a highly transparent manner
大家都知道香港有一個"第四權"，傳媒有很強的監察能力，如果法院看過認為不夠證據，不同意移交，行政長官根本沒有可能移交。
As we all know there is the fourth estate in Hong Kong the media play a strong role of monitoring . If after reviewing a case the Court determines against the surrender out of insufficient evidence there is no way for the Chief Executive to surrender the suspect concerned
我希望在此釋除公眾疑慮。
I hope to take this opportunity to allay public concerns
這套制度是非常堅實、穩妥的，並不可能出現行政長官一個人"自把自為"地將一些人送去任何一個司法管轄區，接受當地制裁的情況。
Such a system is extremely robust and dependable that precludes the possibility of the Chief Executive arbitrarily sending some people to any jurisdiction and subjecting them to sanctions there
政府衷心期望在法案恢復二讀後，議員能夠理性務實地深入討論，而不是抗拒修例工作，令有人可以逃避法律制度，甚至危害公眾安全。
The Government sincerely hopes that with the Second Reading of the Bill resumed Members will engage in in - depth discussions rationally and pragmatically instead of rejecting the legislative amendment and thus allowing some people to evade the legal system even endangering public security
最後，我想強調，議員提出的任何批評或意見，只要是基於事實、具建設性的，行政長官、問責官員及所有公務員同事都會以謙遜的態度，虛心聆聽，以改善施政。
As a final note I wish to stress that any criticisms or views of Members that are factually - based and constructive in nature will be heeded humbly with modesty by the Chief Executive accountability officials and all the colleagues in the civil service for improvement in governance
《基本法》確立了我們的獨立司法體系的基本方針，包括法院獨立進行審判，不受任何干涉、終審法院享有特區的終審權，以及終審法院可邀請其他普通法適用地區的法官參加審判。
The Basic Law lays out the fundamental principles underpinning our independent judiciary system . Notable ones are the independent exercise of judicial power by our courts free from interference vesting of the power of final adjudication in the Court of Final Appeal CFA and invitation of Judges from other common law jurisdictions to sit on CFA
本屆政府尊重立法會制衡行政機關的功能。
The current - term Government respects the functions of the Legislative Council to exercise checks and balances on the executive authorities
正所謂民生無小事，行政長官高度重視普羅大眾的訴求。
As the saying goes no livelihood issue is too trivial the Chief Executive attaches great importance to the aspirations of the public
我們履行"服務提供者"或"監管者"的責任，同時擔當"促成者"和"推廣者"的新角色，致力推動經濟和改善民生，繼續推動香港向前發展。
We have discharged our responsibilities as a service provider or a regulator and taken up the new roles of facilitator and promoter striving to promote the economy and improve peoples livelihood and continuously driving the progress of Hong Kong
行政長官在她上任至今發表的兩份施政報告內提出了一共近500項政策措施，涵蓋多個範疇，包括優化管治、房屋與土地供應、發展多元經濟、改善民生、培育人才、建設宜居城市和與青年同行等，反映她服務香港的熱誠、決心和魄力。
In the two Policy Addresses presented since inauguration the Chief Executive has put forward almost 500 policy measures in total covering such diverse areas as improving governance housing and land supply developing a diversified economy improving peoples livelihood nurturing talent building a liveable city and connecting with young people . All this bears testimony to her passion determination and boldness in serving Hong Kong
在行政長官的領導下，我們也在多個範疇取得階段性豐碩的成果。
Under the leadership of the Chief Executive we have made substantial interim achievements in various areas
就此，政府致力擔當"促成者"和"推廣者"的角色，抓緊"一帶一路"倡議和粵港澳大灣區建設帶來的發展機遇，為香港經濟注入新動力。
To this end the Government has been exerting its best as a facilitator and promoter seizing the growth opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area in a bid to give fresh impetus to Hong Kong economy
特區政府與中央相關部委和粵港澳政府緊密協作，共同制訂《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》，並推出一系列發展大灣區，加強區內人流、物流等方面便捷流通的政策措施。
The Special Administrative Region SAR Government has cooperated closely with the relevant central ministries and the governments of Guangdong and Macao in a joint effort to formulate the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area and introduce a series of policy measures for developing the Greater Bay Area and strengthening the convenient flow of people goods etc within the Greater Bay Area
行政長官在兩份施政報告中提出的其他鼓勵產業研發和刺激科技成果轉化的措施，正逐步落實。
Other measures put forward by the Chief Executive in her two Policy Addresses to incentivize industrial research and development and the transformation of technology research outcomes have been implemented progressively
為配合智慧城市的發展，多項重要的基建項目亦會在未來18個月內陸續推出或完成。
To complement the development of smart city various important infrastructure projects will be launched or completed in the next 18 months
這些推動創科的計劃，令國家主席肯定和支持香港成為國際創科中心，藉着加強兩地創科合作，作為國家實施建設創新的重要力量。
Thanks to these initiatives that drive innovation and technology the President of China recognizes and renders his support for Hong Kong in its development into an international innovation and technology hub and as an important force in implementing the nations innovation - driven development strategy through closer cooperation in innovation and technology between the two places
政府於2017年8月成立金融領導委員會，負責提供策略性及前瞻性的政策指引和建議，成績有目共睹。
The Financial Leaders Forum set up by the Government in August 2017 for the provision of policy guidelines from a strategic point of view and forward - looking suggestions has achieved remarkable results
在政府、金融監管機構及業界共同努力下，香港金融科技的發展可以說是茁壯成長，一系列的金融科技措施亦會相繼落實。
With the joint efforts of the Government financial regulators and the industry financial technology Fintech development is thriving in Hong Kong . A series of Fintech measures will also be rolled out successively
在改善民生方面，特區政府同時竭力改善香港民生，每年投放約六成經常開支於教育、醫療和福利；而在過去兩個財政年度，投放於教育、醫療和福利的經常開支按年平均增長分別為6.3%、13.5%和13.6%。
In respect of improving peoples livelihood the SAR Government has been making every effort to improve Hong Kong peoples lot devoting around 60 % of the recurrent expenditure to education health care and welfare . Over the last two financial years the recurrent expenditure on education health care and welfare have grown on average 6.3 % 13.5 % and 13.6 % respectively year - on - year
行政長官既向香港特別行政區負責，也向中央人民政府負責。
The Chief Executive is accountable to both HKSAR and the Central Peoples Government
若計及高齡津貼、傷殘津貼及綜合社會保障援助，整個社會保障制度正覆蓋超過七成的長者人口。
Taking into account the Old Age Allowance the Disability Allowance and the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance the entire social welfare system now covers over 70 % of the elderly population
其中，由今年起的5年內，在改善買位計劃下每年會增購1,000個宿位，並提升整體私營安老院的服務質素，以及改善家居及社區照顧服務，以滿足居於社區的長者的不同需要。
Such support includes purchasing an additional 5 000 places under the Enhanced Bought Place Scheme in the next five years enhancing the overall service quality of private residential care homes for the elderly and strengthening the community care and support services to meet the various needs of elderly persons living in the community
根據《基本法》第四十三條，行政長官是香港特別行政區的首長，代表香港特別行政區，並依照《基本法》的規定對中央人民政府和香港特別行政區負責。
According to Article 43 of the Basic Law the Chief Executive shall be the head of the HKSAR shall represent HKSAR and shall be accountable to the Central Peoples Government and HKSAR in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law
政府已把法定侍產假由今年1月18日起增至5天。
Having increased the statutory paternity leave from three days to five days from 18 January onwards this year the Government has also began drafting the legislation for the proposed extension of statutory maternity leave to 14 weeks with the aim of presenting the relevant bill for scrutiny in the Legislative Council by the end of this year
政府亦已就延長法定產假至14星期的建議開展法例的草擬工作，目標是在今年年底前將法案提交立法會審議，而所有政府僱員的產假已由2018年施政報告發表當天起延長。
In the meantime the maternity leave for government employees has been extended upon the presentation of the Policy Address last year
另一項本屆政府重點的勞工政策，當然就是取消強積金對沖安排，有關籌備工作已經全面展開，目標是在明年向立法會提交法案。
Another key labour initiative of the current - term Government is certainly the abolition of the offsetting arrangement under the Mandatory Provident Fund System . It is hoped that with the relevant preparatory work now in full swing the relevant bill will be ready for presentation to the Legislative Council next year
政府亦會繼續積極吸引更多合資格的非本地培訓醫生，以有限度註冊形式到公營醫療系統服務。
The Government meanwhile will continue to proactively attract more eligible non - locally trained doctors to serve in the public health care sector in Hong Kong through limited registration
事實上，中央政府對特區這次修改法例的關心和支持，是理所當然的。
In fact the Central Governments concern and support for the SARs current legislative amendment exercise are a matter of course
第二點我想澄清、要很清晰地指出的是，有議員提到現行《逃犯條例》排除內地，是刻意保留所謂的"防火牆"而非漏洞，我要鄭重澄清這說法完全不是事實。
Second I would like to clarify and point out very clearly that some Members mentioned that the Mainland was excluded in the existing FOO and described it as the so - called firewall which was deliberately retained instead of being a loophole . I have to solemnly clarify that this is absolutely untrue
如果大家有留意，必定知道我們的同事和行政長官較早前都說過，在回歸前訂立《逃犯條例》的目的，是要把當時港英年代沿用的法例作出本地化立法，以設立適當的法律架構，讓香港回歸後有一條可以應用的本地法例，作為移交逃犯及與其他地方磋商移交安排的基礎。
If Members have paid attention they must know that our colleagues and the Chief Executive said earlier that the purpose of enacting FOO before the reunification was to legislate for the localization of laws which were adopted in the British - Hong Kong era back then with the aim of establishing an appropriate legal framework so that there would be a local law which could be applied after the reunification of Hong Kong to serve as a basis for Hong Kong to surrender fugitive offenders and negotiate surrender arrangements with other places
這個安排反映條例本地化的目的，而不是刻意剔除中國以保障港人人權，這點一定要以正視聽。
Such an arrangement reflects the purpose of the localization of the Ordinance instead of eliminating China deliberately to protect the human rights of Hong Kong people . This is a point on which I must set the record straight
我要一再強調，這個移交程序由法庭和行政機關"雙重把關"，香港的法庭公正、獨立、不受政治影響，是移交程序中一個重要的把關者。
I must reiterate once again that the Court and the executive authority will perform their respective gate - keeping roles in respect of the surrender procedures . Being fair independent and free from political influence the Court of Hong Kong is an important gatekeeper in the surrender procedures
事實上，在過去近22年，香港法院曾處理不少移交逃犯的案件，一直運作良好，法院已有豐富經驗，因此我們要信任法官的專業能力。
In fact in the nearly 22 years in the past the Court of Hong Kong has handled quite a number of cases in respect of the surrender of fugitive offenders and has all along been working well . The Court has accumulated extensive experience so we have to trust the professional competence of our Judges
"這點很清晰說明，我們的司法獨立，法院完全獨立，不受干涉。
It has clearly stipulated our judicial independence in that the Courts are completely independent and free from any interference
我同時感激不少議員正面評價現任行政長官的政績，肯定她的努力和承擔，還行政長官、現屆政府問責班子及公務員團隊一個公道。
Meanwhile I am also grateful to many Members for their positive comments on the political achievements of the incumbent Chief Executive affirming her efforts and commitment and doing justice to the Chief Executive the team of accountability officials of the current - term Government and the civil service
經過我們詳細解釋後，很多商會，包括外國的商會都明白整項修例工作，有些更贊同這做法，認為是恰當之舉。
After our detailed explanation many chambers of commerce including those of foreign countries understand the entire amendment exercise and some of them even agree to it regarding it as an appropriate act
主席，讓我在此重申，《條例草案》清晰說明"八不移交"、"九罪剔除"及"三重關卡"的有效保障，這是我自己用的詞彙。
President please allow me to reiterate here that the Bill has clearly stipulated effective safeguards under which in my own words no surrender will be conducted under eight circumstances whereas nine items of offences have been excluded and three - tier barriers have been established
在推動經濟、改善民生和促進社會向上流動方面，我們做了很多工夫，亦取得階段性的成果。
We have made a lot of efforts in promoting economic development improving peoples livelihood and facilitating upward movement in society whereas some interim achievement has already been made
事實上，我感到很奇怪，因為這些議員一定"堅離地"，脫離現實，不知道發生甚麼事。
In fact I find it very strange because these Members must be out of touch with the general public they are so unrealistic and know nothing about what is going on
另一方面，我亦一再強調，一如其他修例工作一樣，修訂《逃犯條例》由特區政府主導，完全無政治目的，亦沒有隱藏議程，更不是為內地度身訂造，不是政治任務。
On the other hand I must repeatedly stress that the amendment of FOO same as other legislative amendment exercises is led by the SAR Government . There is absolutely no political purpose and no hidden agenda . It is not tailor - made for the Mainland nor is it a political mission
我們相信、有信心只要政府和社會各界、立法會同心協力，香港會是個富公義、有法治、享文明、安全、富足、仁愛和有良好管治、具發展潛力的國際大都會。
We believe and have confidence that with the concerted efforts of the Government all sectors of society and the Legislative Council Hong Kong will be a civilized safe affluent benevolent international cosmopolitan city upholding justice and the rule of law with good governance and development potential
在行政長官領導下，特區政府會繼續以"關心"、"聆聽"、"行動"與廣大市民互動、協作、同行，發展經濟、改善民生，並致力維護本港法治、司法獨立、人權及自由。
Under the leadership of the Chief Executive the SAR Government will continue to care listen and act to interact collaborate and connect with the general public to promote economic development and improve peoples livelihood . We will also exert our best to uphold the rule of law judicial independence human rights and freedom in Hong Kong which are the core values underpinning Hong Kongs success
我們的出發點很簡單，就是維護法治，彰顯公義，打擊逃犯，確保我們的香港為安全城市。
We initiated the amendment exercise for a very simple reason that is to safeguard the rule of law uphold justice combat fugitive offenders and ensure that Hong Kong is a safe city
警方亦有責任在法律許可的範圍內盡量方便公眾集會、遊行和示威活動，並在大量群眾聚集時作出適當部署，確保公共安全和公共秩序。
The Police are also duty - bound to facilitate public assemblies processions and demonstrations as far as permitted under the law and to make appropriate arrangements when large crowds assemble to ensure public safety and order
警務人員盡忠職守、克盡己任，以方便公眾集會和活動，亦盡力維持公共秩序和公共安全。
Police officers have performed their duties diligently to facilitate public assemblies and activities while making every effort to maintain public order and safety
在每次大型行動後，警方必定會汲取經驗，以配合將來在內部保安和行動方面的需要，今次亦不會例外。
After each major operation the Police would learn from experience to meet with internal security and operational needs in the future and this case is no exception
不過，大家都知道，在昨晚和今早凌晨，在愛丁堡廣場有一個和平集會。
However as we all know after a peaceful assembly held at Edinburgh Place last evening until the early hours this morning some protesters stormed the Police Headquarters and once again blocked the surrounding streets
我亦想在此強調，警方已經極力容忍，以克制、包容的態度處理面前的嚴峻挑戰。
Here I would also like to emphasize that the Police have shown the greatest tolerance and adopted a restrained and accommodating attitude in addressing the daunting challenges at present
在最近幾星期，修例工作所引發的事件令很多市民不安、憂慮。
In the past few weeks the incidents arising from the legislative amendment exercise have caused worries and anxieties among many members of the public
有關最近在示威衝突中被拘捕的人士，政府明白參與示威者絕大部分都是和平、理性、熱愛香港。
With regard to those persons arrested in the recent protests and confrontations the Government is aware that most protesters were peaceful rational and passionate for Hong Kong
他亦清楚表示，暴動罪的檢控門檻非常高，警方需要搜集足夠證據和諮詢律政司的意見，才可決定是否提出檢控。
He also clearly indicated that the threshold for prosecution of rioting offences is very high and the Police need to collect sufficient evidence and consult DoJ before laying a charge
對於最近幾星期發生的事情，政府和問責團隊均有認真地反思和反省。
The Government and the governing team have reflected seriously on the events of the past few weeks
我們汲取了今次經驗，從中學習，一定會以最真誠、最謙卑的態度接受不同的意見，聆聽不同階層市民的聲音，確保我們的施政盡量貼近民意和民情，同時切合市民需要。
Drawing on the experience in this incident we will adopt a most sincere and humble attitude towards different opinions and listen to the voices of different social classes so as to ensure that government policies stay close to public opinion and needs
我深信熱愛香港的市民都會堅決維護和尊重香港賴以成功的核心價值，包括良好的法治、司法獨立、人權、自由、包容及多元的社會。
I firmly believe all those who love Hong Kong will uphold and respect the core values upon which our success has depended which include a sound rule of law judicial independence human rights freedom and a tolerant and diverse society
因為要視乎案件的複雜性，以及雙方律師的要求，是否需要多些時間作準備，例如進一步調查、蒐證、索取法律意見等，令案件可能會押後聆訊。
The reason is that it depends on the complexity of the case the demands of the lawyers of both sides and whether more time is needed to make preparations such as conducting further investigations collecting evidence and seeking legal advice which may defer the hearing of the case
過去9年，主席，我們1毛錢也沒有削減。
Over the past nine years Chairman we have not cut even one penny from the resources allocated to the Judiciary
公務員體系的部門，我們往往大幅削減資源，但司法機構要求多少資源，我們就會給多少，目的是確保司法獨立，有效運作，這是重要的。
For departments of the civil service we have cut resources significantly in most cases but we have allocated to the Judiciary the exact amount of resources requested with the aim of ensuring the independence and effective operation of the Judiciary . This is important