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但現時公眾普遍怯於道歉，其律師亦可能不建議作出道歉，理由是在香港的現行法律下，原告人有可能在民事程序中，援引答辯人曾作出的道歉，作為其承認過失或法律責任的證據。
However at the moment people are often inhibited from making an apology and their legal advisers may also advise them not to make an apology . This is because under the current law of Hong Kong an apology made by the defendant may be relied on by a plaintiff in civil proceedings as evidence of admission of fault or liability on the part of the defendant
道歉法例在普通法司法管轄區中並非新生事物。
Apology legislation is not something new among common law jurisdictions
主席，律政司感謝各位議員就法治和律政司其他方面的工作所發表的寶貴意見，鑒於時間關係，我現在就議員的意見作出扼要回應。
President the Department of Justice DoJ thanks Members for their valuable comments on the rule of law and other aspects of the work of DoJ . In view of the time limit I will now briefly respond to Members views
其中特別重要的是社會人士應尊重特區的法律制度，以及司法制度。
It is especially important that members of the community respect the legal and judicial systems of the SAR
在今年的法律年度開啟典禮上，我呼籲大家避免就司法判決作政治化或不恰當的批評。
On the ceremonial opening of this Legal Year I called upon everyone to avoid making politicized or illegitimate criticisms of judicial decisions
法治的原則包括司法獨立、保障人權等根本性的概念，是香港社會珍而重之的核心價值。
The principle of the rule of law includes fundamental concepts such as judicial independence and protection of human rights which are the core values treasured by Hong Kong society
律政司沒有任何理由姑息違法分子，亦不會因為政治原因或輿論影響我們一直所堅持的獨立刑事檢控工作。
DoJ has no reason to tolerate lawbreakers and will not let political factors or public opinions affect the independent criminal prosecution that we have always been insisting on
正如施政報告第268段明確指出，特區政府絕對尊重司法獨立，並會繼續全力維護香港的法治。
As clearly indicated in paragraph 268 of the Policy Address the Special Administrative Region SAR Government has full respect for judicial independence and will spare no efforts in maintaining the rule of law in Hong Kong
法律問題，法律解決，避免法律政治化，防止司法政治化，以及遏止法治政治化。
Legal questions should be solved by law . The politicization of the Judiciary should be avoided and the politicization of the rule of law should be curbed
維護法治的同時，律政司亦會積極鞏固香港作為亞太區國際法律及爭議解決中心的地位。
While upholding the rule of law DoJ will also actively strengthen Hong Kongs position as an international legal and dispute resolution centre in the Asia Pacific Region
在未來一年，律政司會繼續在完善法例、推進法律改革及強化法律基礎建設等不同方面，鞏固香港的法治，其中的例子包括提出修訂法例，賦予法院酌情權，在恰當的情況下，准許易受傷害證人通過電視直播聯繫方式提供證據，從而加強對相關證人的保護。
In the coming year DoJ will continue to fortify the rule of law in terms of improving legislation promoting law reform strengthening legal infrastructure and so on . One example of this is the proposal for a legislative amendment to give the Court discretion to permit vulnerable witnesses to give evidence through a televised link when appropriate so as to enhance the protection to witnesses
正因如此，特區政府與內地在商討"一地兩檢"相關事宜的過程中，雙方由始至終的共識非常明確︰一方面盡量方便乘客及發揮高鐵的效益，同時堅持"一地兩檢"在法律上必須符合"一國兩制"政策，並不會違反《基本法》。
This is why the consensus between both parties throughout the discussion between the SAR Government and the Mainland over matters related to the co - location arrangement is very clear to provide convenience to passengers and unleash the benefits of the Hong Kong Section of XRL by all means while ensuring that the co - location arrangement must be consistent with the policy of one country two systems in law without violating the Basic Law
換言之，在構思"一地兩檢"的安排時，內地與特區政府一直恪守"一國兩制"和《基本法》。
In other words the Mainland and Hong Kong Governments have abided by the principle of one country two systems and the Basic Law in conceiving the co - location arrangement
在這大原則下，特區政府與內地在進行反覆研究後提出"三步走"建議。
Under this major principle the SAR Government and the Mainland have proposed the Three - step Process after repeated studies
因此，"三步走"的第一步是特區與內地在進行商討後達成《合作安排》。
As such as Step One of the Three - step Process the SAR and the Mainland are to reach a Co - operation Arrangement after discussion
這一步不但符合"一國兩制"政策，同時反映特區的高度自治權。
Not only is this step consistent with the policy of one country two systems but it also reflects the high degree of autonomy of the SAR
社會上有人建議在西九龍站內地口岸區只適用內地關於清關、出入境及檢疫手續的法律。
Some people in the community have proposed that the Mainland Port Area MPA at the West Kowloon Station can only apply Mainland laws in relation to clearance procedures
就高鐵而言，特區與內地進行深入研究後，亦認為如果在西九龍站內地口岸區只適用有關通關手續的內地法律，將會衍生法律和運作上問題，包括可能產生管轄權重疊和工作人員無所適從等情況。
Insofar as the Hong Kong section of XRL is concerned both the SAR and the Mainland considered after an in - depth study that if MPA at the West Kowloon Station can only apply Mainland laws in relation to clearance procedures legal and operational issues will arise including possible overlapping of jurisdiction confusion caused to the staff as to what course of action should be taken and so on
"三步走"的第二步是由全國人民代表大會常務委員會通過決定批准及確認《合作安排》。
As Step Two of the Three - step Process the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC will approve and endorse the Co - operation Arrangement by making a Decision
在香港方面將需要進行本地立法工作。
Local legislation will be necessary in the case of Hong Kong
這過程可讓立法會議員依據既定程序審議相關法例，充分發揮其憲制職能，亦同時能讓社會各界進行討論和發表意見。
This process will enable Members of the Legislative Council to scrutinize the relevant legislation according to the established procedures and fully fulfil their constitutional role while allowing various sectors of the community to hold discussions and express views
總括而言，"三步走"是特區與內地參考了深圳灣口岸的模式後提出的建議。
Summing up the Three - step Process is a proposal put forward by the SAR and the Mainland with reference to the model of the Shenzhen Bay Port
事實上，深圳灣的"一地兩檢"模式在推出時亦曾經引起不同聲音，但在過去大約10年的期間一直操作暢順，深受市民歡迎。
Actually although different voices were heard when the co - location arrangement was launched in the Shenzhen Bay Port the arrangement has been operating smoothly and well - received by the public over the past decade or so
我希望立 法會議員能夠以香港整體利益作出發點，以香港長遠發展為依歸，支持"一地兩檢"，支持特區政府今次提出的議案。
I hope Members of the Legislative Council can bear in mind Hong Kongs overall interests and long - term development and support the co - location arrangement as well as this motion proposed by the SAR Government
"一國兩制"是國家對香港特區的基本政策方針，而《基本法》為特區的各種根本制度、法治、人權等提供保障。
While the principle of one country two systems is the States basic policy guideline for Hong Kong the Basic Law provides safeguards for the SAR in relation to various fundamental systems the rule of law human rights and so on
代理主席，感謝各位議員就法治和律政司其他方面的工作所發表的意見。
Deputy President I thank Members for their views on the rule of law and other work of the Department of Justice
然而，我認為有必要澄清相關原則，以及社會上流傳的某些錯誤觀點。
Yet I think I must explain the relevant principles and clarify some misconceptions which have been spreading over in society
首先，特區政府絕對尊重香港人的言論、集會、遊行、示威等自由和權利。
First the SAR Government absolutely respects Hong Kong peoples freedom of speech and their right to assembly procession demonstration etc
香港的司法程序，包括刑期覆核整個程序，是受法律所規管。
In Hong Kong the judicial proceedings including the entire proceedings of the sentence review are governed by the law
大家可能同意或不同意法院的判決或理據，大家絕對有這個權利和自由，即使在法律界對一個法律議題也可能有不同的看法，但大家不應該因為不同意司法程序的結果，便在完全沒有客觀事實根據的情況之下，動輒、很武斷地認為司法程序受政治因素所影響。
We absolutely have this right and freedom . Even in the legal sector including the judges themselves may have different views on a particular legal issue . But without the backing of objective facts we should not come to a haste and arbitrary conclusion that the judicial proceedings are under the influence of political factors only due to our disagreement with the results of such judicial proceedings
有議員的發言涉及"一地兩檢"事宜，但因為"一地兩檢"的議題在過去兩星期已在立法會進行辯論，而辯論亦將在下星期三繼續，我在此不會詳細回應。
Some Members have also talked about the co - location clearance . However I am not going to give a detailed response here as the issue had already been discussed in the Council over the past two weeks and the debate will continue next Wednesday
此外，有部分議員在辯論期間談及法律服務的問題，以及周邊地區在這方面的發展。
During the debates some Members have also talked about the legal services and their development in our neighbouring regions
鞏固及發展香港作為亞太區國際法律及爭議解決中心將會繼續是律政司的工作重點之一。
To reinforce and develop Hong Kongs position as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia - Pacific region will remain to be one of the major tasks of the Department of Justice
律政司同時亦會繼續開拓新的服務領域，並到內地及海外地方，包括"一帶一路"沿線等地方推廣香港在這方面的優勢。
In tandem the Department of Justice will keep on exploring new service fields as well as promoting Hong Kongs edges in this respect to places in the Mainland and overseas including countries along the Belt and Road
事實上，我在這個星期剛到過馬來西亞吉隆坡，向當地商界及法律界介紹香港這方面的發展，反應十分正面。
In fact I went to Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia this week to brief the business sector and the legal sector there on the developments of Hong Kong in this respect . The feedback I received was very positive
亞太區的經濟發展，以及"一帶一路"倡議的推行，將會令法律及爭議解決服務，包括國際仲裁和跨境調解服務的需求大增，但同時香港在這方面亦面對不少競爭。
The economic developments of the Asia - Pacific region together with the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative will create a surge of demand for legal and dispute resolution services including international arbitration and cross - boundary mediation services . However Hong Kong is at the same time facing keen competition in this respect
在施政報告內，我們可以注意到，香港作為亞太區國際法律和爭議解決中心的競爭力，都是依靠"一國"和"兩制"這個獨特優勢得以落實。
As mentioned in the Policy Address Hong Kongs competitive edges as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia - Pacific region have been built on its unique strengths under one country and two systems
通過各方協作，成立具有公信力亦尊重多樣性文化的機構和制度。
Through cooperation with various parties we can establish an institution and a system with creditability and showing respects for the cultures of various countries and places
首先，有關法治方面，我在此再強調，法治是通過實踐而得以彰顯。
First on the rule of law I must stress again that the rule of law is manifested through practice
此外，剛才有一位議員亦問到集體訴訟方面的進度。
Just now a Member asked about the progress of class action
剛才有一位議員提及程序公義方面的事情，我借此機會，想說一說程序公義。
Just now a Member talked about the issue of procedural justice and I wish to take this opportunity to talk a little about procedural justice
多謝主席，首先我在此非常感謝多位議員提出的意見，律政司方面已經聽到，亦會好好考慮。
Thank you President . First of all I thank Members for their views . The Department of Justice has heard their views and will consider them carefully
《基本法》第六十三條說明"香港特別行政區律政司主管刑事檢察工作，不受任何干涉。
It provides The Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall control criminal prosecutions free from any interference
處理議案所述案件時，律政司內的同事及我本人亦秉持同樣的原則，不偏不倚，無畏無懼，按照證據、適用法律，以及律政司頒布多年、行之有效的《檢控守則》專業行事。
Upholding the same principles without fear favour or prejudice in processing the case to which todays motion refers my colleagues in the DoJ and myself carry out our duties professionally based on evidence and in accordance with applicable law and the Prosecution Code promulgated by the DoJ which has long proven effective
我亦想就剛才提及的第二點補充，《檢控守則》就公布檢控決定理由亦訂下清晰指引，其中一點清楚表明"不能為求人前彰顯公義，而導致公義無法施行"。
I would also like to further elaborate on the second point mentioned just now . The Prosecution Code has set out clear guidelines on publication of reasons which reads the benefit of justice being seen to be done must not be allowed to result in justice not being done
通常在決定檢控某一個人後，大家都會明白，我們是不會再作任何討論，因為已經進入司法程序。
Normally it is understood that we will not engage in any further discussion upon making the decision to prosecute a person since the judicial process has commenced
就議員提及的其他事情，我亦會作簡單回應。
I will also respond briefly to other issues mentioned by Members
然而，司法機構無意憑藉現時的修訂建議令第4章第34B5條所指的現有重新爭辯安排不適用於依據第4章第34B3條妥為組成的上訴法庭。
That said it is not the Judiciarys intention to disapply the present re - argument arrangement under section 34B3 of Cap . 4 by initiating the current proposed amendments
謹請各位委員支持有關修正案。
I implore Members to support the amendment
多謝主席。
Thank you Chairman
這些安排與其他海外司法管轄區相比，其實毫不遜色。
These arrangements are indeed in no way inferior to those of other overseas jurisdictions
即使修訂有關條文，改為由2位法官而不是3位法官處理上訴程序，法官仍然可以繼續自由地按證據和法律去審理案件，所以《條例草案》絕對不影響司法獨立。
Despite the amendments make to the relevant provisions which seek to have the appeal proceedings handled by two judges instead of three judges can still continue to hear cases freely in accordance with evidence and law . Therefore the Bill will definitely not have any implications on judicial independence
至於所謂衝擊法治的說法亦絕對不正確。
As for the comment that the rule of law will be jeopardized it is also absolutely incorrect
第一，我們必須記錄在案的是，這項《2019年成文法條例草案》絕對不會衝擊司法獨立，亦絕對不會衝擊香港的法治。
First we must put on record that the Statute Law Bill 2019 the Bill will absolutely not undermine judicial independence or jeopardize the rule of law in Hong Kong
我們絕不同意及不認同酷刑聲請上訴委員會所作的決定質量欠佳。
We totally disagree and reject that the decisions made by TCAB are not up to standard
為了便利香港婚姻或家庭案件判決的當事人，向內地法院申請承認和強制執行香港判決，《條例草案》亦訂立機制，讓香港判決的一方，可向香港法院申請香港判決的經核證文本及證明書。
In order to facilitate a party to a Hong Kong judgment given in a matrimonial or family case in applying to a Mainland court for recognition and enforcement of a Hong Kong judgment the Bill also provides for a mechanism to allow a party to a Hong Kong judgment to apply to a Hong Kong court for a certified copy of and a certificate for the Hong Kong judgment
我很高興得悉，委員對《條例草案》表示支持。
I am delighted to know that Members are in support of the Bill
我稍後將會動議的委員會審議階段修正案，主要是技術性的修改或是相應修訂，並涵蓋3個方面。
I will move the Committee stage amendments later which are mainly technical or corresponding amendments that cover three areas
我亦感謝法律及相關界別的持份者對《條例草案》提供寶貴意見和支持。
I also thank the stakeholders of the legal and other related sectors for their valuable opinions and support for the Bill
特別要注意的是，當事各方自主選擇是《銷售公約》的基本原則。
We must pay special attention to one thing party autonomy is a fundamental principle of the CISG
除了在極少數的例外情況下， 雙方當事人一般可藉協議減損《銷售公約》的任何規定或改變其效力，又或選擇完全不採用公約。
With very limited exceptions the parties can by agreement derogate from or vary the effect of any provisions of the CISG or exclude the Conventions application entirely
律政司亦特別設立了關於公約的專題網頁，綜合相關實用資料，方便市民查閱和參考。
DOJ has also set up a web page designated for CISG in which related useful information has been consolidated for public inspection and reference
去年是締結《銷售公約》的40周年，律政司與貿法委及亞洲國際法律研究院三方於去年10月合辦網上研討會；另外亦與亞洲國際法律研究院舉辦網上講座。
Last year marked the 40th anniversary of CISG . An online conference and an online seminar were organized by DoJ in collaboration with UNCITRAL and the Asian Academy of International Law AAIL and with AAIL respectively in October last year during which top CISG experts from all over the world discussed the latest CISG development and issues in relation to the legal and business sectors
《條例草案》旨在於香港實施《聯合國國際貨物銷售合同公約》，有關將《銷售公約》適用於香港的建議，獲得法律及相關業界的普遍支持，而立法會司法及法律事務委員會亦對建議表示支持。
The objective of the Bill is to implement the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods CISG in Hong Kong . The legal and related sectors in general support the proposed application of CISG to Hong Kong so does the Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services of the Legislative Council
不過，《銷售公約》適港可為香港企業提供有關法律選擇的額外選項，以及加強香港處理相關爭議的能力。
However having considered that the application of CISG may provide Hong Kong businesses with an additional option in terms of law and enhance Hong Kongs competence in resolving relevant disputes DoJ has spearheaded the relevant legislative exercise exceptionally this time in consultation with the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
《條例草案》如獲通過，在制定該法例後，特區政府會依據《基本法》第一百五十三條尋求中央政府的協助，以完成適用《銷售公約》的必要步驟。
Subject to the passage of the Bill and after the enactment of the Ordinance the Government will seek the assistance of the Central Government in completing the necessary steps for the application of CISG to Hong Kong pursuant to Article 153 of the Basic Law
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，懇請各位議員支持通過二讀《條例草案》。
Deputy President I so submit . I urge Members to support the passage of the Second Reading of the Bill
我在此感謝各位議員、法律界、商界及學術界在公眾諮詢期間提出了寶貴的意見。
I thank Members the legal business and academic sectors for providing valuable opinions during the consultation period
《銷售公約》是一項重要而廣受採納的商業法條約，世界貿易組織幾乎所有主要貿易成員，以及近半數參與"一帶一路"倡議的國家都是《銷售公約》成員。
CISG is an important and widely adopted commercial law treaty . Almost all major trading members of the World Trade Organization and nearly half of the countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative are members of CISG
中國是《銷售公約》的締約國，但公約現時並不適用於香港。
While China is a Contracting State to CISG CISG is currently not applicable to Hong Kong
與私人執業律師不同，所有律政人員，不論是否在香港獲認許為大律師，均具有根據《法律執業者條例》條文而獲妥為認許的大律師及律師的一切權利。
Unlike private legal practitioners all legal officers regardless of whether they are admitted as a barrister in Hong Kong shall have all the rights of barristers and solicitors duly admitted under the provisions of LPO
因此，我們認為所有律政人員應享有一視同仁的待遇及權利，包括只要符合《法律執業者條例》第31A2條訂明的實質資格規定，屬大律師和非大律師的律政人員應同樣可獲考慮委任為資深大律師。
We therefore consider that all legal officers should deserve the same treatment and rights including that legal officers irrespective of whether they are barristers or not should be equally eligible for consideration to be appointed as SC upon satisfying the substantive eligibility requirements under section 31A2 of LPO
第二，建議符合選賢任能的原則和公眾利益。
Second the proposal aligns with the merit - based selection principle and is in the public interest
律政司已於上月21日徵詢司法及法律事務委員會的意見，事務委員會對修例建議表示支持。
DoJ consulted the Legislative Council Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services on the 21st of last month and the Panel supported the legislative proposal
正如我剛才指出，律政人員職務上並無律師或大律師的區分，但大律師與非大律師的律政人員之間在獲委任為資深大律師資格上卻一直存在差別待遇，今次建議就是要處理這不公情況。
As I have just pointed out there is no distinction between solicitors and barristers when it comes to the duties of legal officers but barristers and non - barrister legal officers have all along been treated differently in their eligibility for appointment as SC . This proposal is intended to address this inequity
代理主席，落實建議的《條例草案》只涉及簡單的條文修訂，但對政府相關部門的律政人員意義重大。
Deputy President the implementation of the proposed Bill only involves simple amendments to the provisions but it is of great significance to the legal officers in the departments concerned
《條例草案》建議修訂《法律執業者條例》第31A條，讓任職律政人員而並非大律師的人，跟大律師律政人員和私人執業大律師一樣，具資格獲委任為資深大律師。
The Bill proposes to amend section 31A of LPO so that a person not being a barrister who holds office as a legal officer like legal officers who are barristers and barristers in private practice is eligible to be appointed as SC
這情況顯然並不理想。
This situation is obviously undesirable
綜上原因，律政司與最高人民法院就訂立婚姻及家庭事宜的相互承認和強制執行的機制進行商討，並且就《安排》的主要內容徵詢公眾意見，最終在2017年簽訂《安排》。
Owing to the reasons above the Department of Justice has deliberated with the Supreme Peoples Court SPC on providing for a mechanism for reciprocal recognition and enforcement in respect of matrimonial and family matters and has consulted the public on the major contents of the Arrangement . Finally the Arrangement was signed in 2017
以下，我就《條例草案》的具體內容作出簡介。
I will briefly introduce the specific contents of the Bill as follows
現時，內地法律沒有明文規定，在內地承認和強制執行香港法院就婚姻或家庭事宜作出的判決。
Currently Mainland law does not expressly provide for the recognition and enforcement of Hong Kong judgments on matrimonial or family matters in the Mainland
當提出作廢申請的限期已經屆滿、或作廢申請已經了結之後，申請人可採取行動，強制執行有關指明命令。
An action to enforce the relevant specified orders may be taken after the expiry of the period for application to set aside the registration or after the setting aside application has been finally disposed of
主席，自《安排》簽訂至今，已經過3年時間。
President it has been three years since the signing of the Arrangement
《銷售公約》直接適用於營業地在不同締約國的當事人之間所訂立的貨物銷售合同。
CISG applies automatically to contracts for the sale of goods between parties whose places of business are in different Contracting States
中國在參加《銷售公約》時作了上述第95條下的保留，但考慮在公眾諮詢收到的回應，特區政府計劃把《銷售公約》在不連同該保留的情況下適用於香港。
While China has made such reservation when joining CISG the Government plans to apply CISG without such reservation to Hong Kong taking into account the responses received in the public consultation
除了極少數例外情況外，雙方當事人可藉協議減損《銷售公約》的任何規定或改變其效力，又或完全不採用該公約。
With very limited exceptions the parties can by agreement derogate from or vary the effect of any provisions of CISG or exclude the Conventions application entirely
《條例草案》旨在賦予《銷售公約》在香港的本地法律效力。
The Bill seeks to give CISG the force of law in Hong Kong
《條例草案》如獲通過，在制定該法例後，特區政府會依據《基本法》第一百五十三條尋求中央政府的協助完成適用《銷售公約》的必要步驟。
Subject to the passage of the Bill and after the enactment of the Ordinance the Government will seek the assistance of the Central Government in completing the necessary steps for the application of CISG to Hong Kong pursuant to Article 153 of the Basic Law
《銷售公約》是廣受採納的重要公約，截至今年6月底，共有94個締約國。它是一項訂明統一規則的商業法條約，規管該公約範圍內的國際貨物銷售合同。
With 94 Contracting States as at the end of June this year it is a commercial law treaty which provides a set of uniform rules governing contracts for the international sale of goods within its scope
公約旨在為國際貨物銷售合同提供一個現代、統一及公平的制度，從而為商業交易帶來確定性及降低交易成本。
Its purpose is to provide a modern uniform and fair regime for contracts for the international sale of goods thereby introducing certainty in commercial exchanges and decreasing transaction costs
在執行檢控工作時，檢控人員務必遵守和維護法治，公正客觀地協助法庭找出真相，依法秉行公義。
When conducting prosecutions a prosecutor is required to comply with and promote the rule of law fairly and objectively assisting the court to arrive at the truth and to do justice in accordance with the law
二 公務員事務局制訂公務員工作表現管理制度，為監察和評估公務員的工作表現，提供正式機制。
2 The civil service performance management system for civil servants formulated by the Civil Service Bureau serves as an official mechanism to monitor and assess staff performance
律政司的所有公務員，包括檢控人員，亦受上述同一機制規限。
The above mechanism is applicable to civil servants of different grades and ranks including prosecutors of DoJ
律政司的檢控人員一直按照相關原則履行檢控職責，在任何時間皆秉持公正廉潔，謹慎從事，以最高標準來維持司法公義。
DoJs prosecutors have always discharged their prosecutorial responsibilities in accordance with the relevant principles and have at all times exercised the highest standards of integrity and care in maintaining proper administration of justice
就每宗案件由展開調查至提出檢控所需要的處理時間，須視乎多項因素而定，例如執法機關進行調查所需的時間、證據的數量、案件性質及複雜程度等。
The processing time from commencement of investigation to institution of prosecution for each case depends on various factors such as the time required for investigation by law enforcement agencies the volume of evidence and the nature and complexity of the case
鑒於最近有關"公眾秩序活動"的案件增加，律政司亦安排了曾於該專責隊伍工作過的同事協助參與檢控決定的相關工作。
In view of the recent increase in the number of public order event cases DoJ has also arranged for officers who had formerly served in that dedicated team to assist in work relating to prosecutorial decisions
律政司會繼續與警方保持溝通，繼續以公正不阿、有效快捷的方式執行檢控工作。
DoJ will continue to maintain communications with the Police and to conduct its prosecution work in a fair effective and efficient manner
為了更正同意檢控書英文版的文書錯誤，律政司要求短暫押後案件，並獲裁判官批准。
In order to correct the clerical error in the English version of the consent to prosecution DoJ requested a short adjournment of the case which was permitted by the Magistrate
重新開庭審理時，雙方作出法律陳述後，控方決定撤回這控罪，並向法庭表示，警方會再次拘捕及展開一個新的法律程序。
After both parties made legal submissions upon resumption of the hearing the prosecution decided to withdraw the charge and indicated to the Court that the Police would make arrests again and commence legal proceedings afresh
此外，陸議員剛才提到檢控率低這一點，這裏涉及調查、逮捕及作出檢控決定的時間。
In addition Mr LUK has earlier mentioned the low prosecution rate . This involves investigations arrests and timing of making prosecutorial decisions
如果有任何人覺得違法是無須負上責任，我在此強調絕對不是，因為香港是一個法治社會，任何人違法也要承擔相關的法律責任。
If anyone thinks that there is no liability for breaking the law I must emphasize here that it is absolutely not the case because in Hong Kong a society governed by the rule of law any person who breaks the law shall bear the relevant legal responsibility
我們亦不排除會因應情況，有需要時調派律政司檢控科的其他人士，一起處理現時的工作。
We do not rule out the possibility that depending on the situation other personnel from PD of DoJ will be deployed when necessary to handle the current work together with them
我們亦會考慮在適當的情況下，將進行法庭訴訟的工作外判予一些外間的律師、大律師或資深大律師。
We will also consider where appropriate briefing out cases involving litigation to some outside solicitors counsel or senior counsel
在決定開審法院數目或每間法院應該大概有多少人被帶到裁判官或裁判司席前方面，相關法院亦向我們作出了一些相關的指示，讓我們可以安排。
In deciding on the number of courts required to hear the cases or the approximate number of people to be brought before the Magistrate in each court the courts concerned gave some relevant instructions for us to make arrangements