Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
同樣地，支持食品加工等行業在香港發展亦有助推進本地再工業化的發展。
Likewise supporting the development of industries such as food processing in Hong Kong can also help to promote the development of re - industrialization locally
這些良好勢頭顯示我們在推動再工業化的方向正確，工作亦漸見成效。
These positive momentums demonstrate that our work in promoting re - industrialization is on the right track and our work is beginning to bear fruit
我對未來香港的創科及再工業化的發展充滿信心。
I have full confidence in the future development of IT and re - industrialization
事實上，創新及科技局於2015年成立，並於2017年採納了成員包括高等教育、創科、工業等界別代表的創新及科技諮詢委員會所提出的關鍵績效指標，以締造蓬勃的創科生態環境。
In fact the Innovation and Technology Bureau established in 2015 adopted KPIs proposed by the Advisory Committee on Innovation and Technology in 2017 which comprises members from the higher education IT and industrial sectors to foster the creation of a thriving IT ecosystem
再工業化是一項長期的政策，我們需要各界繼續全力支持，以收成效。
Re - industrialization is a long - term policy and we need the continual full support from various sectors in order to achieve results
我們看到生命健康這個科學領域正正是我們一個可以有所發揮的領域，但生命健康這個領域涵蓋的範圍非常廣闊，包括傳統的醫藥、化學、物理、大數據、人工智能等，甚至是一些機械人的技術，因為可能牽涉到例如手術用的醫療設備、微型機械人等。
As we have observed the field of life and health science is exactly one of the areas where we can give full play to our strengths . But the field of life and health covers a wide range of areas including traditional medicine chemistry physics big data artificial intelligence and even some robotic technologies because it may involve for example medical equipment micro - robots and the like for surgery purpose
我們一定要提供一個蓬勃的創科生態發展，否則讀畢課程後如果沒有很好的就業、創業機會，他們亦未必會修讀相關學科。
We must provide a vibrant IT ecosystem otherwise they may not pursue related disciplines if they do not have good career and entrepreneurial opportunities after their studies
當然，因應時代和科技發展，這些統計涵蓋的行業類別或會有所改變。
Without doubt the categories of industries covered by these statistics may be subject to change having regard to the times and technological development
就創科人力資源規劃，經諮詢相關政策局和部門，現綜合答覆如下： 政府於2019年年底公布的"2027年人力資源推算"報告已表示本港對創科人才的需求非常殷切，屬眾多行業之冠。
With regard to human resources planning for IT our consolidated reply in consultation with relevant bureauxdepartments BDs is as follows The Report on Manpower Projection to 2027 MP2027 released in end 2019 has indicated that Hong Kong has a keen demand for IT talent which surpasses that of other industries
事實上，隨着創科的普及，各行各業亦需聘請大量創科人才，加上今年施政報告提出大幅增加創科用地和基建，相信香港對創科人力的長遠需求會進一步上升。
Indeed with the popularization of IT various industries also need to recruit a large number of IT talent . In addition as set out in the Policy Address this year IT land and infrastructure will be substantially expanded . We believe that Hong Kongs long - term demand for IT manpower will increase further
政府一直從培育、挽留及吸引人才3方面，多管齊下壯大本地的創科人才庫。
The Government has been adopting a multi - pronged approach in enlarging the local IT talent pool by nurturing retaining and attracting talent
為從小培養學生對創科的興趣，政府致力在多個層面推動STEM教育。
In order to nurture students interest in IT from a young age the Government is committed to promoting Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics STEM education in multiple dimensions
常規課程以外，"中學IT創新實驗室"及"奇趣IT識多啲"計劃分別資助中小學舉辦與資訊科技相關的課外活動。
Beyond the regular curriculum the IT Innovation Lab in Secondary Schools and Knowing More About IT Programmes subsidize secondary and primary schools respectively to organize extra - curricular activities related to information technology
為吸引大學生在創科方面發展，創科實習計劃讓更多修讀STEM學科的大學生在學期間體驗與創科相關的工作，由2020年開始至今已惠及超過4,100名大學生。
In order to attract university students to explore opportunities in IT the STEM Internship Scheme enables more university students in STEM disciplines to experience IT - related work during their studies and over 4 100 university students have benefited from the scheme since 2020
科技園公司及數碼港亦透過不同計劃為青年提供實習和培訓機會。
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Cyberport also provide the youth with internship and training opportunities through various schemes
在匯聚人才方面，蓬勃的創科生態所提供的創業、就業良機，是吸引創科人才的最有效途徑。
In terms of pooling talent opportunities for entrepreneurship and employment supported by a vibrant IT ecosystem are the most effective means of attracting IT talent
人力資源規劃委員會是一個由政務司司長擔任主席的高層次的政策諮詢平台，就相關的政策及措施向政府提供意見，以推動香港進一步發展高增值及多元經濟。
The Human Resources Planning Commission HRPC is a high - level policy consultation platform chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration to offer comments to the Government on relevant policies and measures to develop Hong Kong further into a high value - added and more diversified economy
此外，配合政府大力推動本地創科發展，委員會在不同的會議上，就增加及優化本地創科人才的質與量的事宜，包括創新及科技局及其他政策局和機構推出的各項人才培訓及吸引人才的措施等積極提供很多寶貴的意見。
In addition HRPC proactively offered many valuable comments on matters related to the enhancement of the quality and increase in the quantity of local IT talent at different meetings including the various training and talent attraction measures introduced by the Innovation and Technology Bureau as well as other bureaux and organizations to complement the active promotion of the development of Hong Kongs IT by the Government
創科人力資源的調研和政策制訂工作涉及多個政策局和部門。
Multiple BDs are involved in surveys and studies as well as policy formulation in respect of IT human resources
相關政策局和部門會持續檢視現行政策及措施，密切留意香港經濟發展的最新情況，並適時就其工作諮詢委員會及相關持份者。
They will continue to review existing policies and measures closely monitor the latest developments of Hong Kongs economy as well as consult HRPC and relevant stakeholders on their work as appropriate
總括而言，政府會繼續攜手與社會各界提升香港的創科生態，從而發揮香港獨有優勢，更好融入國家發展大局。
In conclusion the Government will work in partnership with different sectors of society on an ongoing basis to enhance the IT ecosystem in Hong Kong thereby leveraging our unique strengths and better integrating our city into the national development
在過程中，我們回顧現時香港的創科人力的供應；剛才在主體答覆，我也提到我們現時每年大約有9,800名修讀STEM相關學科的學生會畢業，從而壯大我們的創科人才庫。
In the process we have reviewed the current supply of IT manpower in Hong Kong . In the main reply earlier I also mentioned that we have about 9 800 students graduating from STEM - related disciplines every year thus expanding our pool of IT talents
其實，我們一定要與時並進。
In fact we must keep up with the times
今年的施政報告為我們提出了一個相當好的創科發展藍圖，我們也會在定期、恆常的人力資源推算過程中對此加以考慮，從而充實我們的創科人才庫。
This years Policy Address has provided us with a desirable blueprint for IT development and we will take this into account in our regular and ongoing manpower projections so as to enrich our IT talent pool
主席，林議員提到我們在不同領域也需要加強，從而吸引人才、吸引創科企業來到香港。
President Mr LAM mentioned that we need to strengthen our efforts in different areas to attract talents and IT enterprises to Hong Kong
此外，我們亦有先進製造業中心等計劃，做好我們的基建，從而滿足一些企業在地方上和設備上的需求。
In addition we have programmes such as the Advanced Manufacturing Centre to improve our infrastructure to meet the needs of enterprises in terms of space and equipment
有關工作包括提供基建及制度上的支援，促進中小企善用資訊及通訊科技發展業務，以及培育人才。
Relevant work includes the provision of infrastructural and institutional support promotion of the use of ICT by small and medium enterprises SMEs for business development and nurturing talents
數碼港亦舉辦實習計劃，讓主修資訊及通訊科技的學生，在上海、福州及矽谷的科技企業工作。
The Cyberport has also organized internship programmes for students majoring in ICT to work in technology enterprises in Shanghai Fuzhou and Silicon Valley
此外，政府將於今年年底將"實習研究員計劃"開放予科學園及數碼港的培育公司及中小企租戶，預計可額外資助約1,000名年輕的實習研究員，當中不少是資訊科技研究範疇的實習機會。
In addition the Government will expand the Internship Programme by the end of this year to cover the incubatees and SME tenants in Science Park and Cyberport . It is anticipated that about 1 000 additional young interns can be supported by the programme a number of which are internship opportunities in IT research areas
來自100間中小企及118間資訊及通訊科技公司的317名從業員，參與了這些約會活動。
A total of 317 practitioners from 100 SMEs and 118 ICT companies participated in these events
通過這些活動，參與的中小企對切合其業務營運需要的資訊及通訊科技解決方案，增加了認識；而本地小型資訊及通訊科技公司亦可尋找客戶，發掘業務合作機會。
Through these activities the participating SMEs can better understand ICT solutions that suit their business needs while local small - scale ICT companies are able to seek clients and explore business collaboration opportunities
然而，我們並沒有特別備存最終成功覓得合作夥伴個案的數據。
However we do not specifically keep statistics on the number of companies which have eventually succeeded in finding collaboration partners
我們舉辦"中小企和IT人有個約會"活動，有帶動和促進中小企和小型資訊及通訊科技服務供應商接觸和配對的效果。
The SMEs and ITs Business Matching has achieved the effect of driving and facilitating the engagement and matching of SMEs and small - scale ICT service providers
相對在內部添置系統，雲端運算涉及較低的起動成本、技術知識及人手需求，所以特別適合中小企使用。
As compared with in - house installation of systems cloud computing involves lower start - up costs technical knowledge and manpower requirements and therefore is particularly suitable for use by SMEs
根據亞洲雲運算協會於2016年3月發表的雲端整備指數，香港在亞太區是雲端整備能力最高的城市。
According to the Cloud Readiness Index issued by the Asia Cloud Computing Association in March 2016 Hong Kong is the top city in cloud readiness in the Asia - Pacific region
參與"中小企雲端應用推廣計劃"的中小企從業員都表示課程相當實用，並計劃採用雲端服務。
SME practitioners who participated in the SME Cloud Promotion Campaign indicated that the training courses were useful and they planned to use cloud services
我們會繼續提供適當的支援，使更多中小企認識和應用雲端運算。
We will continue to provide appropriate support to allow more SMEs to learn and use cloud computing
主席，"科技券計劃"於今年11月21日推出。
President TVP was launched on 21 November this year
如議員就這方面有好的建議，我們會樂意參考。
We are ready to take on board any good suggestions from Members
推出計劃是讓我們可以作出快速處理安排；另一方面，我們亦會就長遠科技人才策略方面進行深入研究。
The introduction of the scheme can enable us to have an arrangement capable of speedy processing . But in the meantime we will also conduct an in - depth study to look into the long - term technology talent strategies
而過去3年，根據質詢涉及的各項入境計劃獲批來港人士取得居留權的統計，按申請人申請居留權時的居港身份劃分的數字，列於附表二。
The statistics on persons approved for admission to Hong Kong under the immigration schemes mentioned in the question who have acquired right of abode in the past three years in accordance with applicants status in Hong Kong at the time of application for the right of abode are set out at Annex 2
入境處沒有備存取得居留權人士的所屬地區的分項統計數字。
The Immigration Department does not maintain statistical breakdowns by region of applicants who have acquired right of abode
在學歷方面，他們須持有具特別認受性的大學所頒授的科學、科技、工程或數學學科學位。
On academic requirements persons admitted should be degree - holders in science technology engineering or mathematics STEM from a well - recognized university
持有學士學位者須具備最少1年在相關科技範疇的工作經驗，持有碩士或博士學位者則沒有工作經驗的要求。
Those with a bachelors degree only should possess a minimum of one year of work experience in the relevant technology area while those with a masters or doctoral degree are not subject to a work experience requirement
不符合上述學歷要求，但在特定範疇上具備良好技術資格、經證明的專業能力或有關經驗和成就的人士，若有文件可作證明，仍可基於特別的理據按個別情況予以考慮。
Persons not meeting the academic requirements as mentioned above but possessing good technical skills in specialty areas proven professional abilities andor relevant experience and achievements supported by documentary evidence can be considered on a case - by - case basis under exceptional circumstances
根據計劃來港的人士，與根據上文其他入境計劃來港的人士一樣，如在香港連續通常居住不少於7年，可依香港法例申請香港居留權。
Similar to persons admitted under the other admission schemes as mentioned above persons admitted under TechTAS who have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than seven years may apply for the right of abode in Hong Kong in accordance with the law
主席，多謝議員提出補充質詢。
President I thank the Honourable Member for his supplementary question
就盧議員提問的3個部分，我現回覆如下︰ 一 創新及科技基金現時共有16項資助計劃，目的包括支持研發、推動科技應用、培育創科人才、支援科技初創企業及培養創科文化。
My reply to the three parts of Ir Dr LOs question is as follows 1 Currently there are 16 funding schemes under the Innovation and Technology Fund ITF each having its own objectives which include supporting RD facilitating technology adoption nurturing IT talents supporting technology start - ups and promoting IT culture
我們會不時檢討和整合各資助計劃，進一步支援和便利業界。
To further support and bring convenience to the industry from time to time we review and consolidate different schemes when appropriate
例如創科署於去年1月整合以往的大學與產業合作計劃和創新及科技支援計劃下的合作項目類別，推出更靈活的夥伴研究計劃，支持本地大學和公營科研機構夥拍私營公司合作進行研究。
For example ITC consolidated the former University - Industry Collaboration Programme and the collaborative stream of ITSP in January last year to launch the more flexible Partnership Research Programme which supports collaborative research projects jointly conducted by local universities and public research institutes with private companies
我們亦正在落馬洲河套地區發展港深創新及科技園，建立重點科研合作基地，各項規劃和基建工程已陸續展開。
We are also developing the Hong Kong - Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park the Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop as a key base for cooperation in scientific research . Various planning and infrastructural works have commenced progressively
另一方面，香港科技園公司和數碼港亦相應推出措施和計劃，協助本地企業拓展大灣區市場和業務。
On the other hand the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Cyberport have launched corresponding measures and schemes to facilitate the expansion of business of local enterprises in the Greater Bay Area market
香港應用科技研究院亦會繼續與在香港及大灣區有業務的企業合作，協助業界應用科技開拓商機。
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute will also continue to collaborate with enterprises operating business in both Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area and assist the industry in applying technology and exploring business opportunities
當中，社會事件及外圍經貿環境不穩令部分公司暫緩業務擴展，特別是資金較少的創科中小企或初創企業；疫情亦影響學術界及科技公司的對外交流。
Amongst which social events and the uncertainty brought by external economic and trade environment have made some of the companies especially small and medium enterprises or start - ups which have less capital to put on hold their business expansion . The epidemic has also affected the outbound exchanges of the academia and technology companies
不過，今次疫情亦為創科界造就了一些機遇，例如遙距營商、遙距教學所需的軟、硬件，官產學研四方都有轉危為機的決心，並積極靈活應變。
However the current epidemic has also created some opportunities for the IT sector such as the software and hardware required for distance business and e - learning . The Government industry academia and research institutes are all determined to turn the crises into opportunities and respond to changes proactively and flexibly
項目特別徵集至今已批出25項申請，共涉及約 4,280萬元，在超過40間公營機構試用。
So far 25 applications have been approved under the special call involving a funding amount of about 42.8 million for trials in over 40 public sector organizations
事實上，香港本身的科研實力雄厚、亦有國際化及市場化優勢等。
In fact Hong Kong enjoys tremendous strength in scientific research the advantage as an international and market - oriented economy
政府現正全力發展落馬洲河套地區，為創科園進行相關的準備工作。
The Government is going full steam ahead to develop the Lok Ma Chau Loop and is implementing the relevant preparatory work for the Park
主席，多謝謝議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Mr TSE for his supplementary question
有關調查除了探討資訊科技界目前的人力情況及推算未來人力資源的需求外，亦調查資訊科技從業員的培訓需要及建議適切的措施，例如向從業員、僱主和大學，提出一些需要特別關注的嶄新或發展較快的資訊科技領域等。
Apart from exploring the existing manpower situation of the IT sector and projecting future manpower demand the survey also looked into the training needs of IT practitioners and recommended appropriate measures such as drawing the attention of practitioners employers and universities to some new or fast - developing IT areas that merit special attention
原因是副學士學位及高級文憑的畢業生每年平均供應人數下降。由此增加的職位空缺由海外歸來的本科畢業生，或受過深入轉職資訊科技訓練的其他學科畢業生填補； e 在2012年至2016年，業內機構把"資訊及系統保安"列為首選的培訓項目，同時"網絡/數據通訊"亦列於三甲之內。
The latest Report on the 2016 Manpower Survey of the Information Technology Sector has just been released in mid - May 2017 which major survey results included i the labour market in the IT sector maintained a steady growth with total IT employment increased to 87 794 people
由於這次的科技純粹是協助市民記錄出行安排，所以，梁議員剛才提到的強制全民檢測可能與這項措施未必有直接關係，但是，兩者的共通之處，正如我剛才所說，就是利用不同的方法來推動香港共同抗疫，妥善控制疫情。
Since this technology simply helps people record their visit arrangements universal compulsory testing mentioned by Dr LEUNG just now may not be directly related to this measure . Nevertheless the two have something in common as I said just now and that is different methods are used to promote the fight against the epidemic and properly control the epidemic together in Hong Kong . Let me emphasize that this technological tool is only a measure bringing convenience and benefits to people
主席，我們現時並無計劃強制任何地點的訪客必須掃描該二維碼才可進入。
President currently we have no plan to make it mandatory for visitors to any location to scan the QR code before entry
有哪些方面需要強制的，我們一定會透過法律進行，但這是一項便民利民的工具，方便市民製備出行紀錄。
Should there be the need to make anything mandatory we will certainly do it through legislation . However this is a tool bringing convenience and benefits to people . It makes it easier for them to keep visit records
因此，現時我們並無計劃指定必須掃描該二維碼才可進入某些場所。
Hence currently we have no plan to specify that people must scan the QR code before entering certain venues
關於這個程式，我想再強調一點，我記得我在星期五與邵家輝議員會見美容業界的朋友時，他們非常歡迎這個程式，主要原因是它可以做到精準抗疫。
I remember that when Mr SHIU Ka - fai and I met with members of the beauty industry last week they warmly welcomed this app mainly because it could combat the epidemic with precision
簡單來說，一間美容院可能連續不斷有顧客進入，過往沒有這個"安心出行"流動應用程式時，如果不幸地，這間美容院曾有確診者進入，全部顧客也會擔心，會不斷要求美容院東主告訴他們會否有受感染的風險，但東主無法做到。
Simply put a beauty parlour may receive customers one after another . In the past when the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app was not available if this beauty parlour had unfortunately been visited by a confirmed patient all the customers would worry and keep asking the owner of the beauty parlour to tell them whether they were at risk of infection but the owner could not do so . Now with the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app all that is needed is a consensus between members of the sector and the customers on scanning the QR code
我們亦會因應實際的運作情況，不斷改善流動應用程式，令抗疫科技能更精準地協助市民大眾同心抗疫。
We will also keep improving the mobile app in the light of the actual operational circumstances such that anti - epidemic technologies can help members of the public fight the virus together with greater precision
所以，第一項工作，我們會資助本地企業匯聚高端人才，第二是培訓現有人才。
Hence our first task is that we will subsidize local enterprises to pool advanced technology talents; and second we will train existing talents
這3方面工作包括第一，我們希望可以利用創科釋放人力資源。
We hope that there will be active response from society as well . The three areas of work include first of all releasing manpower through the use of IT
有研究報告指出，重複性較高的工作，例如數據處理、機械操作等較容易被自動化。
A research report pointed out that more routine tasks such as data processing and machinery operation have a higher chance of being automated
因應業界需求，教資會資助大學在向教資會提交2019-2020年度至2021-2022年度的3年期規劃工作建議書時作出了積極回應，包括建議開辦更多跨學科的課程，例如與人工智能、金融科技等相關的課程，為各行業提供更多科技人才。
In view of the demand of the industry the UGC - funded universities have responded positively in their Planning Exercise Proposals for the 2019 - 2020 to 2021 - 2022 triennium by inter alia proposing more cross - disciplinary programmes such as those relating to AI and financial technology with a view to providing industries with more technology talent
該分析結果顯示，由於香港已轉型為以服務行業為主導的經濟體系，香港平均自動化的潛力相對比較低，但香港仍有不同職業和行業可以實現一定程度的自動化，只是它們的自動化潛力有所不同而已。
The results reveal that the potential to implement automation in Hong Kong in general is relatively small since Hong Kong has already transformed into a service - oriented economy . However different professions and industries in Hong Kong are still capable of achieving a certain degree of automation though their potentials to implement automation may vary
多謝廖議員的補充質詢，廖議員提出人工智能可能對職位造成的影響，我也有一些報告與大家分享。
I thank Mr LIAO for his supplementary question . Mr LIAO says that AI may have an impact on jobs . I would also like to share with Members some reports
其實，過往幾年，政府大力推動科技創新，亦已經初見成效，最明顯的是，正如剛才局長所說，我們有11間公司已成為獨角獸公司。
In fact over the past few years the Government has been vigorously promoting IT and it has started to yield results . Most notably as the Secretary has said just now we have 11 companies that have become unicorns
就盧議員的主體質詢，經諮詢發展局後，現在答覆如下： 一 由規劃署每隔兩至3年更新的《全港人口及就業數據矩陣》，以454個"規劃數據小區"劃分，主要供政府內部用作規劃長遠及策略性土地用途及基建設施。
In consultation with the Development Bureau our reply to the various parts of Ir Dr LOs main question is as follows 1 The Territorial Population and Employment Data Matrix TPEDM is updated by the Planning Department PlanD every two to three years . With data demarcated into 454 Planning Data Zones PDZs TPEDM is mainly used by the Government internally for the long - term and strategic land use and infrastructure planning
為更便利業界使用，規劃署在過程中會考慮把較仔細的數據公開，以及採用機器可閱讀格式。
To facilitate the industrys usage PlanD will consider publishing more detailed data in machine - readable format
因應有關指引，除須以圖像發放的資料外，各局和部門一般均已採用機讀格式發放數據。
In response to the guidelines BDs have generally been releasing data in machine - readable formats except information that has to be released in image format
就此，《香港2030+：跨越2030年的規劃遠景與策略》建議採用符合"智慧、環保及具抗禦力"原則的城市策略，應用於不同層面包括新發展區的規劃。
As such Hong Kong 2030 Towards a Planning Vision and Strategy Transcending 2030 recommends a city strategy based on smart green and resilient principles to be applied across different levels of planning including planning for new development areas
截至2017年12月，"Wi-Fi.HK"熱點數目已超過20,300個。
As at December 2017 the number of Wi - FiHK hotspots has exceeded 20 300
以公私營合作模式提供的免費Wi-Fi服務，平均上網速度更達到每秒8兆比特。
The average connection speed of free Wi - Fi services provided through the public - private collaboration model can even reach 8 Mbps
經工作小組研究及在諮詢持份者後，政府相信，如果就知識產權爭議可否以仲裁解決的問題制訂具體法例條文，可以釐清法律狀況，藉此促使更多當事人在香港透過仲裁方式解決知識產權爭議。
Following the work of the Working Group and consultation with relevant stakeholders the Government believes that specific statutory provisions on the issue of arbitrability of IPR disputes would serve to clarify the legal position and would facilitate more parties to resolve their IPR disputes through arbitration in Hong Kong
此舉將有助推廣香港成為亞太區主要國際仲裁中心，並突顯香港在解決知識產權爭議方面較亞太區其他司法管轄區更具優勢。
This would help promote Hong Kong as a leading international arbitration centre and give Hong Kong an edge over other jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific Region as a venue for resolving IPR disputes
同樣地，根據《仲裁條例》第9部，法院可基於上述兩項理由撤銷仲裁裁決。
Similarly the courts may set aside an arbitral award under Part 9 of the Ordinance on either of these two grounds
特區政府亦已就《條例草案》的上述修改建議，徵詢法律、仲裁及知識產權業界的意見。
The Government has also consulted stakeholders within the legal arbitration and IP fields on the Bill
事實上，不同司法管轄區就這個問題亦採取不同做法。
In fact different jurisdictions have adopted different approaches on this issue
首項道歉法例在1986年於美國馬薩諸塞州制定，至今逾30個美國州份已制定道歉法例。
The first apology legislation was enacted in Massachusetts of the United States of America in 1986 . At present over 30 American states have enacted apology legislation
其後，澳洲、加拿大及蘇格蘭亦分別制定各自的道歉法例。
Subsequently apology legislation was also respectively enacted in Australia Canada and Scotland
在第二輪公眾諮詢中，督導委員會主要就3方面諮詢公眾：第一、紀律處分及規管法律等若干程序應否豁免於《條例草案》；第二、擬議道歉法例應否同樣保護道歉時傳達的事實陳述；及第三、《條例草案》擬稿。
In the second round public consultation the Steering Committee sought the publics views on mainly three aspects first whether certain proceedings such as disciplinary and regulatory proceedings should be excluded from the application of the Bill; second whether factual information conveyed in an apology should likewise be protected by the proposed apology legislation; and third the draft Bill
督導委員會考慮了在第二輪公眾諮詢所取得的回應及其他相關因素後，在2016年11月發表最終報告，建議擬議道歉法例應適用於所有紀律處分程序及規管法律程序，但根據香港法例第86章《調查委員會條例》、香港法例第504章《死因裁判官條例》及香港法例第390章《淫褻及不雅物品管制條例》所進行的程序則屬例外。
Having taken into account the responses received in the second round public consultation and other relevant considerations the Steering Committee published its final report in November 2016 recommending that the proposed apology legislation should apply to all disciplinary and regulatory proceedings except proceedings conducted under the Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance Cap . 86 the Coroners Ordinance Cap . 504 and the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance Cap
此外，《條例草案》規定道歉不影響保險或彌償合約對任何人提供的保險保障、補償或其他形式的利益。
347 . Moreover the Bill provides that an apology does not affect any insurance cover compensation or other form of benefit under a contract of insurance or indemnity
主席，《條例草案》的目的與政府鼓勵更廣泛使用調解以排解爭端的政策一致。
President the objective of the Bill is consistent with the Governments policy to encourage the wider use of mediation to resolve disputes
只有制定新法例，才可就在香港爭端一方道歉的後 果，提供明確的法律依據。
The introduction of new legislation is the only option that can provide legal certainty on the implications of making an apology by a party to a dispute in Hong Kong