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其作為政治任命官員的身份，亦不會阻礙律政司司長按照當初獲委任為推薦委員會委員時作出的誓言，即"本着不懼不偏、無袒無憎的精神，就根據《司法人員推薦委員會條例》轉介予司法人員推薦委員會的一切事項直率地向香港行政長官提供本人的意見"。
The politically appointed status of the Secretary for Justice does not prevent her from being able to freely and without fear or favour affection or ill - will give my counsel and advice to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in connexion with all such matters as may be referred to the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission under the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission Ordinance in accordance with the oath taken by her on appointment as a member of JORC
律政司司長在香港法律制度下擔當維護公眾利益的重要角色和法治守護者，亦是行政長官在法律事務上的首席顧問，因此由她出任推薦委員會委員，參與向行政長官推薦司法人員任命工作是恰當的。
As under the legal system of Hong Kong the Secretary for Justice is a key player in safeguarding public interest a guardian of the rule of law and the principal adviser on legal matters to the Chief Executive it is appropriate for her to be involved as a member of JORC in making recommendation to the Chief Executive on judicial appointments
剛才於辯論期間，我亦留意到許智峯議員批評律政司破壞法治。
As I have also noted in the debate just now Mr HUI Chi - fung has criticized the Department of Justice for ruining the rule of law
我絕不能接受這個言論，事實上，這是完全失實、不負責任，甚至可以說是惡意中傷。
I can by no means accept such a saying which is simply untrue irresponsible and even maliciously defamatory
在辯論期間，亦有議員指控內地干預香港的司法獨立，我要一再強調，終審法院首席法官已在今年4月15日發表聲明，表示自其2010年擔任終審法院首席法官以來，從未在任何時間遇到或感受到內地機關以任何形式就香港司法獨立，包括委任法官的事宜，作出任何干預。
In the debate some Members have also accused the Mainland of interfering with the judicial independence of Hong Kong . I must reiterate that the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal already issued a statement on 15 April this year saying that since taking office in 2010 he has not at any stage encountered or experienced any form of interference by the Mainland authorities with judicial independence in Hong Kong including the appointment of Judges
司法獨立受到《基本法》的充分保障，亦是香港法治的重要一環。
Judicial independence is guaranteed under the Basic Law and is a main component of the rule of law in Hong Kong
何君堯議員對於司法機構，特別是司法人員人手青黃不接的議題表示關切，這點我是理解的。
Dr Junius HO has expressed his concern about the succession problem with the Judiciary particularly Judicial Officers . I understand his concern
另外，在填補司法職位空缺前，司法機構在可行範圍內，會繼續以短期的司法人力資源協助維持各級法院所需的司法人手水平。
In addition pending the filling of judicial vacancies the Judiciary will continue to engage temporary judicial resources as far as practicable to help maintain the level of judicial manpower required by courts at all levels
另外，梁美芬議員促請司法機構加快使用資訊科技或進行遙距審訊，這點我亦完全理解和認同。
In addition Dr Priscilla LEUNG has urged the Judiciary to expedite the use of information technology or conduct remote hearings . I likewise fully understand and agree with her point
事實上，作為其長遠策略之一，司法機構已經全面加強這方面的工作，積極推行更廣泛地使用資訊科技以支援和便利法院事務的進行。
In fact as one of its long - term strategies the Judiciary has stepped up its work in this regard in a comprehensive manner and is actively pursuing the greater use of information technology to support and facilitate the conduct of court business
事實上，有一項條例草案希望很快能夠得到議會的批准，以全面有效地落實電子化和應用資訊科技。
In fact a bill will hopefully be passed by the legislature soon so as to comprehensively and effectively actualize electronization and the application of information technology
事實上，較早前我曾就此回應一項書面質詢。
In fact I have earlier given a reply to a written question in this connection
司法機構曾經解釋，量刑是一項司法職能，由法院獨立行使，亦是法院專有的職能。
The Judiciary has explained that sentencing is a judicial function to be exercised by the courts independently and exclusively
法庭每天都要就大量不同案件量刑，而每宗案件的具體情況均不同。
The courts make sentencing decisions day in and day out in a very large number of different cases
要在每宗案件中判處公正而合適的刑罰，實在是法庭一項極具挑戰和艱巨的工作，亦涉及行使司法判斷以求取平衡的量刑決定。
The circumstances which arise in the cases are of an infinite variety . Deciding on a just and appropriate sentence in each case is a challenging and difficult task for the courts and is a matter for balanced judicial judgment
如果訴訟各方，包括律政司司長，認為判刑不一致，刑罰過重或過輕，均可提出上訴或申請覆核刑罰。
Where sentences are regarded as being inconsistent excessive or inadequate the parties which include the Secretary for Justice can appeal or apply for a review of sentence
代理主席，司法獨立向來是香港穩定繁榮的基石，日後亦如是。
Deputy President an independent Judiciary has been and will remain a cornerstone of Hong Kongs stability and prosperity
香港市民對司法機構確保法治及司法獨立得到維持，個人權利和自由獲得保障，有很高的期望。
The people of Hong Kong have high expectations of the Judiciary in upholding the rule of law maintaining judicial independence and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the individual
特區政府支持推薦委員會的建議任命，鑒於張舉能法官具備豐富的司法和行政經驗，我們對張法官以至整個司法機構，在維護法治及司法獨立方面，充滿信心。
The SAR Government supports the appointment proposed by JORC . Given Mr Justice Andrew CHEUNGs profound judicial and administrative experience we have every confidence that Mr Justice CHEUNG and the entire Judiciary will safeguard the rule of law and judicial independence
代理主席，我謹請各位議員同意這項任命。
Deputy President I urge Members to endorse this appointment
主席，香港警務處於2011年推行"性罪行定罪紀錄查核"機制，讓聘請僱員從事與兒童或精神上無行為能力人士有關工作的機構或企業的僱主，查核準僱員或合約續期僱員有否指明列表中的性罪行刑事定罪紀錄。
President the Hong Kong Police Force HKPF implemented the Sexual Conviction Record Check SCRC Scheme in 2011 to enable employers of persons undertaking child - related work and work relating to mentally incapacitated persons MIPs to check whether prospective employees or contract renewal employees have any criminal conviction records against a specified list of sexual offences
相關僱主可以要求合資格申請人向警務處提出申請進行查核。
Employers may request eligible applicants to submit applications to HKPF for the record check
查核機制為僱主提供可靠的渠道，讓他們在聘用僱員從事有關工作的職位時，能夠確知該申請人是否曾有性罪行紀錄，目的是減低兒童或精神上無行為能力人士受性侵犯的風險，加強對他們的保護。
The SCRC Scheme provides employers with a reliable channel whereby they may ascertain whether applicants for relevant jobs have any previous sexual offence convictions so as to help reduce the risk of sexual abuse to children or MIPs and give them better protection
查核機制自推出以來，其涵蓋範圍不斷擴大。
The coverage of the SCRC Scheme has been gradually extended since its implementation
目前，涵蓋的申請人包括從事與兒童或精神上無行為能力人士有關工作的準僱員、合約續期僱員及由外判服務機構派往其他機構提供有關服務的僱員，包括私營興趣活動機構如游泳會、體育會、音樂中心等。
Currently applicants covered include prospective employees applying for work relating to children or MIPs contract renewal staff and staff assigned by outsourced service providers to provide relevant services including private interest institutions such as swimming clubs sports associations and music centres
經諮詢教育局及社會福利署後，現就質詢的各部分答覆如下。一 2016年至2020年期間，警方分別接獲約43,000宗、51,000宗、58,000宗、58,000宗及45,000宗新申請。
After consulting the Education Bureau EDB and the Social Welfare Department SWD my reply to various parts of the question is as follows 1 In each of the years from 2016 to 2020 HKPF received 43 000 51 000 58 000 58 000 and 45 000 new applications respectively
查核結果的有效期為18個月，其間申請人或其授權僱主可致電自動電話查詢系統查核結果。
The check results are valid for 18 months during which an applicant or an authorized employer could access the check results through an Auto - Telephone Answering System
申請人可在有效期最後3個月內辦理續延手續，以延長18個月。
An applicant may submit a renewal application for extending for another 18 months within the last three months of the validity period
2016年至2020年期間，警方分別接獲約7,000宗、8,000宗、7,000宗、11,000宗及13,000宗續延申請。
In each of the years from 2016 to 2020 HKPF received 7 000 8 000 7 000 11 000 and 13 000 renewal applications respectively
由於僱主的聘用決定受不同因素影響，無需通知警方，因此警方不知悉申請人被聘用的情況。
As an employers decision on employment is affected by various factors and there is no need to notify HKPF HKPF have no idea about the employment situation of the applicants
二 2016年至2020年期間，警務處接獲於幼稚園或中小學校園內發生的非禮及非法性行為的案件分別為41宗、38宗、51宗、38宗和19宗。
2 In each of the years from 2016 to 2020 the number of indecent assault and unlawful sexual intercourse cases in kindergartens primary schools or secondary schools received by HKPF were 41 38 51 38 and 19 respectively
主席，就周議員剛才所提，我們對保護兒童及精神上無行為能力人士免被性侵犯一事，大家的意願是一致的，而且重視這方面所需要做的工作，所以大家也想盡一切辦法幫助他們。
President regarding the protection of children and MIPs from sexual assaults mentioned by Mr CHOW just now we share the same wish . Also we attach importance to the work required so we will help them by all means
第一，如果要查核，會阻礙志願工作者參與志願工作的熱誠，因為大部分參與的 人也是為了服務社會，他們可能會因為這個機制要求提供資料而熱誠減退，這是其中一個意見。
First if checking is required it will undermine voluntary workers enthusiasm in undertaking voluntary work . Since most of the voluntary workers aspire to serve the community the requirement of providing information under the Scheme may dampen their enthusiasm . This is one of the views
第二，有些意見認為，在志願工作者被安排參與的活動之中，很多時候也會有其他人共同監管，所以志願工作者作出性侵犯的風險是可控的，兼且沒有其他領域那麼大，但我同意我們要盡量減少所有可能性。
Second some people opine that activities in which voluntary workers are assigned to take part are often jointly monitored by others so the risk of voluntary workers committing sexual assault is controllable and not as great as that in other areas . Yet I agree that we have to minimize all possibilities
我認為在範圍方面，擴大是我們應該共同思考的方向，但在不同領域中，就是剛才在問題提到的志願工作者及現有僱員，我的立場就是要平衡風險與能力，以風險作為考慮的第一位。
In respect of the scope I think extension is a common direction we should pursue . Yet in respect of different areas that is in the case of voluntary workers and existing employees mentioned in the question earlier my position is that we should balance the risk and the capacity of the Scheme and put risk first
因此，志願工作者相對而言，正如剛才提到，我認為因為有其他措施可以確保他們受到監管等，他們很可能相對地不是我們認為風險最高的。
Therefore as far as voluntary workers are concerned as mentioned just now I think there are other measures to ensure that they are subject to monitoring . As such we think they are relatively speaking probably not considered to be the most high - risk group
主席，我絕對同意，我們要竭盡所能保護任何兒童或精神上無行為能力人士免被性侵犯的重要性。
President I totally agree that it is important for us to make every effort to protect children or MIPs from sexual assaults
可是，我們亦要考慮在整個查核機制當中，要處理的數目有多大，因為我們要精準地處理風險最高的問題。
However we also need to consider the number of cases to be handled under the SCRC Scheme as a whole for we have to deal with the most high - risk areas with precision
所以，我們的政策是逐步擴大，而且要循序漸進。
As such it is our policy to extend the coverage step by step in an orderly manner
在這個原則下，我們必須明白，當有大量人要通過查核機制時，便會帶來：第一，其他問題，導致整個制度被拖垮。
Under this principle we must understand that when a large number of people have to go through the SCRC Scheme it will bring about First other problems which will lead to the collapse of the entire system
當然，科技永遠都可以擴容，但這是一個階段。
Certainly expansion of capacity is always possible with the use of technology yet this should be done in stages
再者，即使使用科技，還需要由人手再確認、查核，就是在第一階段校對了是同一個人，仍要有人再校對，這是一個程序。
Moreover even with the use of technology human effort is required in verification and checking . Even if it is confirmed in the first stage that it is the same person further vetting is required . This is a procedure
在這方面，我們都有一些瓶頸問題要解決。
In this connection we have to deal with some bottleneck issues
因此，我們需要整體擴大容量，除我剛才所說要確保能力上能夠處理，不可令輪候隊伍過長，以致整個系統被拖垮，科技的確是我們要考慮的。
Therefore we have to expand the overall capacity . As I mentioned earlier this is to ensure that we have the capacity to handle the cases so that the waiting queue will not become excessively long thus causing the collapse of the entire system . Technology is indeed something we have to consider
如果我們能成功研究到這個方法，我們相信最少可以把現時的處理能力增加七成，而且我認為因為方便，將會有更多人不介意去查核。
If our study can come up with a successful method we believe it will at least increase the existing handling capacity by 70 % and I think that given the convenience more people will not mind checking
正如我剛才所說，例如義工，如果他們亦覺得這方法非常方便，不用親身前去處理亦可容易查核，這並不會影響他們做義工的意願。
As I said earlier if voluntary workers for instance find the method very convenient as they can easily do the checking without having to go in person this will not dampen their enthusiasm for doing voluntary work
主席，我們理解這些性暴力受害人的需要。
President we understand the needs of these sexual violence victims
當然，我們亦知道每一位受害人的個別需要、情 況及事故發生的先後次序等也不相同，因此陳議員剛才提到的數字也可能未必完全反映，究竟有關個案苦主的直接需要或首先需要的是甚麼服務，我們會跟進這方面，醫管局會再跟社署商討。
Of course we also know that the needs of each victim their circumstances and the sequence of events of their cases are different . Therefore the figures Dr CHAN has mentioned may not give a full picture of the services the victims of such cases directly needed or first needed . We will follow up this issue and HA will discuss it with SWD again
主席，就葛珮帆議員的質詢，我答覆如下： 法治是香港的核心價值，也是香港賴以成功的基石。
President in response to Ms Elizabeth QUATs question my reply is as follows The rule of law is a core value of Hong Kong and the cornerstone of its success
法治社會有很多不可或缺的元素，包括清晰的法律、法律面前人人平等、市民的守法意識、獨立的司法權等。
A law - abiding society comprises various vital elements including clarity of the law equality before the law law - abiding awareness of members of the public and judicial independence
要確保香港居民享有受《基本法》第二十五條保障的"在法律面前一律平等"，保障所有具合理理據提出訴訟或抗辯的人士，不會因為經濟能力而不能夠通過法律尋求公義或保障自己應有的權利，這正是香港的法律援助計劃一直在維護香港法治所擔當的重要角色。
To ensure that Hong Kong residents can enjoy the protection granted under Basic Law Article 25 that All Hong Kong residents shall be equal before the law and that no one with reasonable grounds for taking or defending a legal action is denied access to justice or denied rights because of lack of means the legal aid scheme plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rule of law in Hong Kong . The Legal Aid Ordinance Cap
《法律援助條例》規定，只有同時通過案情審查及經濟審查這兩個關卡的申請人方可獲批法援。
91 LAO provides that legal aid will only be granted to applicants who have satisfied both the merits test and the means test
在法援獲批後，法律援助署署長可透過法律援助署內專業律師為受助人行事，但亦可指派由署長或受助人在《法律援助律師名冊》內提名的私人執業律師代為行事。
After legal aid is granted the Director of Legal Aid DLA may act for an aided person through in - house professional lawyer of the Legal Aid Department LAD or assign any lawyer in private practice nominated from the Legal Aid Panel by DLA or the aided person
但若受助人所提名的律師並非適當人選，例如獲提名的律師接辦的法援個案數目已達上限、過往的工作表現欠佳、曾遭其監管機構判處紀律處分，或因訴訟所用語言等問題，可能會損害受助人在訴訟中的利益；又或受助人曾在無合理理由的情況下重複或很遲才要求更換律師等原因，法援署可拒絕有關提名。
However LAD may also reject the nomination if the lawyer nominated by the aided person is considered not suitable on grounds such as the number of assignments handled by the nominated lawyer has reached the limit the nominated lawyer has previous records of unsatisfactory performance the nominated lawyer is subject to disciplinary actions taken by hisher regulatory body or language requirements of the proceedings which are likely to undermine the aided persons interest in the proceedings; or the aided person has made repeated or late requests for change of lawyer without reasonable grounds
在2015年至2020年，就與司法覆核有關的法援個案，法援署共收到約4,680宗申請。
From 2015 to 2020 LAD received around 4 680 legal aid applications related to judicial review JR
這些司法覆核申請佔所有法援申請約4.5%，法援署批出當中386宗，成功率約8%，亦僅佔所有獲批法援個案的0.75%。
These JR - related cases accounted for approximately 4.5 % of all legal aid applications . Among them 386 were granted legal aid certificates . The success rate was about 8 % and they accounted for only approximately 0.75 % of all legal aid cases approved
與司法覆核有關的法援個案的法律費用支出約佔所有法援費用支出約4%。
Besides the legal expenditure of JR - related legal aid cases accounted for about 4 % of the total legal aid expenditure
主席，現就質詢的各部分回覆如下： 一 與司法覆核有關的法援個案的資料列於附件。
President a reply to each part of the question is as follows 1 Information on JR - related legal aid cases is at Annex
在過程中，我們會諮詢法律援助服務局，因為它是一個法定組織，其成員也包括兩個律師會，即香港大律師公會和香港律師會的代表，亦有一些非法律界的人士，可以說是一個代表性很強的法定機構。
In the process we will consult the Legal Aid Services Council for it is a statutory body comprising members including the representatives of the two lawyers associations namely the Hong Kong Bar Association and The Law Society of Hong Kong as well as people outside the legal profession . So it is a strongly representative statutory body
所以，從今次的檢視可見，我們是完全明白大家的關注，大家也可以看到我們的回應是相當正面的，哪些地方我們認為有需要處理的，我們必定會處理，不會退縮，但一定要可行，而且是公平、公正，這樣我們便一定會考慮。
So from this review Members can see that we totally understand their concerns and Members can also see that our response is quite positive . For issues that we consider it necessary to address we will certainly deal with them and we will not flinch but it must be practicable and also fair and impartial to do so and in which case we will certainly give it consideration
主席，特首，現時公營醫院內，不論是醫護人員還是病人，均有怨氣。
President Chief Executive at present both health care personnel and patients in public hospitals are aggrieved
如果要改善這種情況，我覺得一定要改變公營醫療服務過往一直只"重治療，輕預防"的做法，必須做好社區預防、分流及健康管理的工作。
If we want to improve the situation I think we must change the established approach which focuses on treatment and neglects prevention in providing public health care services . Disease prevention in the community triage and health management must be done effectively
其實，我早前曾提出，希望當局除了把公營地區康健中心的服務形式擴展至18區外......
In fact as I have suggested before I hope the authorities will apart from extending the establishment of district health centre to all 18 districts
特首早前曾表示，本港基層醫療服務發展落後30年，我想問特首，在推動基層醫療服務方面，她可否向我們顯示決心，以及有何具體計劃？
The Chief Executive indicated earlier that development of primary health care services in Hong Kong lagged 30 years behind . May I ask the Chief Executive to show us her determination in promoting primary health care services and tell us her specific plans?
在全港18區建設地區康健中心需時甚長，特首倒不如加快直接增加某些服務，例如把長者醫療券的金額由現時2,000元增至3,000元，讓長者可向私家醫生求診，而無需輪候公營醫院的服務。
Since it will take a very long time to establish district health centres in all 18 districts across the territory I suggest that the Chief Executive directly expedite the provision of additional services such as increasing the current EHV amount of 2,000 to 3,000 so that elderly persons can consult private doctors without having to wait for services in public hospitals
主席，我動議二讀《2020年入境條例草案》。
President I move the Second Reading of the Immigration Amendment Bill 2020 the Bill
《條例草案》旨在更有效處理免遣返聲請的不同問題，包括提高入境事務處的審核效率和防止拖延手段、改善酷刑聲請上訴委員會的程序和職能、加強羈留和打擊非法工作等。
The Bill seeks to address various issues about non - refoulement claims more effectively including enhancing the efficiency in screening by the Immigration Department ImmD and preventing delaying tactics improving the procedures and functions of the Torture Claims Appeal Board TCAB making improvements in relation to detention and combating unlawful employment
政府一直重視並有決心處理免遣返聲請的問題。
The Government has always been concerned about issues relating to non - refoulement claims and has been determined to address them
保安局及入境處過去多年針對處理聲請的問題實施多項措施，包括在源頭方面打擊偷渡和逾期逗留的活動；加快審核聲請和上訴委員會處理上訴；在完成審核後加快遣返；並同時加強打擊"黑工"等執法行動。
Over the years the Security Bureau and ImmD have implemented a number of measures for handling these issues including combating at source the smuggling of illegal immigrants and overstaying; expediting the screening of claims and the handling of appeals by TCAB; expediting repatriation upon completion of screening; and meanwhile stepping up law enforcement actions such as combating illegal workers
除此之外，聲請的審核工作亦受到2019冠狀病毒病疫情爆發影響。
In addition the screening of claims have been affected by the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic
有關數字的回升，正好印證政府必須要果斷採取行動，透過加強和理順現有的法律框架，進一步改善審核程序，以堵塞任何可能出現 的漏洞，並同時加強在源頭堵截、執法，以及遣返和羈留聲請人方面的措施。
The rebound in the relevant figures has proved that the Government must act decisively to further improve the screening procedures to plug any possible loopholes by strengthening and rationalizing the existing legal framework while at the same time stepping up measures in the interception of illegal immigrants at source law enforcement and repatriation and retention of claimants
政府就處理免遣返聲請的整體政策，一方面需確保高效率審核聲請和上訴，同時亦需符合法庭定下的高度公平標準的法律要求。
Regarding the overall policy on handling non - refoulement claims the Government needs to ensure the efficient handling of claims and appeals on the one hand whilst meeting the high standards of fairness required by law as set down by the Court
另外，我們亦要盡快將聲請被拒者遣送離港。
Also we have to remove unsuccessful claimants from Hong Kong as soon as possible
香港就免遣返聲請所面對的挑戰，另一方面是尚待法庭處理的司法覆核許可申請積壓嚴重，就此司法機關已經就《高等法院條例》作出多項修訂，包括擴大使用由兩名法官組成的上訴法庭，以及闡明原訟法庭或上訴法庭法官以書面形式處理案件的權力，無須親身開庭等，務求精簡法庭程序和利便處理案件。
Another aspect of challenges facing Hong Kong regarding non - refoulement claims is the enormous backlog of applications for leave to apply for judicial review pending before the Court . In this connection the Judiciary has made a number of amendments to the High Court Ordinance Cap . 4 which include extending the use of a two - Judge bench of the Court of Appeal and clarifying that a Judge in the Court of First Instance or the Court of Appeal has the power to dispose of cases on paper without physically sitting in court with a view to streamlining the court procedures and facilitating the handling of cases
我們會密切留意有關情況和成效。
We will pay close attention to the situation and the results achieved
主席，《條例草案》在通過實施後，將有助防止拖延手段死灰復燃、加快行政機關整體的審核工作，更針對遣送、羈留、源頭堵截和執法等各方面需要改善和加強的空間，提供更堅實的法律基礎。
President after the passage of the Bill its implementation will help prevent re - emergence of delaying tactics expedite the overall screening work of the executive authorities and provide a more solid legal basis for the necessary improvement and enhancement of various aspects such as removal retention interception of illegal immigrants at source and law enforcement
就該筆遺產的資料，律政司已向有關人士索取更新資料。
In relation to the information about the Estate DoJ has sought updates from the parties concerned
臨時遺產管理人亦在數次延期後於12月7日提交有關誓章。
The interim administrators filed their relevant affirmations on 7 December 2020 after a few extensions of deadline
梁議員，在本年6月淘大工業村迷你倉失火後，本港舊式樓宇的消防安全再次備受矚目。
Mr LEUNG the fire that broke out at a mini - storage facility in the Amoycan Industrial Centre in June this year has once again aroused much public concern on the safety of old buildings
在現行的《消防安全條例》下，在1987年3月1日前落成的住用及綜合用途的大廈均受監管。
Under the existing Fire Safety Buildings Ordinance domestic and composite buildings constructed on or before 1 March 1987 are regulated
法例要求此等舊式樓宇安裝一系列的消防安全設施，以確保其消防安全可以跟1987年出版的《最低限度之消防裝置及設備守則》中的標準看齊。
The Ordinance requires these old buildings to install various fire safety equipment to ensure that the fire safety standards meet those stipulated in the Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment published in 1987
雖然法例的出發點是為市民安全着想，但卻忽略大廈的個別情況，一廂情願地以為將所有設施一式一樣的複製至每座大廈便可解決安全問題。
Although the Ordinance intends to protect the safety of the people it neglects the individual conditions of the buildings and takes for granted that installing an identical set of equipment in every building can solve the problem of safety
從2014年至2016年9月底，消防處和屋宇署根據《條例》第5條總共發出多達58,000項消防安全指示，而獲遵辦或撤銷的指示數目總數大約只有24,000個；再加上梁美芬議員原議案中的數據，可見現時能夠符合標準的大廈依然屬少數，《條例》自2007年起實施至今已有9年，效果似乎未達理想。
From 2014 to the end of September 2016 the Fire Services Department FSD and the Buildings Department BD have issued as many as 58 000 fire safety directions directions under section 5 of the Ordinance but only about 24 000 of them have been complied with . If we consider these figures with those provided in Dr Priscilla LEUNGs original motion we will notice that only a small number of buildings have met the required standards . It has been nine years since the implementation of the Ordinance in 2007 and it seems that the results are not satisfactory
其實，要舊式樓宇完全符合《條例》的要求實在困難重重。
In fact it is very difficult for old buildings to fully comply with the requirements of the Ordinance
首先，由於大多數舊樓的結構殘舊，未能負荷消防喉轆或自動灑水系統所需的水缸，強行安裝水缸可能會危害大廈結構安全，以往亦有個案是大廈安裝水缸後被屋宇署斷定為違例建築物。
First since most old buildings are dilapidated they cannot bear the weight of a hose reel system or a water tank for the automatic sprinkler system and if a water tank is installed regardless the building structure may be endangered . In the past there was a case in which BD ruled that the water tank installed in a building was unauthorized building works
另外，雖然《條例》第59條讓大廈可以危害結構為豁免的理由，但以往也有情況是消防處不接納大廈外判專業人士所作的評估，堅持要大廈安裝有關設施。
Moreover although section 59 of the Ordinance provides that the owner can be excused from complying with the direction if the structural integrity of the building may be affected there have been cases in which FSD did not accept the assessment made by the professionals engaged by owners of the building and insisted that the equipment be installed in the building
最後，本港願意承辦改善消防工程的承辦商數目不足，讓他們很容易有機可乘，推高價格。
Lastly since there is a shortage of contractors who are willing to undertake fire service improvement works the contractors can easily take advantage of the situation to jack up prices