Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
香港"背靠內地，面向國際"的優勢，為金融業帶來了不少機遇。
Our advantage in leveraging the Mainland while engaging the world at large has created ample opportunities for our financial sector
滬港通及深港通相繼開通，對香港與內地資本市場互聯互通有開創性的意義。
The launch of the Shanghai - Hong Kong Stock Connect and the Shenzhen - Hong Kong Stock Connect are of groundbreaking significance to mutual capital market access between Hong Kong and the Mainland
此外，2015年實施的內地與香港基金互認安排，為兩地的基金業帶來更多產品選擇，並加深兩地金融市場的互聯互通。
The implementation of the Mainland - Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds Arrangement since 2015 also has brought about a wider range of products for the fund business and fuller mutual access between financial markets in both places
香港作為國際金融中心，聯通的市場並不限於內地。
Other than the Mainland market Hong Kong as an international financial centre has always sought to build connections with financial markets around the world
我們一直努力與世界各地的金融市場建立聯繫，此舉不但可促進香港與這些市場的雙向資金流通，更可發揮香港作為國際與內地市場之間資金流通樞紐的作用。
Apart from facilitating two - way capital flows between Hong Kong and these markets this will enable Hong Kong to demonstrate its role as a hub for capital flows between the Mainland and global markets
去年，證監會與瑞士金融市場監管局就雙邊基金互認安排簽署備忘錄，容許合資格的本港公募基金透過簡化的審核程序，在瑞士市場直接銷售予公眾投資者。
Last year SFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual recognition of funds with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority which allows eligible public funds in Hong Kong to gain direct access to the investing public in the Swiss market through a streamlined vetting process
證監會現正積極與其他地區商討，期望能陸續達成協議。
SFC is actively negotiating similar arrangements with other jurisdictions and we hope that more agreements can be concluded
債券市場是資本市場的重要部分。
The bond market is a key component of the capital market
我們正嚴肅跟進執行額外牌照條件的情況和成效，以及加強公眾教育，提高市民對理債的認識。
We are taking actions to seriously follow up on the implementation and effectiveness of the additional licensing conditions as well as to enhance public education to raise peoples awareness of debt management
強制性公積金計劃 我們未來的工作目標是研究建立"積金易"或eMPF中央電子平台，以提升強制性公積金計劃的行政效率，讓收費有下調的空間。
Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme Our future objective is to explore the development of eMPF a centralized electronic platform to enhance the administrative efficiency of the MPF Scheme thereby providing room for fee reduction
為此，我已要求財經事務及庫務局成立工作小組，成員將包括強制性公積金計劃管理局及業界代表，專責研究可行方案及參考海外經驗，從而制訂一個既能提升行政效率，又令計劃成員直接受惠的電子化強制性公積金管理平台。
As such I have asked the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau to set up a working group members of which include representatives of both the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority and the industry to explore viable solutions with reference to overseas experiences with a view to devising an electronic MPF management platform which will enhance administrative efficiency and directly benefit scheme members
公共年金計劃 行政長官在施政報告內提出研究公共年金計劃的可行性，探討能否由公營機構營運終身年金計劃，協助長者將資產轉化成每月穩定的退休收入，從而減少不確定性。
Public Annuity Scheme In this years Policy Address the Chief Executive announced that the Government will study the feasibility of a public annuity scheme and explore whether we can have life annuity plans to be run by the public sector so as to help the elderly turn their assets into a stable monthly retirement income to reduce uncertainty
香港按揭證券有限公司已就有關建議展開設計和可行性研究，並會盡快提交報告給董事局考慮。
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited has commenced the design and feasibility study of the proposal and will furnish a report to its Board of Directors for consideration as soon as possible
稅務合作 國際社會在提高稅務透明度及打擊跨境逃稅方面亦提出了不少新措施。
The international community has proposed a number of new initiatives to enhance tax transparency and combat cross - border tax evasion
就經濟合作與發展組織提出的應對"侵蝕稅基及轉移利潤"方案，香港加入了有關工作的國際合作框架。
Regarding the package of measures put forward by the Organisation for Economic Co - operation and Development to tackle base erosion and profit shifting BEPS Hong Kong has joined the inclusive framework set up by the international community for implementing the BEPS package
我們亦積極拓展與其他國家及地區的全面性避免雙重徵稅協定網絡，現時已簽署37份協定。
We are also actively seeking to expand our network of Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements CDTAs with other jurisdictions and 37 CDTAs have been signed so far
我們會繼續擴展有關網絡，為香港營造更有利的營商及投資環境。
We will continue our efforts to expand the network so as to foster a more business and investment - friendly environment for Hong Kong
旅遊業 旅遊業佔本地生產總值約5%，就業人口約27萬，同時亦帶動其他相關行業包括零售、酒店及餐飲業的發展，對香港經濟發展貢獻良多。
The tourism industry which makes up 5 % of GDP and employs about 270 000 people has been driving the growth of other related industries including retail hotel and catering industries and contributing significantly to Hong Kongs economy
過去10年，訪港旅客人數由2006年的2,500萬人次，增加至2016年的5,600萬人次，增長一倍多，令香港成為世界上接待最多旅客的城市之一。
Over the past decade the number of visitor arrivals has more than doubled from 25 million in 2006 to 56 million in 2016 making Hong Kong one of the most popular cities in the world in terms of visitor arrivals
提升吸引力 今年的施政報告重申，政府會繼續吸引高增值的過夜旅客。
It was reiterated in this years Policy Address that the Government would continue to attract more high - yield overnight visitors
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：李國麟議員動議的議案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Prof Joseph LEE be passed
主席，我不想在此與議員就一些數學問題爭論，但我們的原則是一致的。
President I do not wish to argue with Members over some arithmetic questions here . But our principle remains the same
原則上，我們希望所設計的經濟支援方案可確保病人及其家庭在任何時候也能保留部分資產供自己使用，不會隨着時間，由於要繼續購買藥物而耗盡資產，這是在機制上我們不希望會發生的事情。
In principle we hope that the designed financial support proposal will ensure that patients and their families can maintain part of their assets for their own use at any time and their assets will not be exhausted owing to the need to continue to purchase drugs as time goes by . This is what we do not wish to see happen under the mechanism
主席，我相信我剛才其實已就這一點告訴大家，在機制上，我們的根本目標就是希望能保障病人及其家人的資產，不會隨着時間而耗盡於一些需要使用的藥物或需要支付的部分藥費上。
President I believe that on this point just now I already told Members that our fundamental objective under the mechanism is to protect the assets of patients and their family members from being fully expended on the drugs they need to take or part of the drug expenses they need to contribute as time goes by
透過藥物名冊，管理層限制了病人和醫生用藥的選擇。
The management has restricted patients and doctors choice of drugs through the Drug Formulary
請問政府和醫管局究竟有何機制監察及規管藥物價格呢？
May I ask what mechanism the Government and HA have actually put in place to monitor and regulate the pricing of drugs?
可是，我想大家有需要明白，一些原創藥物自上市或上市前一段時間起，會受到商標保護，讓藥廠可在一段時間內，在沒有競爭的情況下售賣有關藥物。
However I think Members need to understand that since a newly invented drug enters the market or some time prior to that it will be patented for a certain period during which the pharmaceutical company can sell the drug without competition
當它的商標保護期屆滿後，其他藥廠才可加入推出非原廠藥物，然後才開始有競爭。
It is not until its patent expires that other pharmaceutical companies may join in to introduce generic drugs . Only then will competition commence
就病人的數目而言，與其他先進國家相比，香港是一個規模較小的市場，所以在討價還價的過程中，我們處於較為被動的位置，但不管怎樣，我們亦必須因應情況設立機制，務求不論藥物有多昂貴，也能支援病人，讓病人在需要服用藥物及藥物對他們有真正幫助的這兩項大原則下，可以使用該等藥物。
In terms of the number of patients the market in Hong Kong is smaller in scale when compared with other advanced countries . Hence during the bargaining process we are in a relatively passive position . In any case however we must set up a mechanism in response to the circumstances so that no matter how expensive the drugs are we can still support the patients and enable them to take these drugs under the two major principles that they need to take the drugs and the drugs can really help them
代理主席，我們今天討論《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》，真正的目的實際上是處理如何安放骨灰的問題。
Deputy Chairman the real purpose of this discussion on the Private Columbaria Bill the Bill today is to deal with the disposal of ashes
可是，我今天看到有議員提出修正案，建議在"相關人士"及"親屬"的定義上，加入在海外的司法管轄區註冊、並獲當地的婚姻法例認同的同性婚姻。
But today I note that a Member has proposed in his amendment adding same - sex marriage registered in an overseas jurisdiction and recognized by the marital law of that place in the definitions of related person and relative which is most regrettable
東郭先生出於憐憫及仁慈的心，答應對狼施以援手。
Out of mercy and compassion Mr Dongguo agreed to lend the wolf a helping hand
狼說："東郭先生，請你幫我避開獵人，讓我躲藏起來，好嗎？
The wolf said Mr Dongguo can you please help me stay away from the hunter and let me hide somewhere?
該名獵人來到的時候，問這位老者："請問你有否看到一隻狼經過？
When the hunter came he asked the old man Did you see a wolf pass by?
獵人聽罷東郭先生的話，便繼續向前走尋找狼。
After hearing Mr Dongguos reply the hunter continued to go forward in pursuit of the wolf
狼跳出來之後，東郭先生替牠療傷，狼十分感恩，並說："我真的感謝你，如果不是你救了我，我便一命嗚呼了。
After the wolf jumped out of the basket Mr Dongguo treated its wounds and the wolf was so grateful that it said I am really grateful to you . I would have died had you not saved me
然而，像東郭先生的人多的是，尤其是一些蠢人，所以少一個東郭先生這類的人也沒有問題。
Meanwhile there are many people like Mr Dongguo especially stupid people . So it does not really matter even if there is one less person like Mr Dongguo
這時候，狼露出了猙獰的面目，張牙舞爪，追着東郭先生，雙方圍繞着驢子旁邊的籃子追逐。
The wolf immediately showed its ugly face bared its teeth and showed its claws while chasing Mr Dongguo around the basket and the donkey
突然，有一位途人經過，他說："且慢，發生了甚麼事？
Suddenly someone passed by and said Stop! . What happened?
我拯救了這隻狼，但牠 現在想吃掉我，所以我覺得牠是恩將仇報"。
I have saved this wolf but it is now trying to eat me . I think it is repaying kindness with ingratitude
東郭先生的故事告訴我們，雖然我們今天不是談論同性婚姻合法化，但周邊現時一步一步在進行，這是得寸進尺。
This story about Mr Dongguo tells us that although we are not discussing the legalization of same - sex marriage today some people around us are advancing step by step as if they are taking a yard after being given an inch
雖然我在此階段是有立場，但我覺得如果要處理是否真的在"配偶"、"相關人士"或"親屬"等定義上，包含海外註冊的同性婚姻，我們必須先處理主導思想，即香港的《婚姻條例》究竟是否承認同性婚姻，或已經"中門大開"、包容了這一點。
Although I have a position at this stage I think that if we must deal with whether the definition of spouse related person or relative should cover same - sex marriage registered overseas we must first of all deal with the guiding principle that is whether or not the Marriage Ordinance in Hong Kong recognizes same - sex marriage or whether or not we should welcome this point with open arms
因此，我們需要先處理好主軸、主題，然後才討論其他問題。
Such being the case we must first deal with the main axis or main theme properly before discussing other issues
我謹此陳辭，反對此項修正案。
With these remarks I oppose this amendment
新訂的第15A條 儘管發生某些事件，指明文書維持有效 新訂的第40A條 更改經批准圖則、經批註登記冊等。
New clause 15A Specified instrument in force despite certain events New clause 40A Variation of approved plans endorsed registers etc
本會在2017年4月13日，已通過《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》的二讀議案。
Council already passed the motion on the Second Reading of the Private Columbaria Bill on 13 April 2017
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：以下條文納入《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the following clauses stand part of the Private Columbaria Bill
第1、3至7、9、10、13、14、16、17、18、21至24、28、30至37、40、42至45、47至50、56、58至65、67至70、73、74、76至81及83至130條。
Clauses 1 3 to 7 9 10 13 14 16 17 18 21 to 24 28 30 to 37 40 42 to 45 47 to 50 56 58 to 65 67 to 70 73 74 76 to 81 and 83 to 130
附表1至5及7。
Schedules 1 to 5 and 7
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：附表6納入本條例草案。
I now put the question to you and that is That Schedule 6 stands part of the Bill
陳志全議員剛才提到，有些建制派議員連食物及衞生局局長所提出有關"相關人士"這個相對寬鬆的修正案也不認同，然後便期望他在表決時按鈕表態。
Mr CHAN Chi - chuen mentioned just now some Members from the pro - establishment camp do not even agree to the relatively relaxed amendment proposed by the Secretary for Food and Health about related person but then expect him to make his position known at the press of the button in the voting
雖然我沒有參與正式的諮詢，或問卷調查，但我確實沒有怎麼聽到大家對局長提出有關"相關人士"的修正案抱持強烈的意見。
Though I did not take part in the official consultation or the questionnaire survey I definitely have not heard many strong views against the Secretarys amendment about related person
究竟如何證明同居或同性戀的關係呢？
Actually how can a cohabitation or homosexual relationship be proved?
現實上確實存在十分大的難度。
In reality it involves enormous difficulties
所以，我希望社會認同政府這個觀點，其實同居兩年的要求，我已經覺得十分寬鬆，我希望社會清楚這一點。
Therefore I hope society will agree with the Governments viewpoint . In my view the requirement of minimum two years of cohabitation is already very relaxed . I hope society can clearly understand this
第三，我想提一提張超雄議員的CSA，他提出擴大親屬的定義，容許在香港以外地方結婚的同性伴侶提出的骨灰申索。
Third I wish to talk about Dr Fernando CHEUNGs amendment . He proposes to extend the definition of relative to allow same - sex partners married outside Hong Kong to claim the ashes
這是否開創將來爭取同性婚姻的道路呢？
Will it open the path for the fight for same - sex marriage?
即使在這個會議廳裏面，我相信絕大部分議員也沒有歧視同性戀者。
Even in this Chamber I believe the absolute majority of Members do not discriminate against homosexuals
如果我們貿然將一些小細節加入《條例草案》，將來會引起更多的法律爭議。
Any reckless inclusion of some details in the Bill will give rise to more legal disputes in the future
所以，我認為現時不適宜這樣做。
Hence I think it is not the appropriate time to do so now
對於這方面的教育，我覺得他們可以提出一些觀點，讓社會理解，釋除大眾的疑慮。
As regards education in this respect I think they can present some viewpoints to help society understand and allay public misgivings
我想我們現在只能接受政府提出"相關人士"的定義是同居最少兩年的建議。
I think now we can only accept the Governments proposal that the definition of related person is cohabitation of at least two years
我甚至也質疑政府，究竟要提供甚麼文件或如何證明兩人的同居關係等同夫妻？
I even question the Government What document has to be produced or how the cohabitation relationship of two people can be proved to be the same as a couple?
請立法會秘書記錄我這句說話。
Will the Clerk of the Legislative Council please record my statement
我十分擔心有人胡亂濫用這個機制。
I feel gravely concerned that someone may abuse such a mechanism
所以，從這個角度來看，我明白同性戀者，或已在外國結婚的同性戀者有自己的訴求，但他們也要關顧本地社會對於傳統價值觀念的守護。
Therefore from this perspective I understand that homosexuals or those having married overseas have their aspirations but they also need to take into account the local societys defence of traditional values
現在強行推行，真的會引起很大的衝突。
Compulsory implementation now will really arouse great conflicts
我目前無法接受同性婚姻合法化，但我身邊也有朋友是同性戀者。
At present I cannot accept the legalization of same - sex marriage but I do have friends who are homosexual
我覺得現時社會上不同性傾向的人士相處也相對融洽。
I consider there is a relatively cordial relationship among people of different sexual orientations in society
我希望不要因為同性婚姻合法化這個尚未取得共識的議題，導致我們產生一些隔閡，我也不希望出現衝突，甚至引起其他矛盾。
I do not hope the issue of same - sex marriage on which a consensus is yet to be reached will build barriers between us . I also do not hope to see conflicts emerging or even other disputes arising
香港社會的矛盾已經夠多，我相信陳議員也是相對講道理的議員，最好不要使用這麼多暴力，不要衝往主席台。
There are enough disputes in Hong Kong society already . I believe Mr CHAN is fairly reasonable . They had better not engage in so much violence
我相信我們在這個議題上有討論的空間，但他最好不要這麼快向我提出同性婚姻合化法。
I think there is room for discussion on this issue . But he had better not propose the legalization of same - sex marriage to me so soon
未亡人帶着先夫的骨灰經香港返回英國。
The surviving partner brought the ashes of his husband home to the United Kingdom via Hong Kong
在整個過程中，當事人甚為難過，也感到被羞辱，事件被國際傳媒報道，引起關注。
During the entire process the person involved was sad and felt insulted . The incident was covered by international media and aroused concern
其間，政府也提出了"相關人士"的修正案。
During the interim the Government has proposed the amendment on related person
其後，很多爭取平權的團體與政府商議。
After that many groups fighting for equal rights engaged in discussions with the Government
香港中文大學性小眾研究計劃於去年8月進行了一次調查，結果顯示六成受訪者認同同性伴侶有權領取伴侶的骨灰，反對的只得一成。
The Sexualities Research Programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong conducted a survey last August . The results indicate that 60 % of the public surveyed support same - sex couples right to claim the ashes of their deceased partner while 10 % oppose it
最終，政府於今年3月的法案委員會會議上，主動提出"相關人士"的概念，介定與死者同居兩年或以上的人，也符合領取死者骨灰的資格。
Eventually at the meeting of the Bills Committee held in March this year the Government initiated the concept of related person defining that a person who had been living with the deceased person in the same household for two years or more will also be eligible for claiming for the return the ashes of a deceased person
要求領取骨灰的情況，往往在一些私營龕場處理或經營不當，以致在新法例實施後，有可能倒閉而胡亂處理骨灰時出現。
Claims for ashes often arise when certain private columbaria involved in improper handling and operation dispose of ashes improperly in the event of closure upon the implementation of the new legislation
這時，與死者關係親密的人，包括政府所指的：獲授權代表、遺產代理人、親屬和安放權的買方，以及政府新加入的"相關人士"，均可要求領取骨灰。
In such events persons with a close relationship with the deceased person including those designated by the Government an authorized representative a personal representative or a relative or the purchaser of the interment right as well as a related person newly added by the Government may claim the ashes
我們期望骨灰安置所可保證提供穩定、安全的環境，讓先人的骨灰安放於大家認為合適的地方，方便家屬思念、拜祭。
We hope that columbaria will guarantee the provision of a stable and secure environment so that ashes of the deceased may be interred in places we consider appropriate and convenient for family members to remember and pay tribute to the deceased
第二，我們現在討論的，並不是承認同性婚姻或同性伴侶的關係，而是在海外締約的合法婚姻關係、同性伴侶或民事伴侶關係下，在我前述的獨特情況下，當他們要求領取死者的骨灰時，我們便應該視他們為死者的親屬來處理。
Second our present discussion is not about whether or not same - sex marriage or same - sex couple relationship should be recognized . Our concern is about persons who have legally married to the deceased overseas who are a same - sex partner of or in a civil partnership with the deceased should be regarded as the relatives of the deceased when they claim the ashes of the deceased under the specified circumstance I mentioned just now
首先，我希望清楚解釋一點，而公眾人士亦有需要明白，這項修正案並非石破天驚的做法，如果大家支持這項修正案，也只是容許在相對例外的情況下引用。
First I would like to explain one point clearly which I think the public also needs to understand that is this amendment is not about a groundbreaking practice and if the amendment is supported by Members it can only be invoked under relatively exceptional circumstances
當然，在執行時間上，法庭給予政府數個月時限。
Certainly for the enforcement of the ruling the Court has granted a time limit of several months to the Government
因此，主席，我今天提出的修正案，並非要衝擊我們對"家庭"的概念，因為修正案說的，是一個在外國註冊且具合法配偶身份的人，在一個特定的情況，是一個相對少出現我們亦不希望出現的情況下，他享有基本人權，領取他至親的人的骨灰。
Hence Chairman the amendment proposed by me today is not meant to challenge our concept of family . My amendment proposes that a person with the legal status of a spouse in a marriage registered overseas be given the basic human rights to claim for the return of the ashes of a person closest to him under a specified circumstance which is relatively rare―we do not hope to see such cases happening
我們應關懷並體諒這些人已痛失摯愛，在一個特殊的情況下，他們要申領他們在海外 結成夫婦或民事結合的伴侶的骨灰。
We should be caring and understanding towards these people who have lost their beloved ones . Under a special circumstance they have to claim the ashes of their partner whom they have married overseas or entered into a civil partnership
再者，他須證明過去曾與死者同居兩年，而他可能大部分時間在海外度過，說不定難以提出證明。
Moreover he has to prove that he had been living with the deceased in the same household for two years and since he may be living overseas most of the time he may not be able to produce such proof
因此，我希望同事支持。
Hence I hope Honourable colleagues will support my amendment
再者，我的修正案最能實踐這些人士的基本人權，我希望政府認真考慮，現在改為支持我們的修正案仍為時未晚。
Moreover my amendment is the best way to realize the basic rights of these people . I hope the Government will give serious consideration to this . It is not too late to change and support our amendments
代理主席，剛才建制派數位議員先後發言。
Deputy Chairman just now several Members from the pro - establishment camp spoke one after another
我們提出的修正案旨在處理一些特定情況，即因這些骨灰安置所出現問題而令死者親屬要回來領回骨灰的情況。
Our proposed amendments seek to deal with some specific circumstances such as the claim of ashes by the relative of the deceased due to problems with columbaria
在這種情況下，我們 讓該等已經在海外註冊的同性婚姻、民事伴侶或民事結合的關係獲得承認及地位應等同親屬，而這就是我提出的修正案。
Under such circumstances the other party in a marriage civil partnership or civil union with the deceased in which that other party and the deceased are of the same sex and which was registered outside Hong Kong should be recognized and given a status comparable to a relative . This is the purpose of my proposed amendment
其他同事的修正案大致上關乎"相關人士"的定義，當中雖然未有清楚述明屬這種關係，但只要同居兩年或以上，便有資格申領，地位可與親屬一致。
The amendments proposed by other Honourable colleagues are in general related to the definition of related person . Although it is not stated clearly that a related person is considered to be of the same relationship if a person had lived with the deceased for at least two years he or she will be eligible to make an application and his or her status is the same as that of a relative
正如剛才邵家臻議員引述魯迅的一段文字所言，我們的想象力似乎真的超乎常人。
Just as the paragraph written by LU Xun which was quoted by Mr SHIU Ka - chun just now we appear to be more imaginative than ordinary people
這對建制派議員來說是一種很大的威脅，亦是一種不能接受的新做法。
To Members from the pro - establishment camp this is a very serious challenge as well as a new approach considered by them to be unacceptable
也許他們認為我們正開始在香港的法例甚至香港的文化和道德滲入一些元素，以破壞"一夫一妻"的制度及他們所謂"一男一女"、必須是異性的結合才能獲得承認的配偶關係。
Perhaps they think that we are beginning to slip some elements into the laws of Hong Kong and even Hong Kongs culture and ethics with a view to destroying the marriage institution of monogamy between one man and one woman meaning that only the union of persons of opposite sex can be recognized as a spousal relationship
不過，正如邵家臻議員剛才指出，我們已經忘記何謂一生一世。
Nonetheless as pointed out by Mr SHIU Ka - chun just now we have forgotten what it means by a lifetime
我們的社會不斷變化，而我們的法例亦會因應我們的文化、一般人的做法或大家認同的價值和倫理而有所變化，正如我們看到如今世界各地均對這種關係開始有不同看法。
As our society keeps changing our legislation will also change in the light of our culture the practices of ordinary people or the values and ethics universally recognized . We have seen that places around the world have begun to view such relationship in a different light
代理主席，單單去看他們試圖維護的核心價值，即所謂"傳統家庭"的這個概念，其實何謂"家庭"？
Deputy Chairman what does it actually mean by family by looking merely at the core values they seek to defend that is the concept of traditional family so to speak?
這其實是否也有違他們的所謂"傳統道德"呢？
Do all these acts run counter to their so - called traditional ethics?
若然如此，我們現今的婚姻制度也有問題。
If this is the case our prevailing marriage institution is problematic too
這就是今天問題的核心。
This is the crux of the issue today
不過，我仍要向梁議員或局長請教，因為其實這個最新的司法覆核案例已說得很清楚。
Nonetheless I still have to consult Dr LEUNG or the Secretary because the case law of the most recent judicial review has offered a very clear explanation
我剛才讀出的判詞第66段已述明，對於差異對待，法庭在 法律上要考慮數點：首先，它是否正當原因。
Paragraph 66 of the Judgment read out by me just now has already made it clear that with regard to differential treatment the Court must consider several points in law Firstly whether or not the aim is legitimate
整體來說，這種差異對待是否有理可據，在於有否正當原因。
Generally speaking such differential treatment hinges on whether or not there is a reasonable ground or a legitimate aim
此外，政府的這種行為或這項法例本身是否合乎常理？
Furthermore is the act of the Government or this piece of legislation per se sensible?
最後一點是整體做法是否合乎社會公益？
Lastly does this approach as a whole serve the public interest of society?
又是否合乎讓所有市民有所得益的目標？
Can the aim of benefiting all members of the public be achieved?
現在已有判例和判詞清楚述明，如果法例會引起一些差異對待，而這些差異對待是由我剛才提到的某些特徵或某些人的背景造成，隨時會構成歧視。
It is now stated clearly in the Judgment of the relevant case that a piece of legislation may constitute discrimination at any time if it will give rise to differential treatment and such differential treatment is caused by certain characteristics or the background of certain people
當然，我明白政府並沒有考慮到它會造成任 何歧視，而我亦絕對相信政府的立法原意是規管現時眾多私營骨灰安置所的混亂情況及所造成的破壞，包括對環境的破壞和對周邊鄰居的影響。
Certainly I understand that the Government has not considered the possibility of the legislation constituting any discrimination . Moreover I absolutely trust that the legislative intent of the Government is to regulate the chaotic situation and damage currently caused by the numerous columbaria including the damage caused to the environment and the impact on nearby residents
他們可能有婚姻或民事結合的關係，而我們希望政府尊重這種關係，因為他們只是想領回其先人的骨灰。
We hope that the Government can respect the relationships established by virtue of marriage or civil union since the persons involved merely wish to collect the ashes of the deceased
對此，我們不能加以否認。
This we cannot deny
相反，我的修正案旨在避免將來會進一步出現類似在4月28日頒布判詞的這類司法覆核訴訟。
On the contrary my amendment seeks to pre - empt the further occurrence of such judicial review proceedings as the one on which a Judgment was delivered on 28 April