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" 代理主席，關於國際協議的履行方法，政府表示會與中央政府進行磋商，但至於如何具體落實，卻由此至終沒有提及。
Deputy President with regard to the implementation of international agreements the Government indicated that it would engage in consultations with Central Peoples Government but it has all along remained silent on the specific implementation
這令我非常質疑香港作為有關國際條約的締約方，是否存在違反國際條約的風險。
This makes me very doubtful if Hong Kong as a contracting party of the relevant international treaties is at risk of breaching the relevant treaties
我翻查《維也納條約法公約》，當中第二十七條訂明："一當事國不得援引其國內法規定為理由而不履行條約"，而第二十九條則訂明："條約對每一當事國之拘束力及於其全部領土"。
I have looked up the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties in which Article 27 provides that [a] party may not invoke the provision of its internal law as jurisdiction for its failure to perform a treaty whereas Article 29 provides that a treaty is binding upon each party in respect of its entire territory
如果有任何地區未有履行這些國際協議，便會違反《維也納條約法公約》。
Failure to honour these international agreements in any area would contravene the Vienna Convention
香港政府表示會就有關安排與內地進行磋商，並以適當的方式處理。
According to the Hong Kong Government it would engage in consultations with the Mainland on the relevant arrangements and handle them as appropriate
內地口岸區由內地人員執法，他們憑甚麼替香港履行其國際義務？
Given that Mainland personnel can enforce laws in MPA on what legal ground do they discharge the international obligations for Hong Kong?
如果內地並非某些條約的締約方，而香港則是締約方，那麼我們怎可能要求非締約方替締約方履行條約的責任？
If the Mainland is not a contracting party of a certain treaty while Hong Kong is how can we expect a non - contracting party to discharge the obligations of a contracting party on its behalf?
外國政府是否同意香港把履行國際條約的責任轉交予非締約方的內地？
Will the foreign governments agree to let Hong Kong transfer the responsibility to discharge its international obligations to the Mainland which is a non - contracting party?
此外，具體來說，如果國內沒有相應的法律履行國際條約，試問憑甚麼執法？
Furthermore specifically speaking on what legal ground can Mainland personnel enforce the law in the absence of laws for discharging international agreements?
舉例說，如果在內地口岸區......
For example in MPA
代理主席，我最多只可發言時間15分鐘，香港違反國際條約是很嚴重的事，會令香港的聲譽受損......
Deputy President I can only speak for 15 minutes at the most . It is a serious matter for Hong Kong to violate the international treaties which may tarnish the reputation of Hong Kong
請議員不要在座位上對話，大家保持肅靜。
Members should not speak to each other in their seats and please keep quiet
請大家保持肅靜。
Please keep quiet
林卓廷議員，請你繼續發言。
Mr LAM Cheuk - ting please continue with your speech
香港只顧容許"一地兩檢"的安排，而不弄清楚香港就國際條約須履行的責任和義務，然後強行通過《條例草案》，將會嚴重損害香港在國際社會上的信譽。
The fact that Hong Kong sets its eyes only on approving the co - location arrangement and forces through the Bill without clarifying the duties and obligations that we must comply with under the international treaties will seriously tarnish the credibility of Hong Kong in the international community
代理主席，最後，立法會就這項《條例草案》進行辯論，主席居然史無前例地訂了極不合理的死線，令每位同事在二讀辯論時的發言時間根本不足15分鐘，這是負責任及符合議會傳統和常規的安排嗎？
Deputy President last but not least the President has unprecedentedly set an utterly unreasonable deadline for the debate of this Bill in the Council thereby reducing the speaking time of each colleague during the Second Reading debate to less than 15 minutes . Is this a responsible arrangement that complies with the established practices and conventional arrangements of this Council?
面對這項違憲且違反香港履行國際義務的法案，試問我們怎能隨便通過《條例草案》？
How can we arbitrarily pass the Bill when it is unconstitutional and breaches the international obligations of Hong Kong?
主席，我好像中了六合彩般，難得有機會發言，因為我預計所餘時間不多，我應該排在時限之後。
President I feel as if I have won the lottery that I am given the rare chance to speak because I expected that there was not much time left and my turn to speak should come after the time limit
容我大膽地闖入我們最弱的一關，便是法律這一關。
Allow me to boldly delve into our weakest part that is legality
當然，我聽到很多建制派同事在發言中提及全國人民代表大會常務委員會的無上權威，特別是梁美芬議員認為人大常委會的決定在性質上已達法律效果，無需釋法。
Of course I have heard many Honourable colleagues from the pro - establishment camp mention in their speeches the supreme authority of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC; in particular Dr Priscilla LEUNG who considers that the decision by NPCSC essentially carries legislative effect and there is no need for an interpretation of the Basic Law
我在一方面是較為熟習普通法的法律執業者，另一方面也曾修讀中國法律雖然只是皮毛亦曾不斷查看有關文獻和論述，我也遇到一個難題，便是究竟在人大常委會的無上權威下，我們應否多走半步，令到任何瑕疵也能消除，使之符合憲法，甚至令所有香港法律執業者，包括香港大律師公會內所有不斷史無前例地反對這項《條例草案》的大律師，均要閉嘴？
On the one hand I am a practitioner in law who is more versed in common law and on the other I have studied Chinese laws―though not in depth―and have tirelessly reviewed relevant literature and discussions . And I have also encountered a difficult question that is indeed under the supreme authority of NPCSC should we take a little step further to eliminate any defect so as to make the piece of legislation constitutional or even to make all the legal practitioners in Hong Kong including all the barristers of the Hong Kong Bar Association who have kept voicing unprecedented opposition to the Bill shut their mouths?
回顧高鐵的前世今生，我發現我在剛才提及的2009年，出席了我人生第一次的立法會公聽會，當時的議題正與高鐵有關。
In reviewing the ins and outs of XRL I recall that I mentioned 2009 just now that is the year I attended a public hearing of the Legislative Council for the first time in my life and the subject was exactly about XRL
我常說，高鐵項目要收回新界的土地、拆毀長者的房屋、毀掉居民的家園，是一條棄老百姓於不顧的鐵路。
I often say that XRL is a rail link built at the expense of ordinary people as its construction had led to the resumption of land in the New Territories the tearing down of houses of the elderly and the destruction of homes of residents
時至今日，來到2018年，我有幸能夠置身這個會議廳，所以我必須將我聽到的聲音和收到的民意帶進會議。
Today in 2018 I have the honour to be in this Chamber; I must therefore bring to the meeting the voices that I have heard and the public opinions that I have received
我要強調，我必須留下紀錄。
I must put on record what had happened
當時，由於地盤仍然存在，承建商因應政府的要求協助維修，但承建商在維修過程中表示，他們這樣做並非承擔責任，而是本着睦鄰精神進行維修。
At that time given the presence of the construction site the contractor had provided assistance in repair works at the request of the Government . During the repair process the contractor said that they did so not to accept responsibility but to foster neighbourliness
主席，兩者是有關係的。
President the two subjects are related
難道以前不曾討論任何替代方案？
Didnt we put forward any other alternative proposals?
市民會問，如果為求便捷......
People may ask If it is for the sake of convenience as some colleagues just said it is a pity that Hong Kong people are now required to pay service fees for XRL tickets
我認為真是神奇、超卓、頂級。
How amazing superb and magnificent it is!
到了今天這個最後關頭，我們真的要靜心思考。
As we are now are at the eleventh hour we must stay calm and think
主席，我哪有離題？
President how come I have digressed from the subject?
權責不清。
The delineation of powers and responsibilities is unclear
這種事情只要試過第一次，便會有第二次，而這次最諷刺的是，此事發生在香港市中心的地底。
Things of this kind are bound to happen again and most ironically it happened at the underground of Hong Kongs city centre
我也相信，單是"一地兩檢"，屆時已會衍生很多問題。
I also believe that the co - location arrangement alone will give rise to a myriad of problems in the future
然 而，今天在位的朋友可以拍拍屁股一走了之，無須處理，這樣是否公道？
Yet the serving officials today may then just shrug and leave
我們有否對香港下一代人負責任？
Is it fair? . Have we acted responsibly for the next generation of Hong Kong?
回歸最切實的問題。
Let me go back to the most practical problem
主席，請容許我複述我發言的開場白。
President please allow me to repeat my opening remark
看着歷史重複發生，我們只能盡最大努力，於議事廳內闡述當中利害......
When history repeats itself we can only make an all - out effort to explain the pros and cons in the Chamber
代理主席，最近，美國和中國進行貿易戰，背後的世界格局究竟如何？
Deputy President recently the United States and China have been engaged in a trade war . What is the actual global situation behind this?
大家也知道，我們國家現時是全球第二大經濟體系，我們國家亦提出了"中國製造2025"的方略。
As we all know our country is currently the second largest economy in the world . Our State has also espoused the Made in China 2025 strategy
可是，要前途無限，便一定要做好連接和基建，因此興建一條快捷方便的鐵路連接香港和內地是非常重要的，而且這已討論多年。
However to enjoy such unlimited prospects proper connection and infrastructure are necessary . For this reason it is most important to build a fast and convenient railway linking Hong Kong with the Mainland . Moreover this has already been discussed for years
由回歸初期討論香港至深圳的快速鐵路等區域快線，及至2005年港府決定以廣深港高速鐵路方式來發展，再到2010年批出撥款，這些全是由香港政府主導的工程。
From the discussion on regional express routes such as high - speed railway between Hong Kong and Shenzhen in the initial period after the reunification to the decision made in 2005 by the Hong Kong Government to pursue development by way of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL and then the funding approval in 2010 the Hong Kong Government has taken the lead in all these projects
首先，我要反駁一些反對派的說法，指這是由北京order的政治工程和任務，這完全與事實不符。
Before all else I wish to rebut the allegation of some Members of the opposition camp that this is a political project and mission ordered by Beijing . It does not tally with the fact at all
興建高鐵的過程，經歷重重困難，但經過10多年的發展，現在已到了"臨門一腳"，就是審議《廣深港高鐵條例草案》。
The construction of XRL has gone through all kinds of difficulties but after the development of some 10 years now we have come to the very last moment of scoring our goal that is the consideration of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill
這是極不負責任，更對香港造成莫大的傷害。
This is extremely irresponsible . It will also do immense damage to Hong Kong
香港過去自稱是"東方之珠"、亞洲國際都會，是具備國家特殊功能的城市，在大灣區佔一龍頭地位。
In the past Hong Kong called itself the Pearl of the Orient an international metropolis in Asia . It is a city with special functions to the country taking a leading position in the Bay Area
近期，香港民意調查中心的調查顯示，66%的受訪者認同在西九龍站實施"一地兩檢"，認為這是最方便和最快捷的方案，而56%的受訪者認為"一地兩檢"並沒有破壞"一國兩制"。
As shown in a recent survey of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Centre 66 % of the respondents agreed with the implementation of the co - location arrangement in the West Kowloon Station WKS considering it the most convenient and fastest option while 56 % of the respondents held that the co - location arrangement was not detrimental to one country two systems
香港研究協會本年年初的調查亦指出，五成四受訪市民希望在高鐵實施"一地兩檢"。
A survey conducted by the Hong Kong Research Association at the beginning of this year also indicated that 54 % of the people interviewed wished to have the co - location arrangement implemented for XRL
當然，中大和港大的調查均顯示，有超過半數市民支持在西九站實施"一地兩檢"，遠超反對市民的意見。
Certainly both the survey of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and that of the Hong Kong University showed that more than half of the people supported the implementation of the co - location arrangement in WKS far exceeding the number of opposition views
當然，有反對派指"一地兩檢"應由民意決定。
Of course some Members of the opposition camp said that the co - location arrangement should be decided by public opinion
至於市民為何支持高鐵，這是顯而易見的，因為高鐵是便利交通的民生項目，所以大家千萬別把高鐵政治化，又或危言聳聽，這樣做只會脫離民意，是離地的。
It is because XRL is a livelihood project offering convenience in transport . For this reason please be sure not to politicize XRL or raise any alarmist talk . Such an act is simply detached from public opinion and out of touch with reality
代理主席，國家未來將大力發展粵港澳大灣區，並希望把大灣區打造成世界級都市群或生活圈，粵港兩地的交流在可見的將來將會十分頻繁，因此在"1小時生活圈"內如果沒有高鐵，是一定無法成功的。
Deputy President in the future the State will vigorously develop the Bay Area in the hope of making it a world - class city hub or living circle . There will be frequent exchanges between Guangdong and Hong Kong in the foreseeable future . For this reason without XRL the one - hour living circle will definitely not succeed
因此，大家應看看如何令我們的高鐵更有效率，而"一地兩檢"是必不可少，否則，高鐵與現時的東鐵或直通車又有何分別呢？
Hence we should see how to make our XRL more efficient and the co - location arrangement is absolutely essential . Otherwise how would XRL be different from the existing East Rail Line or through trains?
我們很難想象，當高鐵已覆蓋內地的三四線城市，而香港仍被排除在外，又或是要推出"兩地兩檢"等其他方案。
It is difficult for us to imagine that while XRL has already covered third or fourth tier cities on the Mainland Hong Kong is still being excluded or has to make other proposals such as a separate - location arrangement
老實說，我認為高鐵現時的票務安排或線路安排仍有改善空間，我經常詢問為何直通車只可到達4個短途站和14個長途站，而我們可否爭取直達全國不同的城市，不僅是14個站，而是40個站、400個站我不知道有沒有這麼多。
Frankly I think the present XRL ticketing or route arrangements still have room for improvement . I often ask why the through trains can only reach four short - haul stations and 14 long - haul stations and whether we can strive for direct access to different cities across the whole country having not only 14 stations but 40 or 400 stations―I do not know if there are that many . However to achieve this it is necessary to implement the co - location arrangement
不過，要做到這一點，便一定要落實"一地兩檢"，只有落實"一地兩檢"，才會有更多人乘搭高鐵，有更多人乘搭高鐵才可跟中國鐵路總公司爭取興建多一些線路，所以"一地兩檢"對整個高鐵的效益至為重要。
It is only when the co - location arrangement is implemented that more people will take XRL . With more people taking XRL we can then seek the creation of more routes from the China Railway Corporation . Hence the co - location arrangement is critically important to the overall effectiveness of XRL
當然，有反對派同事指出，當前的情況並不相同，深圳灣口岸是由內地出租一幅數十公頃的土地給香港，而今次則是內地向香港租用兩層地方，是有分別的。
Certainly some Honourable colleagues in the opposition camp have pointed out that the current case is different . Regarding the Shenzhen Bay Port the Mainland has leased several dozen hectares of land to Hong Kong whereas this time the Mainland will rent two floors from Hong Kong . It is different
我先要說明，從操作的角度來看，大家也知道，深圳灣口岸多年來也不曾出現越境執法、"神秘門"、"隨意門"等事件，又或是執法不清等問題，實踐上非常有效果。
Let me first make it clear . From the angle of operation we know that over the years no such incidents as cross - boundary law enforcement secret door and swing door or problems such as unclear enforcement have ever occurred in the Shenzhen Bay Port . The practice has been rather effective
如果按照反對派的邏輯，只是使用CIQ安排，同樣會違反他們所謂的法律原則，所以CIQ方案同樣不夠好。
By the logic of the opposition camp the use of CIQ arrangements alone will similarly violate their so - called legal principle so the CIQ proposal is not good enough either
如果要做，便做全套，落實全套"一地兩檢"，除了那6項事項外。
In doing the work we should make full efforts and implement the full co - location arrangement except for those six matters
有反對派議員提出，"一地兩檢"違反"一國兩制"，違反《基本法》第十八條，即"全國性法律除列於本法附件三者外，不在香港特別行政區實施"。
Some Members of the opposition camp argued that the co - location arrangement contravenes one country two systems and violates Article 18 of the Basic Law ie . National laws shall not be applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region except for those listed in Annex III to this Law
我只想指出一點，就是他們沒有"一國"的概念。
I only wish to raise a point that is they do not have the concept of one country
說到最後，這也是信心問題。
After all it boils down to the question of confidence
事實上，《基本法》訂明的"一國兩制"的其中一個重心，便是國家是一個持份者，沒有國家的批准，"兩制"是無法落實的。
In fact a crucial point in one country two systems prescribed in the Basic Law is that the country is a shareholder . Without the approval of the country two systems cannot be implemented . This time the implementation of the co - location arrangement has adopted the Three - step Process
今次落實"一地兩檢"採取"三步走"的安排，第一步是簽署《合作安排》，第二步是人大同意，最後一步是本地立法。
The first step is signing the Co - operation Arrangement . The second step is approval of the National Peoples Congress NPC . The last step is enacting local legislation
其實，經人大同意後，基本上即認可這件事在憲制上絕對沒有問題。
Basically with the approval of NPC this matter is readily recognized as having absolutely no constitutional problem
退一萬步來說，即使有人認為"一地兩檢"違反《基本法》，他們應該做的是向法院提出司法覆核。
At the very least even if anyone holds that the co - location arrangement violates the Basic Law what they should do is to apply to the Court for judicial review
我聽了陸頌雄議員的發言很長時間，但據我理解，他剛才有關司法覆核的說法，我似乎沒有聽過任何一位議員有這樣的主張。
I have heard Mr LUK Chung - hungs speech for a long time but as far as I understand it regarding his remark about judicial review just now I do not seem to have heard any Member make such a proposition
區諾軒議員，這不是規程問題。
Mr AU Nok - hin this is not a point of order
如果你想要求發言的議員澄清，你可以提出要求。
If you wish to seek an elucidation from the Member speaking you may make such a request
我要求陸頌雄議員澄清。
I seek an elucidation from Mr LUK Chung - hung
當然，如果反對派在司法覆核中勝訴，我相信政府也會依法行事，作出修正。
Certainly if the opposition camp wins the judicial review I believe the Government will act in accordance with the law and make rectifications
代理主席，我和工聯會均支持《條例草案》，在西九龍站實施"一地兩檢"，同時支持高鐵如期開通。
Deputy President FTU and I support the Bill for implementing the co - location arrangement in the West Kowloon Station
我們希望高鐵將來可以發揮最大效益，我們會繼續跟進票務安排和票價，例如可否提供票價優惠、可否開通更多直通班次等，以期高鐵發揮最大效益，讓市民分享高鐵落成的成果。
At the same time we support the commissioning of XRL as scheduled . We hope that XRL can achieve the greatest effectiveness in the future . We will continue to follow up the issues about ticketing arrangements and fares such as the offer of fare concessions and increase in the frequency of through trains so that XRL can achieve the greatest efficiency and members of the public can share the fruit of its commissioning
我們希望政府屆時能作進一步交代，開誠布公，讓市民更清楚知道"一地兩檢"是公開、透明和合法的。
We hope the Government will give a further account in an open and frank manner so that members of the public will know more clearly that the co - location arrangement is open transparent and lawful
我謹此陳辭，支持二讀《條例草案》。
With these remarks I support the Second Reading of the Bill
他們的發言言之無物，我可以大膽歸納出3個重點。郭偉强議員剛才提出了4點，其實只是大同小異。
Their speeches which were devoid of substance can be boldly summarized into three main points which are actually pretty much the same as the four points raised by Mr KWOK Wai - keung just now
他真的如此希望偉大中國統一嗎？
Does he truly hope to see the reunification of the great China?
我拜託他們少說話，少做破壞香港穩定繁榮的事情，這已是功德無量。
I implore them to speak less and do fewer things detrimental to the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong . By doing so they would have done immeasurable good
澳門終審法院發表評論，指香港終審法院的判決出錯。
The Court of Final Appeal CFA of Macao has commented that a ruling made by the CFA of Hong Kong had been erroneous
即使香港的終審法院，也要服從人大常委會釋法及決定。
Even Hong Kongs CFA has to obey NPCSCs legal interpretation and decision
他們說要支持香港，為香港打造更美好和獨立的未來，自己卻"棚尾拉箱"、"放飛機"。
While they have been saying that they would support Hong Kong and fight for a better and independent future for Hong Kong they have simply left abruptly and failed to show up
多謝代理主席讓我再次有機會抒發內心的鬱結。
Deputy President thank you for giving me another opportunity to vent my pent - up frustrations
他以香港大律師公會的意見為依據，但這是意見而不是決定。
His argument has been based on the views of the Bar Association . Yet views are not equivalent to a decision
他可以在法庭內雄辯滔滔發表意見，但法官的決定才是最終決定。
However eloquent he can be expressing his views in court it will be the judge who makes the final decision
我絕對尊重大律師公會。
I absolutely respect the Bar Association
我對陳淑莊議員駭人的中止待續議案，表示強烈反對。
I strongly oppose the appalling motion moved by Ms Tanya CHAN
代理主席，廣深港高速鐵路香港段"一地兩檢"今天進行二讀辯論，距離最終表決的時間又走近一步。
Deputy President the Second Reading debate on the co - location arrangement of the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL today has brought us one step closer to the final vote
我認為高鐵必須如期在今年第三季通車，而《廣深港高鐵條例草案》必須在主席定下的36小時內完成三讀，予以本地立法。
I consider it necessary to achieve timely commissioning of XRL in the third quarter this year and complete the Third Reading of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill within the 36 hours prescribed by the President for the local legislative process
在這兩項大前提下，任何人也應該本着實事求是、為香港作出貢獻的態度堅守崗位，完成表決，確保《條例草案》及時通過。
On these two premises anyone should remain steadfast in their duties complete the voting procedure and ensure the timely passage of the Bill with a pragmatic attitude to make contribution to Hong Kong
事實剛好相反，興建高鐵連接內地高鐵系統是我們的要求，由人大常委會按照《中華人民共和國憲法》和實際情況作出批示，亦是"三步走"其中一個環節。
It is actually the other way round . We requested that XRL be constructed to connect to the high - speed rail system of the Mainland which is approved by NPCSC in accordance with the Constitution of the Peoples Republic of China and actual circumstances as one of the elements of the Three - step Process
反對派試圖阻撓此事，一次又一次評論和攻擊《條例草案》。
In an attempt to block the process the opposition camp has time and again commented on and attacked the Bill
在辯論"一地兩檢"期間，我們也聽到反對派提出很多意見和修正案，雖然其中有部分有點意思，但大部分卻是極不正常。
During the debate on the co - location arrangement we have heard a number of views and amendments proposed by the opposition camp . While some of them make some sense the majority are barely sensible
對於今次恢復《條例草案》的二讀辯論，之前曾有13名反對派議員提出合共75項修正案，大多數不具甚麼價值和意義，而有些亦頗為荒謬和荒誕，但畢竟主席也抱着持平的態度，批准了24項修正案，讓議員在今次二讀辯論和全體委員會審議階段考慮。
In respect of the resumed Second Reading debate on the Bill this time around 13 Members from the opposition camp have previously proposed a total of 75 amendments . Most of them are rather insignificant and meaningless and some of them are quite absurd and ridiculous . But after all the President has in an impartial manner ruled 24 amendments as admissible for consideration by Members at this Second Reading debate and the Committee stage
舉例而言，陳志全議員提出罰則條文，訂明內地人員一旦進入內地口岸區範圍以外的任何地方，即屬犯罪，可處罰款1,000萬元及監禁10年，罰則較販毒還要嚴重。
For example Mr CHAN Chi - chuen has proposed penalty provisions stipulating that Mainland officers entering any area outside the Mainland Port Area MPA commit an offence and are liable to a fine of 10,000,000 and to imprisonment for 10 years which are heavier than that for drug trafficking
這種建議實際上匪夷所思，令人懷疑在這種情況下，如果我們提出的修正案獲得通過，我們是否期望內地會以其人之道還治其人之身？
Such a proposal is actually inconceivable which prompts us to question whether in that case we expect the Mainland to give us a taste of our own medicine if our amendments are passed?
將來如果陳志全議員在當地稍為行差踏錯，是否亦同樣會遭罰款1,000萬元及監禁10年？
If Mr CHAN Chi - chuen steps a bit out of line on the Mainland in the future will he also be liable to a fine of 10,000,000 and to imprisonment for 10 years?
這根本站不住腳。
It simply does not hold water
事實上，《條例草案》只有8項條文，絕不複雜。
In fact the Bill is by no means complicated for there are eight clauses only
即使有個別爭議之處，議會亦有充足時間進行討論，反對派完全可以有效利用會議時間發表意見。
Even if there are some individual controversial issues there is sufficient time for discussion in the Council . The opposition camp has every opportunity to express their views by making efficient use of the meeting time
但他們不單沒有利用這個機會在討論中費心思作出積極和有建設性的建議，反而挖空心思尋找方法進行"拉布"，阻礙辯論，根本是與民為敵，令人感到非常失望。
But instead of using this opportunity and racking their brain to put forward positive and constructive proposals in the discussion they are obsessed with finding ways to filibuster in order to obstruct the debate actually making themselves the enemies of the people which is very disappointing
其次，"一地兩檢"的安排並無違反《基本法》第十八條，因為在西九龍總站的內地口岸區實施的全國性法律，實施範圍只限於內地口岸區內，而實施主體是內地有關機構，適用對象則是處於內地口岸區的高鐵乘客，與《基本法》毫無抵觸，更何況人大常委會已在2017年12月27日批准通過"一地兩檢"《合作安排》決議案，在這方面已作出全面考慮。
Second the co - location arrangement does not contravene Article 18 of the Basic Law because insofar as the application of national laws in MPA of the West Kowloon Terminus is concerned the scope of application is only confined to MPA . They are implemented by the relevant Mainland authorities and they are mainly applicable to high - speed rail passengers present in MPA which in no way contravene the Basic Law not to mention the fact that NPCSC approved the resolution to implement the co - location arrangement under the Co - operation Arrangement on 27 December 2017 having given thorough consideration to this aspect
西九龍總站的內地口岸區將會被視為內地範圍，而"一地兩檢"也完全符合《基本法》和《憲法》。
MPA of the West Kowloon Terminus will be regarded as the Mainland area and the co - location arrangement is also fully consistent with the Basic Law and the Constitution
簡單來說，它既合 法，亦合憲，而人大常委會的決定可說是至高無上，並在香港的憲制基礎和框架內有一定的地位。
Simply put it is legal and constitutional and the Decision of NPCSC may be regarded as paramount enjoying a certain status in the constitutional basis and framework of Hong Kong
最後，反對派亦阻撓了"一地兩檢"的本地立法時間表，希望藉此盡量拖延，不斷強調和表達香港大律師公會所提出的法律意見，似乎在太陽之下只有其意見才是金科玉律，可說是絕對權威。
Lastly the opposition camp has also disrupted the timetable for the local legislative exercise for the co - location arrangement seeking to delay it as much as possible . They keep emphasizing and stating the legal opinion given by HKBA sounding like it is the only golden rule under the sun the absolute authority
是否有點執着？
Is that somewhat stubborn?
事實上，香港大律師公會並非司法機構，亦沒有對《基本法》的解釋權，而在公會內的25名執委中，無人具備中國法律執業資格，亦對《憲法》缺乏專業認知。
In fact HKBA is not the Judiciary nor is it vested with the power of interpretation of the Basic Law . And none of the 25 members of the executive committee of HKBA possesses the qualifications for legal practice in China and they also lack professional knowledge of the Constitution