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主席，我以法案委員會委員的身份就《道歉條例草案》提出意見，並支持二讀《條例草案》。
President as a member of the Bills Committee I wish to express my views on the Apology Bill the Bill and my support of the resumption of Second Reading of the Bill
主席，回看有關的藍紙條例草案，其篇幅只有區區20頁，但卻需要前後召開了6次會議進行審議，加上政府官員向法案委員會委員作出了大量解釋和遊說，審議工作才得以順利完成，可見《條例草案》的法理基礎其實比較深奧。
President the Blue Bill concerned is just 20 pages long but totally six meetings were held for its scrutiny . Besides government officials must take great pains to brief and lobby Bills Committee members before the scrutiny work could be completed eventually . We can thus see that the legal principles behind the Bill are rather complex and difficult
相對來說，《條例草案》的法理基礎比較深奧，我亦希望藉此機會向香港市民解釋制定《條例草案》的原因，以及我們為何要支持《條例草案》。
In contrast the legal principles behind the Bill are more complex and difficult . So here I wish tell Hong Kong people why we should enact and support the Bill
事實上，在立法前，政府曾就《條例草案》進行了兩次非常大型的公眾諮詢，第一次是在2015年6月，第二次則是在2016年2月進行。
Actually the Government already held two rounds of massive public consultation before introducing the Bill for enactment . The first round was held in June 2015 and the second round in February 2016 . Although what these two rounds of consultation elicited was mostly the responses from various professional bodies and chambers of commerce I should still say that they were very thorough in scope
這兩次諮詢所吸引的雖是眾多專業團體和商會的回應，但亦非常全面，因為當局在兩次諮詢期間向這些團體提出了一些很基本的問題，包括香港究竟是否有需要訂立《條例草案》；如果有此需要，《條例草案》所指的道歉是簡單的道歉還是全面的道歉，又或是否包括事實陳述？
During these two rounds of consultation the Administration put a number of fundamental questions to these organizations . These questions are Is it necessary to enact the Bill in Hong Kong? . If yes should the Bill cover simple apologies or full apologies?
《條例草案》涵蓋了民事訴訟及非刑事程序，而在2015年進行諮詢期間提出的其中一條問題，正是道歉所涉及的事情可否成為民事程序中的證供。
and Should statements of facts be included? . The Bill covers both civil litigations and non - criminal proceedings and one question asked in the consultation in 2015 was precisely about the admissibility or otherwise of apology - related issues as evidence in civil proceedings
我要提出的另一點，是《條例草案》第6條所訂的"適用程序的涵義"。
And in this regard I do not think it is appropriate to lay down too many specifications . Another point I want to raise is about clause 6 of the Bill on Meaning of applicable proceedings
法案委員會主席周浩鼎議員剛才已提到，按"適用程序"的涵義，它並不包括立法會的程序。
Mr Holden CHOW Chairman of the Bills Committee has already mentioned that with the meaning given in the Bill Legislative Council proceedings are not applicable proceedings
由於立法會是獨立運作的體系，我認為《條例草案》確實不宜涵蓋立法會的程序。
As the Legislative Council is an independent organ I concur that it is inappropriate to apply the Bill to Legislative Council proceedings
《條例草案》的附表亦列出了某些不適用的程序，包括大家所熟悉，根據《死因裁判官條例》進行的死因研訊程序，《條例草案》亦不適用。
The Schedule to the Bill also sets out some proceedings that are not applicable proceedings . For example the death inquiry procedures under the Coroners Ordinance which we are all familiar with are not covered by the Bill
當然，最具爭議的問題是道歉所涉及的內容，包括道歉本身、事實陳述或部分事實陳述，究竟可否作為民事訴訟或其他紀律聆訊的呈堂證供？
Of course the most controversial issue is whether the contents of an apology including the apology itself and the statement of fact or any partial representation of fact are admissible as evidence in civil litigations or other disciplinary proceedings?
這是我最初期的理解，亦是我未被政府官員遊說時的定位，但經過個多小時的詳細討論後，加上我亦參考了很多國家的道歉法例，我現在認為不妨讓香港作出一個嘗試。
This was my understanding at the very beginning and my position on the issue before I was lobbied by the Government . However after discussing the issue thoroughly with government officials for more than an hour and studying the apology legislation in many other countries I now think that we may give the idea a try in Hong Kong
我們曾經參考其做法的國家或司法管轄區，分別有加拿大、美國、 英國、蘇格蘭和澳洲，這些國家對於道歉內容能否成為呈堂證供，各有不同定位。
We have studied the approaches of different countries or jurisdictions including Canada the United States the United Kingdom Scotland and Australia . These places adopt different stances regarding the admissibility of the contents of an apology as evidence in court
有些國家訂明不能，在任何情況下都不能成為呈堂證供，但亦有些國家和香港一般，規定在很特殊的情況下可成為呈堂證供。
Some of them provide in the law that such contents must not be used as evidence in court under any circumstances . But the legislation of others provide that such contents may be used as evidence in court under certain special circumstances
我曾詢問法案委員會的法律顧問，在這方面有沒有案例，但這些國家實施道歉法例的歷史都不是十分長久。
I have asked the Legal Adviser to the Bills Committee about the availability of relevant precedent cases . But I was told that the history of implementing apology legislation in all these jurisdictions is not very long
所以，在權衡輕重後，我認為香港必須採取的立場是應該通過《條例草案》，這樣才能知道在實行時究竟會在何種法律或實際執行情況下，出現何種問題。
Therefore after weighing the pros and cons I think that Hong Kong should first pass the Bill because it is only in this way that we can find out what legal and practical problems may arise when enforcing the legislation
如果不通過《條例草案》，我們只流於在學術層面上對它作出解讀，各方都不會有太大得益。
If we do not pass the Bill our understanding of the whole issue will remain purely academic and no one will benefit
所以，經過深思熟慮後，我支持政府訂定的第8條，以及稍後就第8條提出的修正案。
Hence after careful consideration I support clause 8 of the Bill and the amendments to be moved by the Government to this clause
《條例草案》另一比較重要而需要指出的條文是第9條，即道歉本身不會成為《時效條例》所指的承認。
Another major provision of the Bill which must be mentioned is clause 9 which provides that an apology does not constitute an acknowledgment within the meaning of the Limitation Ordinance
因此，綜合而言，我認為《條例草案》無論在社會層面上，還是從香港成為普通法適用地區示範單位這個比較宏觀的角度衡量，均應予以支持。
Therefore generally speaking I consider the Bill worth supporting both from a social perspective and from a more macro angle of developing Hong Kong into a role model of other common law jurisdictions
主席，我稍後還會就政府當局有關第8條的修正案發言。
President I will speak again later on the amendments moved by the Government to clause 8
主席，我謹此陳辭，支持二讀《條例草案》。
With these remarks President I support the resumption of Second Reading of the Bill
主席，關於道歉，其實我也算有經驗，因為我擔任九廣鐵路公司主席時曾面對很多具爭議的事情，我也要思考如何對傳媒和市民作出回應。
President in respect of making apologies I am in a way quite experienced . As a former Chairman of the Kowloon - Canton Railway Corporation KCRC I saw many controversial issues and had to look into ways to respond to the media and the general public
當發生大型事故時，我也盡能力代表九鐵說一聲"對不起，為大家構成不便致歉"。
Whenever large - scale incidents occurred I also had to try my best to say sorry to the public on behalf of KCRC and apologize for the inconvenience caused to them
我加入《道歉條例草案》委員會後，也開始體會到九鐵同事當時的苦心。
After I have joined the Bills Committee on Apology Bill I began to realize the good intention of my former colleagues at KCRC
因為一直以來，道歉在香港不受保障，即如我手上這塊板子的情況一：現況是不保護道歉的。
In Hong Kong the making of apologies has never been protected by law . The current situation in Hong Kong is that making an apology is not under any form of protection which is Scenario One on the placard I am holding
只要說一聲"對不起，因為某某原因，我做錯事"，整個道歉也可能變成法律證據，可能有麻煩惹上身。
As long as you have said something like I have made mistakes due to certain reasons and I am sorry for that . The whole apology process may become evidence in court and you may get into trouble
但是，我不想原地踏步，想有更多人肯道歉，敢道歉。
Nevertheless I do not want the city to remain stagnant in this aspect and I would like to see more people willing and daring to make apologies
對於上述情況一，我是絕對不同意，所以，我贊成香港要有道歉法。
I absolutely disagree with Scenario One . Hence I am in favour of the enactment of apology legislation in Hong Kong
在大家也同意有道歉法這前提下，法案委員會還花這麼長時間爭議甚麼呢？
Given that the apology legislation is agreeable to all of us what else the Bills Committee had argued about for such a long time?
主席，今天文憑試放榜，我也留意到學生考口試做小組討論時，最怕便是做共識題。
President the results of the HKDSE Examination will be released today . I observed that the topic the students fear most during the group discussion section of the oral examination is consensus building
如果組員在最後不以大局為重，調整立場，達成共識，很容易便會"攬炒"，拿低分。
If group members cannot give due regard to the overall situation and adjust their own positions for the sake of consensus building they are vulnerable to perishing together and score low marks in the examination
但是，在非常特殊的情況下，例如事實陳述是裁斷爭議事項的唯一證據，法庭和仲裁員便能運用酌情權將有關的事實陳述接納，作為法律證據，即是道歉人可被控告。
However in very exceptional cases where there is no evidence available for determining an issue other than the statement of fact it may be admitted as evidence at the discretion of a court or arbitrator . In other words the apology maker may be prosecuted
就《條例草案》第82條，法案委員會有兩個層次的辯論。
In respect of clause 82 of the Bill the Bills Committee had conducted two levels of argument
第一，應否有《條例草案》第82條，即情況三、四和五所述的特別情況的酌情權。
First whether clause 82 should be provided for or to put it another way whether discretion should be exercised for exceptional cases in Scenarios Three Four and Five
很多委員都不想通過一項"花瓶條例"願景美好，實踐不到。
Many members do not want to see the passed Bill only serve as a decorative vase with beautiful vision that can never accomplish
我不同意取消酌情權，即是情況六。
I do not support the removal of the discretion which is Scenario Six
這個情況最大的問題是兩個字違憲，我已寫出來。
The biggest problem is as I have already written on the placard it is unconstitutional
因為如果某項道歉的事實陳述是一宗官司的唯一證據，則我們除了要保障道歉人外，亦要保障申訴人得到公正審訊的機會。
In case a statement of fact accompanying an apology is the only evidence in a court case we should protect not only the right of the apology maker but also the claimants right to a fair hearing
如果完全沒有酌情權，沒有法例條文保障申訴人，反而是矯枉過正，說不過去。
If such discretion is not provided for in the Bill the claimant will be deprived of any protection . It is overkill and is unjustifiable
當大部分委員也同意《條例草案》第82條的酌情權應該要有，便到了第二個層次的討論，便是酌情權的涵蓋範圍，應如何草擬《條例草案》第82條，才可以令大家較為放心。
After members mostly agree that discretion should be provided for in clause 82 we proceeded to the second level of discussion the coverage of the discretion . How clause 82 should be drafted to put our minds more at ease
根據政府最初的草稿，行使酌情權是："出現特殊情況……顧及一切有關情況下，屬公正公平之舉"。
In the Governments first draft it was stipulated that a discretion might be exercised if there is an exceptional case it is just and equitable to do so having regard to all the relevant circumstances
後來看見大家不安心，再加兩把鎖，便是："符合公眾利益，有助秉行公義"，把行使酌情權的標準再提高，但同時多開一個窗口："一切有關情況下"，這樣糟糕了，又再放寬了。
As the draft was unable to make members to rest assured two more criteria were added to raise the threshold so that discretion might be exercised if it is in the public interest or the interests of the administration of justice . However the wording any other relevant circumstances were also included in the clause . It was too bad as it once again opened the door for a more lax application of the discretion
經過一輪法律、哲學、語文的大辯論後，政府便刪去"一切有關情況下"這個窗口，收窄成為："顧及公眾利益或公義原則之後，屬公平公正之舉"，大家便接受這是最終版本。
After a round of heated debate on the legal philosophical and linguistic aspects of the clause the wording all the relevant circumstances were removed . The exercise of the discretion was then restricted to circumstances where it is just and equitable to do so having regard to the public interest or the interests of the administration of justice . It is the final version accepted by the Bills Committee
我衷心希望立法會日後審議其他法案時，也可以像今次般以大局為主，調整立場，達成共識。
I sincerely hope that when the Legislative Council deliberates bills in future Members can also be able to give full regard to the overall situation and adjust their views for the forging of consensus . Let me come back to the Bill
主席，首先，我是法案委員會的委員。
President first of all I wish to say that I am a member of the Bills Committee
剛才我聽到多位同事就《道歉條例草案》內容，尤其是第82條發表很多意見。
Just now a number of Members have expressed their views on the Apology Bill the Bill especially on clause 82
但是，大家都無法提供證據，說明制定《道歉條例》後會如何影響法律訴訟或索償事件。
But none of them could provide the evidence to prove how apology legislation will affect lawsuits or claims after its introduction
究竟制定《道歉條例》後，會增加更多訴訟或索償，還是減少相關的訴訟和索償呢？
Will there be less or more lawsuits or claims after apology legislation is introduced?
其實按邏輯推論是無法確定的，因為它有兩方面的影響。
In fact it is impossible to logically deduce the answer because apology legislation will bring about two effects
一方面，道歉時所提供的事實陳述，會令對方覺得有了新資訊作為承認錯誤的新證據。
On the one hand parties to disputes may be encouraged to take a statement of fact conveyed in an apology as a new piece of information and use it as new evidence for admission of fault
這會令對方覺得索償的成功機會增加，從而增加誘因提出訴訟或索償。
They will thus believe that they have a higher chance of making a successful claim and have more incentive to initiate a lawsuit or make a claim
但是，另一個理論也說得通，就是很多時候當事人是因為氣憤難平，其實他只要求一個道歉而已。
However another argument is also valid . Very often parties to disputes just want an apology to vent their anger
所以，如果對方願意道歉，平息他的憤怒，還他一個公道，他可能便不會追究，亦不會提出索償。
So if one of the parties is willing to apologize to allay their anger and do them justice they will not pursue the matter any further or make a claim
所以，兩個理論其實均有道理，究竟結果會帶來甚麼影響呢？
So both arguments are valid . But what about their effects?
這便屬於科學驗證的問題，不能單純透過理論推演可得知答案。
This requires scientific validation rather than theoretical deduction to find out the answer
而這65.4%尋求法院裁決的個案中，有51.4%最終獲得賠償。但另外有34.6%是無須經法院自行解決了有關的訴訟，而在這34.6%中，有7.1%最終牽涉賠償。
The study finds that of the 3 517 lawsuits only 2.6 % of the doctors faced lawsuits for their alleged malpractices; of this 2.6 % 65.4 % ultimately sought a court ruling; and of this 65.4 % which have sought a court ruling 51.4 % were awarded compensation while the other 34.6 % which have settled the lawsuits without seeking a court ruling 7.1 % involved compensation
所以，即使美國沒有類似香港的第82條的酌情權，病人或病人家屬亦有動機就道歉過程中提供的新資訊，自行找相關可以呈堂的證據。
So although apology laws in the United States do not contain similar discretion as provided under clause 82 of the Bill in Hong Kong patients or their families still have the motive to find admissible evidence from the new information provided in the apology
所以，即使沒有類似第82條的酌情權，3位學者仍然認為對減少訴訟或索償沒有幫助。
Therefore the three scholars hold that providing for the discretion like clause 82 is not helpful in reducing the number of lawsuits or claims
而病人或病人家屬從道歉過程中得到的新事實資料，會變成他們尋找可以提供予裁斷者作出判決的誘因。
The new factual information conveyed in an apology will provide the incentive for patients or their families to find evidence for the decision maker to make a ruling
所以，即使香港這次立法取消第82條，其實仍然無助《條例草案》達致減少訴訟或索償的目的。
Hence even if clause 82 is repealed in this Bill in Hong Kong the Bill still cannot achieve the aim of minimizing lawsuits or claims
相反，在法案委員會的會議上，我多次提出修訂原條文的用字，由原本"在顧及一切有關情況下"改為"在顧及公眾利益或公義原則之後"，屬公平之舉，方可行使該酌情權。
Unlike their argument I repeatedly suggested in meetings of the Bills Committee that the wording of the clause should be amended replacing having regard to all the relevant circumstances with having regard to the public interest or the interests of the administration of justice so that a decision maker may exercise discretion only if he is satisfied that it is just and equitable to do so
當然，道歉法的原意是希望將道歉和責任分開，但即使如此，我們也不可以讓《條例草案》凌駕重大的公眾利益。
Of course the original intent of apology legislation is to separate apologies from liabilities . But still we cannot place the Bill above major public interests
所以，在我剛才的發言中，我想再三強調，雖然《條例草案》想將道歉和責任分開，但應該要取得平衡，避免凌駕重大的公眾利益，以及損害公義的彰顯。
I thus have repeatedly stressed just now that although the Bill seeks to separate apologies from liabilities but it should also balance between the two so as not to override major public interests and undermine the administration of justice
主席，我以教育事務委員會主席的身份，匯報事務委員會在2016-2017年度立法會會期的工作。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Panel on Education the Panel I report the work of the Panel for the session 2016 - 2017 of the Legislative Council
事務委員會的工作已經詳細載述在書面報告中，以下我只會作出重點介紹。
The details of the work of the Panel is set out in the written report and I will highlight the important work items below
在學前教育方面，委員很高興政府當局由2017-2018學年起實施免費優質幼稚園教育。
Regarding pre - primary education members were delighted that the Administration would implement from the 2017 - 2018 school year onwards free quality kindergarten education
委員亦提出多項關注，包括全日制及長全日制 幼稚園服務的資助額、幼稚園教師薪酬制度及專業階梯的問題、幼稚園家課政策、幼稚園雜費、幼稚園用地的規劃、非華語學生及有特殊教育需要學生的支援。
Members also raised a number of concerns including subsidies for whole - day and long whole - day kindergarten services the remuneration system and professional ladder of kindergarten teachers homework policies of kindergartens miscellaneous fees collected by kindergartens site planning for kindergartens and support for non - Chinese speaking students and students with special education needs
在中小學方面，事務委員會曾先後與政府當局討論多個議題，包括全港性系統評估及基本能力評估研究計劃的安排、通識教育科作為核心科目的推行情況、學生自殺問題、生涯規劃教育的推行、中學畢業生的出路、加強家長教育等。
On the front of primary and secondary schools the Panel discussed a number of issues with the Administration . These issues include the arrangement for the Territory - wide System Assessment TSA and Basic Competency Assessment Research Study the implementation of Liberal Studies subject as a core subject student suicide the implementation of career and life planning education the pathways for secondary school leavers strengthening parent education etc
委員促請政府當局全面檢討教育制度、取消系統性評估、消除操練文化、檢討家課政策、減少考試對學生造成的壓力，並為每位學生提供生涯規劃輔導，使學生能夠配合自己的興趣和能力，作出升學或就業的選擇。
Members urged the Administration to comprehensively review the education system abolish TSA eliminate the drilling culture review the homework policy alleviate the pressure of examination on students and provide individual guidance on career and life planning for all students to facilitate better study or career choice - making based on their interests and abilities
有委員認為，沉重的學債限制了學生畢業後的發展，政府當局應該尋找有效的措施協助學生升學。
Members considered that heavy debts from student loans had limited students development upon graduation and the Administration should find effective means to assist students in pursuing further studies
就初中中國歷史獨立成科的最新發展及目標方向，委員表達了不同的意見。
Members expressed different views on teaching Chinese history as an independent subject at junior secondary level
亦有委員關注中史科課程的涵蓋範圍，政府當局表示會在課程檢討的第二階段諮詢文件中說明課程內容的詳情，並會把委員的意見轉交修訂初中中國歷史及歷史課程專責委員會考慮。
Some members also expressed concern over the coverage of the Chinese history curriculum . The Administration said that it would present the curriculum details in the document of the second - stage consultation and forward members views to the Ad Hoc Committee on Revision of the Curricula of Chinese History and History at Junior Secondary Level for consideration
委員亦非常重視非華語學生及有特殊教育需要學生的學習支援。
Members also attached great importance to the learning support for non - Chinese speaking students and students with special education needs
委員表示，政府當局應該撥出更多資源，為這些學生及其家長提供適切支援，好讓他們能夠融入社會，發揮所長。
Members held that the Administration should allocate more resource on providing suitable support for these students and their parents so that they could better integrate into society and give full plan of their talents
最後，我藉此機會感謝委員對事務委員會工作的積極參與。
Last but not least I wish to thank members for their active participation in the work of the Panel
首先，我要指出，《道歉條例》看來好像只是一項單一法例，但這項條例的涵蓋及影響範圍廣闊，因為這項條例將會適用於所有民事訴訟的法例，例如當馬路上兩車相撞，究竟是誰的錯呢？
First I have to point out that though the Apology Ordinance merely looks like a simple piece of legislation the scope and influence are extensive as it will apply to all the laws relating to civil proceedings . For example when two cars collide on the road whose fault is it?
又或當一個人因被另一人碰撞而跌倒受傷，可能雙方也有責任，那該如何判斷呢？
Or when two persons bump against each other and one of them gets hurt how should we make the judgment? . After all both of them may be responsible for this
根據道歉法的簡單定義，道歉不等於承認過失，道歉不能作為判案的證據，以保障道歉者不會因道歉而負上法律責任，從而鼓勵犯錯者為其過錯表達悔意，這樣才能令更多的社會紛爭得以和解。
According to the simple definition given in the apology law an apology is not equal to an admission of fault and is not admissible as evidence in legal proceedings . This aims to protect the apology maker from being held liable for making an apology so as to encourage the person at fault to express regret for the mistake thereby settling more disputes in society
因此，我認為加入第82條，會違反立法的原意。
Therefore I think that the inclusion of clause 82 will defeat the legislative intent
首先，我們要問：為何要訂立道歉法呢？
We should ask in the first place Why do we need an apology law?
大家也知道，當過去發生一些不幸事情，有些人因擔心會被追究，甚至索償，所以即使是自己犯錯，也會拒絕道歉，因為擔心一旦道歉，便會被對方視為是承認過失，繼而訴諸法庭。
As we all know in cases of misfortunes in the past some people would refuse to apologize even if they were at fault fearing that they would thus be held accountable or even subject to compensation claims as they worried that issuing an apology would be regarded as an admission of fault and the other party would then bring the case to court
因此，有些人明知是自己的錯，也不肯表示歉 意，這種情況只會令受害一方更為氣憤，不惜花錢進行訴訟，為的只是要討回公道。
So some people never showed their regret despite knowing well that they did make a mistake . Such a situation will only infuriate the aggrieved party further rendering them more insistent on seeking justice by resorting to litigation
第82條提到的事實陳述均涉及以上範疇，但很可惜，今次條例只保護上述五大範疇的第一項，即如果只說"對不起"、"抱歉"、"sorry"等字眼，便不會被追究，也不會被當作呈堂證供。
The statement of fact mentioned in clause 82 has something to do with all the above elements . Regrettably though the Bill will protect only the first of the five elements above meaning that a person will not be held liable for only saying sorry or expressing regret . Such words will not be admissible
因為這條的緣故，我相信所有人在事件發生後，可能頂多只肯說一句"對不起"，根本不想再多言。
As a result of this clause people will just stop at saying sorry at best when a certain incident occurs and will not bother to say anything more
這種道歉實在欠缺誠意，試問如何能輕易得到對方原諒呢？
Given this kind of insincere apology how can we expect that the apology maker will be so easily forgiven?
此外，當中更有團體表示反對裁斷者或法官擁有酌情權以引用事實陳述作為呈堂證供。
Among those organizations some even opposed granting discretionary power to the decision maker or the judge in admitting a statement of fact as evidence
正如鄧女士的女兒對醫院所作出的道歉感到極之不滿，因她認為醫院的解釋不夠全面，事實陳述也不足夠。
As in Ms TANGs case her daughter was gravely dissatisfied with the apology made by the hospital because she believed the hospital did not completely explain the incident and sufficiently illustrate the facts
最近，我接獲一名市民的投訴。
Recently I have received a complaint from a member of the public
既然人已去世，家人自然想多了解有關情況，但院方不願交代詳情，要他們等候報告。
As the patient was gone it was natural for the family of the deceased to seek more information concerning the death but the hospital was reluctant to provide details and told them to wait for the report
你們看看，家屬是何等的無奈。
One can readily understand how helpless the families were
我知道律政司一定會說，只有在當沒有其他證供的情況下，法官或裁斷者才可行使酌情權，但在證據不足的情況下，法官和裁斷者又可否行使酌情權呢？
Well I know the Department of Justice will surely tell us that only when there is no other evidence available for determining an issue can the judge or the decision maker exercise a discretion . Nevertheless can a discretion be exercised if there is insufficient evidence? . The Department of Justice will say that the judge shall exercise his discretion in accordance with the principle of justice
我知道律政司會說，法官要按公義的原則行使酌情權，但法官所審理的案件，有哪一宗不是為了公義的呢？
That said among the cases adjudicated by a judge which one is not done for the sake of justice?
我相信這會令社會更和諧，並且《道歉條例》得以有效實施。
This will I believe help bring about greater social harmony while facilitating the effective implementation of the Apology Ordinance
委員亦建議當局加強推廣香港作為投資的首選目的地，協助企業及投資者把握"一帶一路"和大灣區所帶來的新商機。
Members also suggested that the authorities should step up their effort to promote Hong Kong as an investment destination to capitalize on new business opportunities arising from initiatives such as the Belt and Road and the Greater Bay Area
委員促請當局加快推行貿易單一窗口，以追上鄰近地區單一窗口的發展，並關注推行單一窗口後的收費水平。
Members urged the authorities to expedite the implementation of Trade Single Window SW to catch up with the development of SW in the neighbouring region . They also expressed concerned over the fee level after the SW implementation
主席，事務委員會的工作已詳列於報告內，本人藉此機會多謝所有委員支持事務委員會的工作。
President the work of the Panel has been set out in detail in the report of the Panel . I would like to take this chance to thank the support from members for the Panels work
主席，我謹以福利事務委員會主席的身份，就事務委員會在今個立法會會期的工作向立法會提交報告。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Panel on Welfare Services the Panel I submit to the Legislative Council the report of the work of the Panel for the current legislative session
我會重點介紹事務委員會在數個方面的工作。
I will highlight several major areas of work of the Panel
委員察悉低收入在職家庭津貼計劃的受惠人數遠低於當局原先的估計。
Members noted that the number of persons benefited from the Low - income Working Family Allowance Scheme was substantially below the Governments original estimate