Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
" 當年我很天真，我想：2013年不做，但現屆政府還有4年，他今年不做不代表他下年不做。
End of quote I was so naïve back then . I thought it would not be done in 2013 but there were four more years of the current - term Government . Him not doing it this year did not mean he would not do so next year
可是，5年過去，期望變失望，失望變絕望。
However five years have passed and my expectations have become disappointment and then loss of hope
請問政府，5年以來，為性小眾做過甚麼？
May I ask the Government in five years what it has done for sexual minorities?
台灣立法院已討論修改《民法》，把有關婚姻條文中的"男女"改為"雙方"，為同性婚姻開綠燈，台灣成為華人世界首個承認同性婚姻的地方，指日可待。
The Legislative Yuan of Taiwan has discussed making amendments to the Civil Code to change the male and the female parties to both parties in the provisions relating to marriage thus giving the green light to same sex marriage . Taiwan becoming the first place to recognize same sex marriage in the Chinese world is just around the corner
反觀香港，我們並非爭取同性婚姻，而是性傾向歧視條例的諮詢而已，但政府的態度是不積極及不重視。
In Hong Kong on the contrary we are not fighting for same sex marriage but just a consultation on a sexual orientation discrimination ordinance . Yet the Government has adopted a passive and indifferent attitude . There is the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit under the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau
政制及內地事務局轄下有性別認同及性傾向小組，我自己亦曾加入消除歧視性小眾諮詢小組，但這些小組只是"花瓶"，政府想以這些小組來"交功課"，告訴聯合國和市民，香港政府也有撥出資源改善性小眾的人權處境，但事實上，改善了多少？
And I have also joined the Advisory Group on Eliminating Discrimination against Sexual Minorities . But these groups are just decorative . The Government wants to use these groups as homework done and tell the United Nations and people that the Hong Kong Government has also allocated funding to improving the human rights situation of sexual minorities
能否令性小眾免受歧視？
Can it free sexual minorities from discrimination?
現屆政府令人失望，是預料中事，我們唯有寄望下一屆。
It is no surprise that the current - term Government is disappointing . We can only pin hopes on the next term
我們看到4位參選人的政綱，也感到失望，連在立法會較為關注性小眾權益的新民黨葉劉淑儀議員，其政綱對性小眾議題也隻字不提。
Reading the election manifestoes of the four aspirants we also feel disappointed . Even Mrs Regina IP from the New Peoples Party which has been comparatively more concerned about the rights and benefits of sexual minorities in the Legislative Council has made no mention at all of the question of sexual minorities in her manifesto
上星期，"林鄭"出席一個電台節目訪問，主持問她對同性婚姻的看法，她說她不會因宗教原因而影響社會政策，說："政府的立場是作為一個調解員、仲裁者，所以如果能令兩群立場意見不同的人可以走近一點，可能會令政府政策有出路。
Last week attending an interview of a radio programme Carrie LAM was asked by the host about her views on same sex marriage and she said she would not let her religious beliefs affect social policies . She said to this effect The position of the Government is to be a mediator and arbitrator . If it is possible to close the distance between two groups of people holding different opinions and positions there may be a way out for government policies
"雖然她在節目中也說了一句："不排除就同性婚姻做諮詢"，不過她也"戴頭盔"。
Though she mentioned in the programme that she would not rule out consultation on same sex marriage she also wanted to play safe
她說："推動同性婚姻很視乎整個社會的接受程度，如果勉強在時機未成熟時就推動立法，很容易有反彈，出現反效果，令這些朋友受到別人歧視"。
She said Promotion of same sex marriage hinges much on the extent of acceptance of society at large . If the time is not ripe for legislation and we still push for it this may trigger a backlash against gay people who will face discrimination
我不想下屆政府又好像今屆般，重重複複，又是搞諮詢小組，然後再調查，搞足4年也沒有實際行動，這些才是"拉布"。
I do not wish to see the next - term Government doing what the current - term one has done―it only repeatedly set up advisory groups and then carried out surveys without taking any practical actions after four years . This truly is filibuster
我4年前當選議員時曾詢問時任政務司司長林鄭月娥：性傾向歧視條例如何了？
Four years ago when I was elected a Member I asked the then Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie LAM what would happen with the sexual orientation discrimination ordinance
她當時回答我說性傾向平權並非本屆政府的首要任務，她的用詞是"不是first priority"。
She answered me that equality for sexual orientation was not a primary task for the current - term Government; in her own words it was not the first priority
努力走向高增值的路，建立多元經濟......廣納海內外人才，令香港變得更開放及更有包容性，以帶動香港的經濟及社會發展"。
Let me quote part of it to this effect As regards the vision of Hong Kong Carrie believes that the first thing is to consolidate our competitive edges and anchor confidence to strive for the high value - added path and diversified economic development and extensively recruit overseas and local talents so as to make Hong Kong more open and tolerant to drive economic and social development of Hong Kong
如果林鄭月娥真是這樣想，她首要任務便是要就性傾向歧視條例立法、研究民事結合制度，甚至是同性婚姻。
If Carrie LAM truly thinks so her primary task will be the enactment of legislation against sexual orientation discrimination and a study of the systems of civil union and even same sex marriage
其實很多外地人才也很樂見香港成為一個對性小眾更有包容性的地方，他們樂於來港工作，甚至移民。
In fact many overseas talents would be glad to see Hong Kong become a place more tolerant of sexual minorities . They would be glad to come to Hong Kong and work here or even migrate here
要做到"廣納海內外人才"、"鞏固優勢"，以及"令香港變得更開放及更有包容性"，這是其中一個做法。
To truly extensively recruit overseas and local talents secure our competitive edges and make Hong Kong more open and tolerant this is one of the ways
曾俊華說不想看到有這麼多香港人移民，這亦是一個做法香港有很多同志朋友就是因此移民外國。
John TSANG said he does not want to see so many Hong Kong people emigrating . This is also one way―a lot of homosexual friends in Hong Kong have moved to foreign countries for this reason
面對一個夕陽政府，性小眾並沒有甚麼期望。
Faced with a sunset government sexual minorities have little expectations
平等機會委員會曾發表報告，消除歧視性小眾諮詢小組亦曾發表報告，民間團體也曾提交多份建議書，但都沒有結果。
The Equal Opportunity Commission has released reports so has the Advisory Group on Eliminating Discrimination against Sexual Minorities and community groups have submitted many proposals but all to no avail
主席，我希望下屆政府可以立即就性傾向歧視條例展開諮詢而已。
President I merely hope that the next - term Government can immediately initiate a consultation on a sexual orientation discrimination ordinance
我們不能5年後又等5年，我們已等了20多年。
We cannot wait for another five years after waiting for five years already . We have waited for more than 20 years
我能等，但大家不能等，我們沒有時間再等下去。
I can wait but people cannot . We have no more time for waiting
主席，法治是香港成功的基石，我相信這點沒有人懷疑。
I must get these off my chest . President the rule of law is the cornerstone of the success of Hong Kong . This I believe no one will question
據我理解，法治包括司法和執法兩部分，司法機構的判決需要執法部門執行和落實。
As far as I understand it the rule of law consists of administration of justice and enforcement of law . The Judgements made by the Judiciary are enforced by law enforcement agencies . The Police are law enforcers
當然，在這個過程中，還發生包括旺角"鳩嗚"事件、西環的示威事件等，多不勝數。
Obviously in the interim there were also the shopping tour protests in Mong Kok demonstrations in the Western District and so on . These incidents abounded
在這些一次又一次的違法挑戰中，在這些一次又一次的衝擊中，警察都站在最前線，維護治安，維護社會穩定，承受一次又一次的衝擊和挑戰。
Braving these many illegal challenges and charging actions one after another the Police were always standing at the very front to uphold law and order and maintain social stability bearing the brunt of these charging actions and challenges over and over again
單是在旺角暴亂中，便有過百名警察受傷。
In the Mong Kok riot alone over a hundred policemen were injured
他們為市民的福祉付出代價，我要向前線警員致敬。
They have paid a price for the well - being of the people and I must pay tribute to the frontline police officers
但是，泛民及其支持者因其違法舉動受到警方阻止而遷怒警察，對警方的污衊、抹黑及攻擊無日無之。
However the pan - democrats and their supporters have vented their spleen on the cops because their illegal acts were thwarted by the Police and they have never ceased to slander besmirch and attack the Police
剛才在議事廳內，我們看到很多泛民議員的發言已經證實這點。
As we can see the speeches made by many pan - democratic Members in this Chamber earlier bear testimony to this point
主席，警察也是人，前線警員在長期而巨大的壓力下一時犯錯，雖然是不應該，但也值得體諒。
President the cops are human beings too . When frontline police officers who consistently worked under enormous pressure committed a mistake on the spur of the moment they should be forgiven even though they should not have done what they did
刑期是否不合理地過重呢？
Is the sentence term unreasonably heavy?
我相信社會自有公論。
I believe the community will pass its fair judgment
香港的司法制度大體上仍然值得我們信任，亦值得我們支持。
The judicial system of Hong Kong generally still commands our trust and merits our support . Having said that law enforcers are human beings too
但是，執行法例的其實都是人，人難免會有偏向，會有自己的思維。
It is inevitable for human beings to have preferences and their own way of thinking
我想問，是否有部分司法人員心存偏見而作出令社會譁然的不合理判決呢？
I would like to ask Did some judicial officer make an unreasonable Judgement that is shocking to society out of prejudice?
剛才有議員提到，擲磚的人獲輕判，擲雞蛋的人入獄，這些是甚麼道理呢？
As Members said earlier people who hurled bricks were given a lenient sentence but those who threw eggs were sent to jail . What kind of logic is this?
以前，香港老一輩人形容一些假洋鬼子為"黃皮白心"，但今天我反過來要形容某位法官是"白皮黃心"，黃絲帶的"黃"。
People of the older generations in Hong Kong used to describe the fake expatriates as people with yellow skin but a white heart . But today I will describe a certain Judge as having white skin but a yellow heart the yellow of a yellow ribbon
我支持警隊為"七警"上訴。
I support the filing of an appeal for The Seven Cops by the Police Force
我希望司法機構能夠自行矯正這宗案件的謬誤，向香港市民作出一個交代。
I hope that the Judiciary can correct the fallacies of this case by itself and give an explanation to the people of Hong Kong
主席，最後，雖然7位警員做錯事，但我在此向他們及其家屬致以慰問。
Lastly President while the seven police officers have done something wrong I extend my sympathy to them and their families
主席，在本辯論環節我會就管治問題發表意見。
President in this debate session I will present my views on issues concerning governance
我的論述會集中在兩方面，第一是程序公義，第二是廉潔制度或廉潔文化。
I will focus on two aspects First procedural justice; and second the clean system or the probity culture
就程序公義而言，相信大家仍記得最近的西九文化區事件。
Regarding procedural justice I believe Members will remember the recent incident concerning the West Kowloon Cultural District WKCD
西九文化區是一項公營建設項目，唯我們看見當中商討及決策的透明度極低，所有決策均凌駕於專業意見。
WKCD is a public facility project yet we note that the transparency of its discussions and decisions is extremely low where all decisions have overridden professional advice
根據《西九文化區管理局條例》第19條，西九文化區管理局須就關於發展或營運藝術文化設施、相關設施及附屬設施的事宜諮詢公眾。
According to section 19 of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Ordinance the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority WKCDA shall in relation to matters concerning the development or operation of arts and cultural facilities related facilities ancillary facilities consult the public
然而，在決定興建香港故宮文化博物館前，當局完全沒有諮詢文化界、藝術界及公眾的意見，甚至繞過立法會的監察。
However prior to making the decision on the construction of the Hong Kong Palace Museum HKPM the authorities have neither consulted the cultural sector nor the arts sector and the public and the authorities have even circumvented the regulation of the Legislative Council
文化發展屬於廣大市民，西九文化區不能只講求硬件配套，而是共同締造文化願景的平台。
Cultural development belongs to the general public . WKCD is not merely a matter concerning hardware support for it also serves as a platform for all of us to conjure a cultural vision
特區政府現時實在有責任解釋西九故宮館事件的來龍去脈，公開2016年12月23日簽訂的備忘錄內容，主動修補已失陷的公眾信心，釋除疑慮。
Now the SAR Government is obliged to explain the course of events concerning HKPM at WKCD and make the content of the memorandum signed on 23 December 2016 open taking the initiative to restore the shattered confidence of the public and dispel their doubts
政府及西九管理局亦應貫徹民間參與的精神，擱置現時的方案，重新進行諮詢。
The Government and WKCDA should also adhere to the spirit of public participation by shelving the existing proposal and start afresh a consultation
另一方面，政府決定授權西九管理局擁有文化區內的酒店、辦公室及住宅發展權，這點引起了大家關注。
Furthermore the Government has decided to grant the development rights over hotels offices and residential blocks within WKCD to WKCDA
此舉不但涉嫌違反《西九文 化區管理局條例》的立法原意，亦變相令西九管理局可專營文化區內的一切業務，儼如獨立王國，無須向市民交代。
This arrangement has aroused concern for it is suspected of violating the legislative intent of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Ordinance . Besides the arrangement will de facto allow WKCDA to have franchise over all businesses in WKCD making WKCDA an independent kingdom with no accountability to the public
西九管理局由一個專注於文化發展的法定機構變成一個營商企業，我認為實在令人費解，市民也難以接受。
By then WKCDA a statutory body specialized in cultural development will become a business enterprise . I think this is really mind - boggling and unacceptable to the public
這個有違"由上而下，民間參與"精神的西九管理局的運作必須予以糾正。
Such an operation will go against the spirit of bottom - up public participation so it must be rectified
這只是最近違反程序公義的一個活生生的例子。
This is only one of the live examples of violation of procedural justice that occurred recently
在我發言的第二部分，我想討論鄭松泰議員剛才提到的廉潔或廉政制度。
In the second part of my speech I would like to talk about probity or clean system which Dr CHENG Chung - tai has just mentioned
施政報告第269段提到，"廉潔是香港的核心價值，亦是維持香港競爭力的重要元素。
In the 269 paragraph of the Policy Address it is said that A clean society is a core value of Hong Kong and one of the key elements in ensuring Hong Kongs competitiveness
香港的防貪機制公正嚴明，行之有效，不管涉案人士的背景、身份或者地位，廉政公署均會秉公執法"。
Our anti - corruption mechanism is fair vigorous and effective . The Independent Commission Against Corruption has been enforcing the laws impartially regardless of the background identity or status of the accused
2012年，梁振英在上任之初承諾會盡快、嚴格落實獨立檢討委員會的建議，將《防止賄賂條例》第3條及第8條的適用範圍擴大至行政長官。
In 2012 at the beginning of LEUNG Chun - yings term of office he promised to strictly implement the recommendation of the independent review committee to extend the scope of sections 3 and 8 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance to cover the Chief Executive
然而，梁先生任內的最後一份施政報告卻對此隻字不提，究竟這項立法建議的進度如何？
However in this last Policy Address in his term of office Mr LEUNG does not mention a word about it . What is the progress of this legislative proposal?
前任政務司司長林鄭月娥於2015年11月11日的立法會會議上指出，"將《防止賄賂條例》第3條及第8條擴大至適用於行政長官，以及設立監管行政長官收受利益的建議，由於涉及《基本法》關於香港特別行政區政治體制的規定，也涉及與《基本法》有關行政長官在香港特別行政區的憲制地位，因此應該通盤考慮相關憲制和法律規定及運作問題。
The former Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie LAM pointed out at the meeting of the Legislative Council on 11 November 2015 that and I quote to this effect Regarding the recommendations to extend the application of sections 3 and 8 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance to the Chief Executive and the establishment of a regime to oversee the Chief Executives acceptance of advantages as the requirements of the Basic Law on the political system of the Hong Kong SAR and the constitutional status of the Chief Executive in the Hong Kong SAR are involved it is advisable to consider relevant constitutional and legal requirements as well as operational issues in a holistic manner
特區政府會按照上述原則，根據《基本法》訂立的憲制框架和現有法律規定，全面研究有關問題，在完成之後，將適時啟動立法程序"。
Based on the aforesaid principles the SAR Government is now comprehensively examining the relevant issues in accordance with the constitutional framework established under the Basic Law and the prevailing legal provisions . Upon completion of the study relevant legislative procedures will be rolled out
這份演辭是在2015年11月11日發表的。
end of quote The speech was made on 11 November 2015
今屆政府尚餘數月便到換屆的時刻，我在此懇請政府向市民和立法會議員清楚交代，究竟《防止賄賂條例》第3條及第8條的修訂研究工作進度為何？
With the term of the incumbent Government expiring in a few months I hereby implore the Government to give a clear explanation to the public and Members of the Legislative Council on the work progress of the study of the amendment to sections 3 and 8 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
過去5年，究竟做了甚麼研究工作或法律草擬工作？
In the past five years what was done for the relevant study or law drafting work?
我發言至今已用了24分鐘，綜觀這份施政報告，以及特區政府過往近5年的施政，我想談談我的看法。
I have used 24 minutes of my speaking time by now . I would like to express my views on this Policy Address and the governance of the SAR Government in the past five years
除了說這是謊話外，我想不到其他形容詞來描述這番話。
I cannot think of any other word except the word lies to describe this remark of his
再者，這個政府或部分政府官員亦未能嚴格遵從行之有效的程序公義，這些例子多不勝數。
Moreover this Government or some of the government officials have failed to comply strictly with proven procedural justice . There are numerous examples
當然，主席，我剛才所舉的例子是關於西九故宮館事件，其他例子包括政府轄下諮詢委員會的任命何以最後會由中央政策組的一位全職顧問審批。
President the example I cited earlier on is about the incident involving HKPM at WKCD . There are other examples including the appointment of members to advisory boards under the Government which had to be vetted and approved by a full - time adviser of the Central Policy Unit CPU
這是甚麼政府架構、甚麼荒誕的程序？
What is the reason for that? . What kind of government structure is it and how ridiculous is such a procedure?
機場保安必須有規有矩，不論是國際政要、外交官、特首或特首家人也必須嚴格遵守。
Rules and regulations concerning airport security must be complied . Be the person an international political dignitary a foreign service officer the Chief Executive or a family member of the Chief Executive all must observe the rules strictly
當然，香港機場管理局和民航處對事件均有不同版本的解釋，但至今我對該宗所謂"機場門事件"的解釋仍然不能接受。
Certainly the Hong Kong Airport Authority and the Civil Aviation Department have offered different explanations about the incident yet I still consider the explanations for the airport - gate incident unacceptable
這些程序公義對一個以文官體制為主導的政府非常重要，如果有領導人不時要繞過這些程序行事，以領導人懿旨的方法辦事，不單會破壞公務員體制的規矩和團結，也會令政府腐化。
Procedural justice is extremely important to the Government led by the civil officials system . If leaders circumvent these procedures from time to time and work according to their own will it will not only jeopardize the rules and solidarity of the Civil Service but will also cause the Government to become corrupted
可是，我們時刻均可在這屆政府看到很多這樣的例子，實在令人痛心。
However these examples can be found in the incumbent Government anytime . It is really heart - rending indeed
除了程序公義外，我剛才所說的廉潔制度或廉潔文化，也是香港賴以成功的基本支柱。
Apart from procedural justice I have also mentioned the clean system and the probity culture which are the pillars underpinning the success of Hong Kong
今早法院就"七警案"判處的刑期大約是兩年。
This morning the Court passed a sentence of imprisonment for around two years for the case of The Seven Cops
作為一名律師，我要尊重法院的判決，但我不禁要說一說我個人的感受。
As a lawyer myself I must respect the Judgement of the Court but I have to talk about my personal feelings
這項兩年的判刑，我認為太重。
This sentence of a two - year term of imprisonment is in my view too heavy
過往的一些關於襲擊引致人身傷害的案例，最輕的刑罰是社會服務令，之後是判處兩三個星期，甚至兩三個月的監禁，跟刑期兩年有比較大的距離。
In past cases of assault occasioning actual bodily harm the lightest punishment was a community service order while the heavier sentence would be imprisonment for two or three weeks or even two or three months and there is quite big a difference compared to a two - year term of imprisonment
當然，有人會質疑我："周浩鼎，你是律師，你知道如果有知法犯法的情況，法庭一定會判得較重。
Of course some people may question me and say Holden CHOW you as a lawyer should know that for cases in which the accused knowingly broke the law the Court will definitely hand down heavier punishments
"當然，可以考慮這個因素，但我想提出的疑問是，兩年的判期，跟過往案例的幾個星期或幾個月的刑期相比，是否的確存在距離？
Obviously this factor can be taken into consideration but the question that I wish to ask is Is there indeed a gap between a two - year term of imprisonment and a sentence term of a few weeks or a few months handed down in past cases?
涉事警員絕對有上訴的權利，而我相信他們也準備就此案上訴。
The police officers involved absolutely have the right to appeal and I believe they are prepared to lodge an appeal on this case
不過，我在此提出的是，有些事實無疑會令公眾產生一些觀感，那是甚麼觀感？
However the point that I wish to make here is that some facts will undoubtedly give some feelings to the public . What are these feelings?
大家記得擲磚的案件，涉事的年青犯人被判感化令。
Members should recall the case of a protester hurling bricks in which the young defendant was given a probation order
當然，有人會說："周浩鼎，你是律師，你知道年青人犯法，法庭會盡量輕判，希望他們盡量不要坐牢"。
Of course some people may say Holden CHOW you being a lawyer yourself should know that for young offenders the Court will hand down punishments as lenient as possible to spare them a prison sentence
這個法律的原則，我當然完全明白。
I certainly fully understand this principle in law
但我現在從律師身份抽身出來，作為一個普通人，我嘗試不以律師身份看這件事。
But I am speaking not in my capacity as a lawyer but as an ordinary man . I am trying to look at this incident not from the angle of a lawyer
他們面對那群示威者如狼似虎的侮辱、打壓、挑釁，要打不還手，罵不還口。
Faced with the insults oppression and provocation from those ferocious ravenous protesters they had to refrain from answering back or striking back in the face of provocation
在這種情況下，這些執行任務的警員承受很大壓力，精神和情緒都達到爆炸點。
Under such circumstances these policemen were under immense pressure in discharging their duties reaching the point of explosion both mentally and emotionally
我想請聽到我這段發言的公眾思考一下，這件事發生後，我們現在看到這樣的判決，大家有何感受？
I hope members of the public who are listening to my speech here can think about how they feel at seeing such a Judgement after the incident
大家看過報章報道，可能知道這些涉事警員中有幾名其實長期服務警隊，過往的表現亦備受讚賞。
Members who have read the press reports may have learnt that several of the policemen involved have actually served in the Police Force for a long time and their past performance was commendable
大家可能不知道，這宗案件有判決後，警方可能會根據《警隊條例》對他們作出跟進處分，他們有可能會被革職。
Members may not know that after a verdict is made on this case the Police Force may take follow - up disciplinary actions against them under the Police Force Ordinance which may lead to their dismissal
換言之，因為一宗案件我相信他們當時可能一時衝動，做了不對的事情但這宗案件可能會毀掉他們和家人的一生。
In other words this is due to their wrongdoing in one single case and I believe they did it probably on a fleeting impulse at the time but this case may ruin their lives and those of their family members
我知道我之後到外面，有很多人會說："周浩鼎，你作為一名律師，你不尊重法治，法院作出這樣的判決，你便要尊重，不能評論。
I understand that when I go out later on many people will say Holden CHOW you are a lawyer and you do not respect the rule of law . The Court has made this Judgement so you must respect it and cannot comment on it
不過，我現在嘗試抽身，真的以一個普通市民和議員的身份說出這番說話。
But I am trying to detach myself from my professional capacity and make these remarks really as a member of the ordinary public and a Member of this Council
我現在返回我今天為了施政報告辯論預備了的發言，內容包括小額錢債審裁處職能的提升。
Now I come back to the speech that I have prepared for this session of the policy debate today which is about enhancing the functions of the Small Claims Tribunal
現時小額錢債審裁處處理的申索金額上限是5萬元。
At present the Small Claims Tribunal handles claims up to a maximum amount of 50,000
所以我一直希望爭取把小額錢債審裁處處理的申索金額上限由5萬元提升至10萬元，讓多一些人受惠。
Therefore concerning the ceiling of claims heard by the Small Claims Tribunal I have been striving for an increase from 50,000 to 100,000 to benefit more people
當然，我認為上限仍有增加的空間，但接下來，我希望政府能繼續細心研究，小額錢債審裁處的職能提升後，我相信審理的案件會增加。
Certainly I think there is still room for a further increase in the limit but as a next step I hope the Government can make a further effort to conduct a detailed study because following the enhancement of the functions of the Small Claims Tribunal I believe there will be an increase in the caseload
對於小額錢債審裁處審裁官的支援是否足夠，我希望政府能就這方面增撥資源。特別是這些案件中，申索人並無律師代表，以省掉律師費用，但審裁官在處理這些案件時，同時可能因為沒有律師代表，便會用相對較長的時間。
As to the adequacy of the support for Adjudicators of the Small Claims Tribunal I hope the Government can provide additional resources in this respect particularly as the claimants in these cases are not represented by lawyers in order to save costs the Adjudicator may have to take a longer time to handle these cases due to the lack of legal representation
我希望政府能在這方面多撥資源，支援審裁官。
I hope that the Government can allocate more resources to providing support for the Adjudicators in this respect
其實如果他們能較快審結案件，便能更好地服務市民大眾。
In fact members of the public can be served better if the hearings can be completed early
大家仍然記得"康橋之家"事件，由於受害人不能在庭上作供，所以律政司最後必須撤控。
Members should still recall the incident of Bridge of Rehabilitation Company in which DoJ eventually had to withdraw prosecution because the victim was unable to give evidence in court proceedings
我希望將來透過這項改革，在處理刑事案時能在一定程度上接納傳聞證據，以加強保障易受傷害的證人。
I hope that through this reform hearsay evidence can be admitted to a certain extent in the handling of criminal cases in future so as to provide greater protection to vulnerable witnesses
除修改法例外，我亦期望律政司或司法機關參考海外的做法，對保護精神上無行為能力的人士，進一步考慮其需要，確保他們在審訊 過程中獲法律保障。
Apart from introducing legislative amendments I also hope that DoJ or the Judiciary can make reference to overseas practices for the protection of mentally incapacitated persons by giving further consideration to their needs such that their protection in court proceedings can be assured by law