Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
我們屬文明社會，要踏出第一步，動物不懂得發聲，我們為牠們發聲；法例不夠完善，我們將它完善；法例出現漏洞，不要急就章，要想想辦法。
As members of a civilized society we must take the first step . Given that animals cannot speak we should speak for them . Noting that the legislation is imperfect we should perfect it
這樣才對得起香港長久以來辛苦建立如此濃厚的人情味。
Only in doing so can we stay true to the strong sense of humanity that the people of Hong Kong have taken great pains to build over a long period of time
如果香港有一天能夠成立"動物警察"，推動動物保護法，這便是我自小認識、最有良心的香港。
Only if Hong Kong establishes animal police and presses ahead with the enactment of an animal protection law will I say that this is the most conscience - driven Hong Kong that I have known since I was a kid
事實上，不同團體即使在細節上可能意見未能一致，但都認同現時動物售賣商或動物繁殖的情況並不理想。
In fact though different groups may not have unanimous views on the details they all agree that the current situation concerning animal traders or animal breeding is not satisfactory
我們一定要踏出第一步，才能得到一項完善的法例。
Hence we must take the first step in order to have a comprehensive law
事實上，很多動物福利團體都希望透過修改香港法例第139B章，監管動物繁殖業及保障動物福利，以改善動物的福利。
Indeed many animal welfare organizations hope to regulate the animal breeding trade and protect animal welfare through amending Cap . 139B of the Laws of Hong Kong so as to improve animal welfare . The amended Cap
經修訂後的第139B章，引進了動物售賣商牌照、甲類繁育狗隻牌照和乙類繁育狗隻牌照的制度，以及訂定相關附帶條款及強制性業務守則，可以大大改善對售賣狗隻或其他動物的規管，也可保障動物在適當環境和有規限的生育年齡及生產次數下繁殖。
139B introduces the Animal Trader Licence Dog Breeder Licence Category A and Dog Breeder Licence Category B as well as provides for relevant requirements and mandatory code of practice thereby improves the regulation of the sale of dogs and other animals and ensures that animal breeding is operated under proper environment with restricted age of breeding and number of litters
修訂規例引進了全新的監管制度和加強監察，亦設定了最低標準及提供動物照顧指引。
The Amendment Regulation introduces a brand - new regulatory regime and enhances monitoring as well as stipulates the minimum standards and guidelines on animal care
因此，我希望大家清楚考慮，如果有關議案獲得通過，是否等於法例永遠停滯不前？
Hence I hope Honourable colleagues will give due consideration to the fact that if the relevant motion is passed does it mean that the legislation will stay put forever?
我們明白，動物福利法例需要經常更新，而這次修訂由於引入了新框架，是重要的一步，使日後有需要時可再作修訂。
We understand that animal welfare laws need to be updated frequently and the current amendment is a significant step forward because a new framework is introduced and further amendments can be made in future when necessary
兩位議員動議決議案，藉以廢除上述《生效日期公告》或修改有關的生效日期至2018年1月1日。
Two Members have proposed resolutions to repeal the Commencement Notice or revise the commencement date to 1 January 2018
《修訂規例》的主要目的，是透過在現行對動物售賣業務的規管制度上，引入規管狗隻繁育者的兩級發牌制度，加強管制出售狗隻和飼養狗隻作繁育及出售用途的活動。
The Amendment Regulation mainly seeks to introduce a two - tier licensing regime to govern dog breeders in addition to the existing regime for animal trading so as to enhance the regulation of sale and keeping for breeding and sale of dogs
小組委員會曾就i申請人或持牌人如何符合經加強的發牌制度下的規定，當局在執行新的規管制度方面是否已經作好準備；及漁農自然護理署獲授權人員對住宅處所進行巡查等事宜，進行討論。
The Subcommittee has discussed i how the applicant or licence holder can comply with the requirements of the enhanced licensing regime; ii whether the authorities are ready to implement the new regulatory regime and iii inspections by authorized officers of Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department AFCD in the domestic premises etc
部分委員支持盡早推行經加強的規管制度，將繁育狗隻作出售用途納入發牌管制。
Some members support the expeditious implementation of the enhanced regulatory regime so as to put the sale and keeping for breeding and sale of dogs under strengthened control
但是，有部分其他委員認為，新的發牌制度還有許多問題尚待解決，反對實施《修訂規例》。
However some other members consider that many issues remain unresolved in respect of the new licensing regime and thus oppose the implementation of the Amendment Regulation
毛孟靜議員曾建議廢除《生效日期公告》，但其建議經表決後遭小組委員會否決。
Ms Claudia MO had suggested repealing the Commencement Notice but the proposal was voted down by the Subcommittee
主席，以下是我的個人意見，我發言反對毛孟靜議員及譚文豪議員的議案。
President the following is my personal opinion and I speak to oppose the motions proposed by Ms Claudio MO and Mr Jeremy TAM
《修訂規例》的目的是要堵塞目前的法律漏洞，改善本地的動物福利。
The objective of the Amendment Regulation is to plug the loophole in the existing law and improve animal welfare in Hong Kong
主席，由於目前並沒有任何法例規管狗隻繁殖行為，而現時的法例亦容許寵物主人售賣自己的寵物而無須申領牌照，於是繁殖業正好利用這個法律上的漏洞，避過申領售賣動物的商業牌照，多年來這種情況已經完全失控。
President given that dog breeding activities are currently not governed by any law and pet owners are permitted by the existing laws to sell their own pets without having to obtain any licence the breeding trade has therefore taken advantage of this legal loophole to obviate the need for a commercial licence . After so many years the situation has completely run out of control
我們亦從很多報道得知，繁殖場的環境極為惡劣，例如在700平方呎的唐樓單位裏困養了130多隻作繁殖用途的貓狗。
Furthermore we learnt from news reports that the conditions of the animal breeding facilities are extremely poor . For example in a flat of 700 sq ft in a tenement building some 130 cats and dogs may be kept for breeding purpose
很多繁殖場內鐵籠上有鐵籠，食具布滿排泄物，整個場地臭氣沖天，而貓狗則一胎接一胎的生育。
It is common to see piles of cages in the premises where the food dishes are covered with animal wastes and the entire place is filled with pungent smell . The cats and dogs therein are simply kept for breeding incessantly
如果沒有人舉報，這些繁殖的貓狗只會長年過着極不人道的生活。
If no one has reported the case these cats and dogs kept for breeding purpose will continue to lead very inhumane lives
可是，主席，現時無法可依，即使有很多人舉報，旁人也欲救無從。
And yet President given that there is currently no law to go by nothing can be done to help these animals even if there are many reports of such cases
因此，在第139B章正式生效後，按照發牌規定，出售繁殖狗隻必須申領牌照。
Therefore after Cap . 139B comes into operation a person who sells dogs for breeding must obtain a licence according to the licensing requirements
牌照守則在可飼養寵物的數量、需要的空間、可繁殖的年齡、一生只能繁殖多少胎等方面均有限制及規定。
The relevant provisions will set out the restrictions and requirements in respect of the number of dogs that can be kept the required space the age for breeding and the number of litters a dog can have in a lifetime
在《修訂規例》生效後，一個單位飼養130多隻狗隻的情況將不會再出現。
After the Amendment Regulation comes into operation the case of keeping some 130 dogs in a single flat will no longer exist
我認為立法絕對能夠改善繁殖狗隻及幼犬的福利，我明白《修訂規例》有部分細節可以再行商議並改良，但19家動物福利機構都認為，應該先訂立法例，然後再因應實施的實際情況，透過由漁護署修訂第139B章下的作業守則來完善對繁殖狗隻的保障。
In my opinion the enactment of law can definitely improve the welfare of dogs kept for breeding as well as the welfare of puppies . I understand that certain parts of the legislation may warrant further discussion and refinement but 19 animal welfare organizations have agreed to enact the law as the first step to be followed by an amendment of the code of practice under Cap . 139B by AFCD in the light of the actual implementation of the law so as to further enhance the protection of dogs kept for breeding
因此，拖延實施甚至如毛孟靜議員所說廢除《修訂規例》，對保護繁殖狗隻根本毫無幫助。
In that case postponing or repealing the Amendment Regulation as proposed by Ms Claudio MO can do nothing to help protect the dogs kept for breeding
主席，我聽到很多反對聲音，但我認為所持理據均有欠充分。
President I have heard a lot of opposition views but I think they are not fully justified
主席，問題是現時根本沒有法例監管這些繁殖場。
President the point is there is currently no provision to govern these breeding facilities
事實上，現時的繁殖場都是合法經營的，因為根本沒有法例規管。
As a matter of fact all local animal breeding facilities are now lawfully operated as there is simply no regulatory law
如果這些不合乎規格、烏煙瘴氣的繁殖場不獲發牌，便無法繼續經營。
So long as those substandard and messy breeding facilities are unable to obtain a licence they cannot continue to operate
對繁殖者施加規限，對狗隻只有好處而不會有壞處。
Putting dog breeders under regulation will only do good but not harm to dogs
有人說繁殖本身便是非法，所以不需要立法。
Some people argued that breeding itself is unlawful and there is no need for law enactment this is nonetheless not a reasonable justification either
然而，這個理據也是不合理的，正如我們說不應該吸毒一樣，是否也不應該立法禁毒呢？
Similarly in saying that drug - taking is not right should we not legislate to prohibit the taking of drugs? . To exercise regulation law must be enacted
只有立法才能作出監管，如果無法可依，試問如何監管呢？
In the absence of law how can we exercise regulation?
有些非常愛護動物的朋友曾在立法會激動地說，狗隻不應該被用來繁殖，生命不應該用來買賣，所以我們應該禁止繁殖。
Some animal - loving people once came to this Council saying emotionally that dogs should not be used for breeding and life was not meant for trading so breeding activities should be banned
我真的十分希望能夠做得到，只可惜禁止商業繁殖、禁止生命買賣，現實並不可行，也不實際。
But unfortunately the mission to ban the breeding of animals for commercial purpose and the trading of life is neither realistic nor viable
全世界沒有一個國家或城市可以做得到。
No country or city in this world is able to do so
這樣做會引發多大的問題、多大的反響？
How serious the resulting problems and repercussions will this have?
對於我們這次想保護的狗隻是否有幫助？
Does this measure offer any help to the dogs that we seek to protect this time?
有些朋友提出了一些烏托邦式的要求。
Some people have put forward certain utopian requests
我不認同現時的《修訂規例》是"袋住先"，因為它最低限度可以為繁殖狗隻提供最基本的保障。
I do not agree that the Amendment Regulation is a pocket - it - first proposal for it has at least provided fundamental protection for dogs kept for breeding
日後不論何時，我們仍然可以要求優化《修訂規例》的內容，進一步提高繁殖動物和其後代的福利。
We may at any time in the future seek to refine the Amendment Regulation to further enhance the welfare of dogs kept for breeding and their offspring
這總比拒絕接受現時的方案，盲目追求一項完美的法例好。
This is better than refusing to accept the present proposal and blindly going after a perfect legislation
這樣對我們想保護的動物是否有好處呢？
Will this do any good to the animals that we seek to protect?
此外，亦有人說一旦立法，會鼓勵更多人加入這個行業，導致更多繁殖場出現，我覺得這個邏輯同樣不合理。
Furthermore some argued that the enactment of legislation may encourage more people to join the breeding trade resulting in an increase in the number of animal breeding facilities . I find this logic equally unreasonable
當然，我們一定會繼續觀察。
Of course we will definitely keep track of the development
剛才有議員提到法團的問題，我相信如果大廈公契訂明不准飼養動物，在住所進行的狗隻繁殖便無法領取牌照，那還有甚麼可爭拗的呢？
Earlier on a Member mentioned about the owners corporation . I trust that if the deed of mutual covenant of a building prohibits the keeping of animals it would be impossible for an applicant to obtain a licence for the breeding of dogs in domestic premises . So what is the point of arguing?
因此，我看不到有任何問題。
Hence I do not see any problem in this regard
但是，這只是第一步，而不是最終的一步。
However this is only the first step but not the last
事實上，現時香港在保護動物的法例方面，仍有很多不足之處。
As a matter of fact there are still deficiencies in the existing legislation relating to the protection of animals in Hong Kong
現時，有很多法例均與保護動物或防止殘酷虐待動物有關，但這些法例都是在1935年時根據英國的法例制定的，而英國在2006年已實施更全面的《2006年動物福利法》，為動物提供更全面的基本生存保障。
At present there are many laws relating to the protection of animals or the prevention of cruelty to animals but they were enacted in 1935 by modelling on British laws . And yet in 2006 the United Kingdom introduced the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which is more comprehensive and provides better basic living protection for animals
我在昨天舉行的特別會議上，已要求香港政府展開全面研究，盡快為香港制定動物保護法例。
At the special meeting held yesterday I requested the Hong Kong Government to conduct a comprehensive study and expeditiously introduce a law on animal protection in Hong Kong . Today the amendment to Cap
今天修訂第139B章只是第一步，我期望以後還會有很多步。
139B is just the first step and I expect there will be more to come
主席，我謹此陳辭，反對毛孟靜議員和譚文豪議員的議案。
With these remarks President I oppose the motion of Ms Claudia MO and Mr Jeremy TAM
這些方面如果不是排他性太強，我們似乎不應該反對這項修訂規例的方向。
If these matters are not mutually exclusive it seems that we should not object to the direction of the Amendment Regulation
當然，我們看看以往的失敗例子，包括賓館發牌方面，以往只要大廈符合房屋署的要求，在房屋設計方面沒有違法，或《消防條例》方面沒有風險，有關發牌機關基本上連大廈公契都會不查看。
There are examples of failure in the past . For example in connection with guesthouse licensing in the past as long as the building complied with the requirement of the Housing Department and no irregularities were found in respect of building design or no risks were involved under the Fire Services Ordinance the licensing authority would not even examine DMC
如果你問我法律意見，我覺得不應該發出這個"一刀切"式的確認書，因為這可能會令大廈管理方面出現一些不必要的掣肘。
If you ask for my legal advice I would say that such kind of across - the - board confirmation should not be issued as it may pose some unnecessary constraints on the management of buildings
基本上，我覺得今次提出這項辯論是好事，因為事實上，由於某些同事經常性的"拉布"行為，我們不止一次無法就規例表達立場，包括一項我非常反對的"限奶令"相關規例。
Basically I think this debate is desirable . As a matter of fact since some Members used to filibuster all the time we could not on more than one occasion express our stance on certain regulation such as the relevant regulations on powdered formula restriction order which I strongly opposed
由於"拉布"，議員不能發言、不能反對、不能修訂。
Owing to filibusters Members did not have the opportunity to express their views voice objection or make amendments
我相信政府需要加強宣傳，令有關人士不會接收錯誤信息，以為本來不合法或沒有規範的事，現在反而可以透過取得牌照而肆意為之，甚至以此作為答辯理由，作為任何不應該做的行為的"金剛罩"。
I believe that the Government needs to step up publicity so that the relevant parties will not receive wrong messages thinking that the practices which were once illegal or unregulated can now be conducted arbitrarily through the application of licences or they can even use the legislation as defence or as a shield for practices that should not be allowed
議事規則委員會就《議事規則》所提的修訂建議，主要目的是讓其中文文本在提述《基本法》條文時，與香港法例所採取的方式一致。
The amendments proposed by CRoP to RoP mainly aim at enabling the format adopted for the Chinese version of RoP in referring to Articles of the Basic Law to be consistent with that adopted for Hong Kong laws
此外，我們亦希望對部分條文在行文上作出修訂，以確保文本文法和內容準確。
In addition we also hope to amend the wording of certain provisions so as to ensure grammatical correctness and content accuracy of the text
議事規則委員會於去年12月16日諮詢內務委員會，並獲內務委員會支持建議的修訂。
CRoP consulted the House Committee on 16 December last year and the House Committee endorsed the proposed amendments
主席，以下是我對擬議決議案的個人意見。
President the following are my personal views on the proposed resolution
主席，這次的修訂可說是非常輕微及技術性，亦可能是早已應該作出的修訂。
President it can be said that the current amendments are very minor and technical in nature and such amendments should have been made long ago
主席，有關修訂已載列在文件中，基本上涉及數點。
President the amendments are already set out in the paper and they are basically related to several points
第二組修訂基本上是重複的，將 原本《基本法》第幾幾條的提述，改為配合有關法例所採用的格式，清楚說明是第幾條第幾項，第二、三、四、五及八項修訂都屬於這種性質。
The second set of amendments is basically repetitive in nature where 第幾幾條 the original reference to Articles of the Basic Law will be changed to the clearer reference of 第幾條第幾項 in line with the format adopted for the relevant laws . The second third fourth fifth and eighth amendments are all of this nature
最後一組修訂是將以往"立法局"的稱呼改為"立法會"，"《立法局條例》"改為正確的稱呼"《立法會條例》"。
The last set of amendments seeks to change the Chinese name of the Legislative Council from the past 立法局 to 立法會 and the Chinese name of the Legislative Council Ordinance from 《立法局權力及特權條例》 to the proper 《立法會權力及特權條例》
基本上，修訂性質就是這數項。
The amendments can basically be divided into these categories depending on their nature
主席，首先，感謝參與議事規則委員會工作的秘書處同事，因為這個委員會過往做的很多工作都是白做，並無結果。
President first of all I would like to thank the Secretariat staff involving in the work of CRoP for most of the efforts made by CRoP in the past were ended in vain
事實上，由於委員會的會議是閉門進行的，所以很多市民都不知道，秘書處做了大量工作，特別是就很多相對比較具爭議性的議題進行背景資料搜集、研究及提出建議。
In fact since meetings of CRoP are held in private many members of the public may not know that the Secretariat has done a lot of work in particular it has conducted background research and studies and made proposals on many controversial issues
雖然今次的修訂很輕微，但我希望往後的修訂可以做到與時並進、去蕪存菁，應對有關形勢的轉變，適時修訂《議事規則》。
While the amendments proposed this time are very minor I hope that in future timely amendments can be made to RoP so as to keep abreast of the times rectify the shortcomings and address the changing conditions
雖然今次的修訂是比較初步及技術性，但我希望這是一個起步，以後我們可更積極有為地對一些已過時、久久沒有修訂的規則，作出適當的修訂，令《議事規則》更能應對現時立法會內的實際情況。
Though the present amendments are rather preliminary and technical in nature I hope that they can serve as the first step such that we can proactively propose appropriate amendments to certain outdated rules that have not been amended for a long time thereby enabling RoP to better cope with the actual circumstances of the present Legislative Council
另一個方向性的改變是我希望我們可以採用先易後難的方式。
Another directional change is that we hope to adopt the approach of tackling easy problems before thorny ones
我希望未來我們可以避免這種"走精面"的做法。
I hope that we can avoid adopting the practice of playing smart in the future
主席，最後我想簡單說一點，我們花了很多心機和時間提出修訂，同事應尊重《議事規則》，不要肆意破壞我們辛苦做出來的成果。
President finally I would like to make a simple point . As we have put in a lot of energy and time on the amendments Members should respect RoP and refrain from arbitrarily sabotaging the fruits of our hard work
我亦希望各委員會的主席，可以更尊重經修訂的《議事規則》，能夠適當執行。
I hope that the chairmen of various committees will show greater respect of the amended RoP and enforce it effectively
主席，民主從來不是理所當然的。
President democracy is never a matter of course
香港的選舉制度，特別是區議會的投票制度，固然並不完美，但不應因此被視為不重要。
The election system of Hong Kong especially the voting system of the District Council DC is by no means perfect but that does not mean that it should be taken lightly
事實上，香港經歷了一個漫長的暑假，經歷了近半年不平凡的日子，區議會選舉更具重要意義。
On the contrary the DC Election is remarkably important after Hong Kong has gone through such a long summer six months of uneasy days
無可否認，很多香港人現在躁動不安，各有許多不同感受。
Undoubtedly many Hong Kong people have grown restless and we may each have different feelings
我們不希望看到任何暴力，亦不希望看到任何人因為自身政見而面對人身傷害。
None of us wants to see violence or injuries caused by political differences
然而，我們更不希望看到的是，過往以為可以信任的制度，包括曾自詡為"亞洲最佳"的警隊，時至今日已經不能再信任。
Yet it is most saddening that the systems we once trusted including the self - proclaimed Asian best Police Force are no longer trustworthy
社會上大部分人現已不再信任這套制度。
Such systems are no longer trusted by the majority
投票能否解決這些問題？
Can all these problems be solved by voting?
當然不能一勞永逸，但投票卻可反映市民心中所思所想。
Of course not . Voting is not a once - and - for - all solution but it can reflect peoples views
今年的區議會選舉將至，面對龐大的不安、眾多的不確定性，我希望聶局長稍後能在總結發言時回應我以下提出的技術性問題，多少給予市民一點確定性。
The 2019 DC Election will soon be held . Amid huge worries and countless uncertainties I hope Secretary NIP will in his concluding speech respond to my technical questions to give us some sense of certainty
現行的選舉活動指引並無任何具體應變措施，說明萬一某個票站、某個行政區以至全港出現特殊情況，候選人將有何權利。
At present there is no specific contingency provision in the guidelines on election - related activities stipulating the rights of a candidate in case any special circumstances come up in a polling station a district or across the territory
我相信這是全港市民、各黨派候選人及其競選團隊需要知道的事，我希望聶局長稍後能夠告訴我們。
This is something that Hong Kong people candidates of different political parties and their electioneering teams need to know . I urge Secretary NIP to give us the answer later
何謂主要幹道？
What is the definition of main roads?
抑或是指票站外的交通情況？
Or is it referred to the traffic outside the polling station?
我並非在吹毛求疵，要求聶局長作出鉅細無遺的解釋，但我需要某種確定性，希望局長能夠回答。
I do not mean to be fussy by requesting Secretary NIP to explain in great details . All I want is some sort of certainty . I hope the Secretary will tell us the answer
除了因為大眾已對官方失去信任，亦因為選舉事務處過往確曾遺失物件。
Apart from the fact that the public has lost trust in the authorities the Registration and Electoral Office did have a history of losing its items
大家諒會記得，在過去的特首選舉中，曾有官方電腦不知所終，至今仍不知道誰人需要負責。
As Members may recall two government computers were lost in a previous Chief Executive Election with no one being held accountable so far
有何保安方法可讓全港700萬人以至全世界放心，知道相關選票及票箱不會遭人上下其手？
Are there any security measures to guarantee that the ballot papers and ballot boxes will be left untouched so as to ease the worries of 7 million people in Hong Kong and the whole world?
就此，我希望稍後得到聶局長的正面回應。
I urge Secretary NIP to give me a direct answer later
我們並非想知道由誰人決定這些措施。
I am not asking who are responsible for deciding these measures
同樣情況也可能會在行政區出現。
The same incident can happen in an administrative district
就5個超級區議會議席而言，其候選人必須是現任區議員。
For the five super DC seats candidates are required to be incumbent DC members
那麼，究竟出缺人數到達哪條警戒線才不會繼續選出上述"5+1"的立法會議員？
Then at which point in terms of the number of vacancies will the authorities stop electing the aforesaid 51 Legislative Council Members?
我先說超級區議員。
I will first talk about the election of super DC members
超級區議員的候選資格是候選人必須是現屆區議員。若某選區不幸地未能在2019年完成區議會選舉，該選區便有可能要押後兩年才可選出區議員。
Given that only current DC members are allowed to run for super DC members if a DC constituency has unfortunately failed to complete its election in 2019 it may have to wait for two years to fill the vacancy of its DC member
這關乎我剛才所說的公平性問題。
This question is about fairness as I have just said
如果有人因為某些原因而未能在11月24日的區議會選舉或押後的選舉中競逐成為區議員，他便不能夠繼續競逐超級區議員或區議會功能界別的席位。
If for some reasons a person fails to stand in the DC Election held on 24 November or a later date he will lose his eligibility for super DC seats or the District Council First FC seat
再者，由於區議會功能界別的選民基礎是全體區議員，如果全體區議員因為有議席出缺而不存在，即不是"全體"，公平性何在？
What is more as the electorate of the District Council First FC is all DC members any vacancy in the membership of DC will render all DC members non - existent how can the election be fair?
我認為聶局長需要清晰解答這個問題，因為茲事體大，是牽一髮而動全身的憲制問題。
It is necessary for Secretary NIP to give a clear answer to this important question as this constitutional issue which may seem minor in itself will have significant impact
主席，剛才很多議員訴苦，說自己的辦事處或橫額被人燒毀或破壞。
President just now a lot of Members complained about their offices or banners being burnt or damaged
我想告訴香港人，種票問題尚未解決，假地址、假選民和幽靈選民等許多問題從未根治，這些都是有待解決的問題。
I wish to remind Hong Kong people that the problem of vote - rigging has remained unresolved . Other problems such as fraudulent addresses and ghost voters are yet to be solved at root . All these are pending a solution
哪怕政治立場不同，特區政府亦負有最大的責任從速破案，盡快處理過往一段長時間每個參與和支援選舉的人所遇到的暴力問題，這樣才可給予他們真正的公平。
Despite political differences the SAR Government has the greatest responsibility to expeditiously resolve relevant cases and address violence experienced by candidates and their supporters over a long period to bring them genuine fairness
主席，11月24日的區議會選舉，固然不能一次過解決特區政府濫捕濫權的問題，尤其是警隊的警暴問題，我們亦不能奢望一次的投票能將我們的惶恐一掃而空。
President obviously the DC Election on 24 November is not a one - off solution to the SAR Governments indiscriminate arrest and power abuse not to mention Police brutality . Neither should we have a false hope that the Election will clear our fear
投票不能解決現時所有的問題，因為現今的政治困局需要特區政府在政治上提出解決方法。
Voting is not a solution to existing problems because the current political quagmire requires political solutions from the SAR Government
不過，我希望提醒每一位香港人，投票是我們的權利。
However I would like to remind each and every Hongkonger that voting is our right
現在很多人都在社區盡自己最大的努力競逐議席。
Many candidates are now going all out in the community to run for DC seats but not for their own benefit
很多候選人未必屬於某一政黨，可能是一位素人或獨立參選，而參選絕對需要勇氣。
Many candidates may not have political affiliation . They may be political greenhorns or independent candidates and it takes much courage to run for election
我希望大家能夠珍惜這些願意出來參選的人，給予他們支持。
We should treasure and support these people who are willing to come out for election
我希望大家記得，如要爭取五大訴求，便要在11月24日一起公投。
Please remember in order to fight for the five demands we must vote in the referendum on 24 November
香港在這二三十年間曾舉行無數次的選舉，在歷次選舉中，香港的選民均十分認真和嚴肅地履行他們的公民責任，所有的參選者亦能夠在公平、公正、公開的情況下進行選舉工作。
Numerous elections have been held in Hong Kong during the past two to three decades and during all these elections voters have fulfilled their civic responsibilities very seriously while all candidates have been able to conduct their electioneering campaigns in a fair just and open manner
在過往這段時間，香港的民主進程不斷地推進，我們看到這些候選人在選舉的氛圍下，都能夠伸張其政治主張和民生理念。
This was a period during which Hong Kongs democratic process keep advancing and by running in these elections all candidates were able to pursue their political ideologies and put their ideas to improve peoples livelihood into practice
但是，自從今年6月後，街頭暴力越演越烈，社會上彌漫一片黑色恐怖氣氛，黑衣暴徒在不同地方使用各種不同的非常手法作出破壞，令社會不安寧外，市民的生命財產也受到威脅。
However street violence has been getting more and more serious since June this year and the community has been overshadowed by an atmosphere of black terror . Black - clad rioters have caused widespread damage using various extraordinary means disrupting social peace and threatening the lives and properties of the public