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但"林鄭"也有開創先河，她說目前正研究其他地方以立法及行政措施推行反歧視措施的經驗，希望研究結果有助社會對應否立法保障不同性傾向及跨性別人士免受歧視的課題作深入及理性的討論。
However Carrie LAM has also blazed a new trail by saying that the Government is currently studying the experience of other places in implementing anti - discrimination measures through administrative and legislative initiatives . Hopefully the findings will facilitate a more in - depth and rational discussion in the community on the issue of whether legislation should be introduced to protect people of different sexual orientations and transgenders against discrimination
主席，這才是最重要的一點。
President this is the most important point
如果說，我們的辯論範圍觸及不同性傾向或受性傾向歧視的條例，這也並非新事物。
It is nothing new to say that our debate touches on legislation related to different sexual orientations and discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation
在兩年前的2月，平等機會委員會已經向本會提出意見和研究結果。
In February two years ago the Equal Opportunities Commission EOC already submitted views and survey findings to this Council
當時建議，基於已有證據顯示LGBT人士廣受歧視，公眾諮詢的重點應放在討論立法的範圍及內容，而非討論應否立法。
Given the evidence of widespread discrimination against LGBT people it was recommended at the time that the consultation focus on the scope and possible content of the legislation rather than whether there should be legislation
這是兩年前的2月，即兩年半前，當建議交予本會時，平機會已經清清楚楚指出應該決定訂立甚麼法例及法例的內容，而並非如政府般偷換概念，討論應否立法。
That was February two years ago ie . two and a half years ago . In the recommendations submitted to this Council EOC already clearly pointed out that we should decide the scope and content of the legislation rather than as the Government suggested by distorting the concept discuss whether there should be legislation
我擔心政府這種做法只會令關於不同性傾向歧視的法例一直胎死腹中，不知在何年何月才向立法會提交法案並獲得通過。
I am worried that the Governments current approach would only result in the legislation against discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation remaining a non - starter with no date in sight as to when the bill will be submitted to and passed by the Legislative Council
很多議員也引述了香港大學在2018年7月發表的調查報告，指七成受訪市民已經同意就性傾向歧視條例立法。
Many Members have quoted the survey report released by the University of Hong Kong in July 2018 as saying that 70 % of the respondents agreed to legislation against sexual discrimination
她的修正案基本上將陳志全議員的原議案不但徹底刪改，簡直是反其道而行，將一切倒轉，因為她的修正案是尊重一男一女、一夫一妻的婚姻制度，要維護穩定的婚姻制度及保障現行制度下的相關權益等。
Her amendment has not just thoroughly modified Mr CHAN Chi - chuens original motion but literally taken the opposite tack and reversed everything because it respects the marriage institution based on one man and one woman and one husband and one wife and seeks to uphold the stability of the marriage institution and protect the relevant rights and interests under the existing institution among others
說到底，她的整項修正案是將原議案否定，這做法其實頗離譜。
All in all her entire amendment aims to negate the original motion . This approach has gone too far indeed
陳志全議員的原議案旨在研究立法、制訂政策，令同性伴侶得與異性伴侶享有平等的權利，這很清楚是一個方向，但經梁美芬議員修正後，即是告訴社會，如果政府為同性伴侶的平等權利立法，便會動搖一男一女、一夫一妻的婚姻制度，換言之是二元對立。
Mr CHAN Chi - chuens original motion aims to consider enacting legislation and study the formulation of policies so that homosexual couples can enjoy equal rights as heterosexual couples . This is clearly a direction but once amended by Dr Priscilla LEUNG it tells society that if the Government legislates to grant equal rights to homosexual couples it will shake the marriage institution based on one man and one woman and one husband and one wife . In other words it becomes a binary opposition
我認為這是很差的做法，亦是很多時候，我看見對這議題作出近乎......
I think this is an appalling approach
雖然沒有很表面地說，但本身已是含有歧視和攻擊，並且是對立的。
Moreover very often I see that it borders on it has already incorporated discrimination and aggression and taken an antagonistic stance on this subject though not explicit on the surface
大家也知道，社會上主流當然是一男一女、一夫一妻的婚姻制度，這不用多說，但正因如此，非主流的不同性傾向人士的平等權利在現今社會未能受到法律保障，這才是最重要的一點。
To state the obvious the mainstream society of course upholds an institution of monogamy and heterosexual marriage but it is precisely for this reason that the equal rights for non - mainstream people of different sexual orientations are not protected by law in todays society . This is the most important point
怎可能因社會上非主流人士得到合理、應有的法律保障權利而動搖主流？
How would it be possible for the mainstream to be shaken because non - mainstream people in society have obtained reasonable and due rights to legal protection?
一男一女、一夫一妻的婚姻制度仍然是很多社會的主流，不過大家不要以這主流來剝奪、甚至歧視小眾，這才是最重要的精神。
The institution of monogamy and heterosexual marriage is still the mainstream in many societies including Hong Kong society but we should not make use of this mainstream to exploit or even discriminate against the minorities . This is the most important spirit
我雖然不是教徒，但我看《聖經》和耶穌基督所有紀載裏，他只會與社會上最弱勢的人一起，不會歧視社會上最弱勢的人。
Although I am not a Christian I see that in the Bible and all the records of Jesus Christ he would only stand with the most vulnerable people in society and never discriminate against them
我不明白為甚麼這麼多打着宗教議題的人，或有宗教背景的人會攻擊同性戀者，這並非應有的態度。
I do not understand why so many people under the disguise of religious issues or those with religious backgrounds would attack homosexuals . This is not the proper attitude to take
主席，我們先要弄清楚今天原議案的內容，是"促請政府研究制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策"；其目的也很明顯，是希望"令同性伴侶得享與異性伴侶平等的權利"。
President first of all we should figure out the content of todays original motion . The title is Urge the Government to Study the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union . Its objective is quite straightforward that is to enable homosexual couples to enjoy equal rights as heterosexual couples
這可能是透過外國近年不斷鼓吹的"民事結合"或"同性民事結合"達成。雖然未必是傳統的婚姻制度，但同樣具備法律效力，讓同性伴侶可以在政府制度下註冊結合。
Perhaps this may be achieved through the ongoing promotion of civil union or same - sex civil union in overseas countries in recent years which is not a form of conventional marriage institution but will have the same legal status so that same - sex partners may register their civil union under a formal government institution
經註冊後同性伴侶在法律上的地位，與一男一女正式註冊結婚的伴侶，基本上是一樣的。
The legal status of a same - sex married couple is basically the same as a man and a woman who have gone through the formal marriage registration process
值得留意的是，全球有41個國家或地方設有民事結合制度，他們當中不乏以民事結合制度作為同性婚姻合法化的踏腳石：先推行民事結合制度，繼而推出同性婚姻認可制度。
It is worth noting that 41 countries or places in the world have put in place civil union system some of them adopt the civil union system as a stepping stone for the legalization of same - sex marriage . They would first launch the civil union system followed by the recognition of same - sex marriage
換言之，這些國家或地方都是利用民事結合制度作為過渡性安排，目標是步向同性婚姻合法化。
In other words all of these countries or places have used the civil union system as a transitional arrangement with the ultimate goal of legalizing same - sex marriage
在這類國家或地方之中，已有25個國家承認同性婚姻合化法。
Of these countries or places 25 have already legalized same - sex marriage
因此，自由黨認為原議案將會為同性婚姻打開缺口，所以我們不會支持。
Therefore the Liberal Party considers that as it will create a hole for same - sex marriage we therefore will not support it
我們的立場一向很清晰，反對同性婚姻合法化。
Our position has all along been very clear; we oppose the legalization of same sex marriage
我們的交往如常，我從來沒有以歧視的態度對待他們。
We maintain a normal relationship with them and I have never harboured any discriminative attitude towards them
同樣，我的宗教信仰不認同同性婚姻，但亦不會因而歧視同性戀者。
At the same time my religious belief does not agree with same - sex marriage but I will not discriminate against homosexual people
自由黨的態度也一樣，我們不會歧視同性戀者，但說到要把同性婚姻合法化，我們就未能苟同。
The Liberal Partys attitude is just the same . We do not discriminate against homosexual people . But when it comes to the legalization of same - sex marriage we beg to differ
我們認為立法並非單單建基於個人的權利，也要顧及整體性的影響，尤其當立法可能會對社會傳統觀念及下一代的倫理價值觀等造成深遠影響時，更加需要謹慎。
We consider that legislation should not be based entirely on individual rights; the overall impact should be taken into consideration and extra caution should be exercised particularly in view of the far - reaching impact of legislation in this respect on the traditional values in society as well as the moral values of the next generation
事實上，國際人權公約及歐洲人權法庭的裁決已清楚表明，同性婚姻不是基本人權，亦非不同國家必須跟隨的做法。
In fact the International Covenant on Human Rights and the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights have made clear that same - sex marriage was not a basic human right and was not an obligation for various countries to follow
香港也須因應自己的情況，決定如何處理同性伴侶所衍生的各種問題。
Hong Kong should deal with all sorts of problems arising from same - sex couples according to its own circumstances
所以，就剛才有些同事說到關於人權或其他問題，大家可以看看一些民主國家對這問題的看法，與我剛才所說的不謀而合。
For that reason just now some colleagues have mentioned human rights or other issues I think Members may look at the views of some democratic countries towards this issue and they just so happen to coincide with what I have said just now
當然，自由黨不會歧視同性戀者，會尊重他們的個人選擇。
Certainly the Liberal Party will not discriminate against homosexual people . We will respect their personal choices
對於是否可以透過行政措施處理同性伴侶的權利，自由黨不會說不可以，但必須小心處理。
However as to whether we can deal with the rights of same - sex couples through administrative measures the Liberal Party will not say no but we should exercise caution
本會處理《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》時，有同事就曾經動議修正案，表面上強調只是為了保障同性戀者的權利和需要，讓他們可以申領戀人的骨灰。
When this Council scrutinized the Private Columbaria Bill a while ago some Members moved amendments to the Bill . On the surface such amendments aimed at protecting the rights and needs of homosexual people so that they could collect the cremains of their loved ones
然而，有關修正案清楚寫明，把海外締結的同性伴侶加入可申領有關骨灰的"相關人士"，甚或"親屬"的定義之內。
Nevertheless the amendments clearly stated that the other party of the same sex in a civil union with the deceased that entered into outside Hong Kong would be covered in the definitions of the related person or even relative who would be entitled to collect the cremains of the deceased
這無疑間接承認同性婚姻的關係，明顯與香港社會共識及香港一夫一妻制的婚姻基礎相違背。
Undoubtedly it was an indirect recognition of same - sex marriage relationship and it obviously contravened the consensus in the Hong Kong community as well as the fundamental monogamous marriage institution based on one man and one woman in Hong Kong
換言之，修正案嘗試在香港法律為同性婚姻打開缺口。
In other words the amendments were trying to create a hole in Hong Kong law for same - sex marriage
對於該類意圖，自由黨不會支持。
The Liberal Party did not support the attempt
慶幸的是，有關修正案一律在本會被否決，未獲通過。
Luckily the amendment concerned was negatived by this Council
不過，自由黨認為，只要不打破本港一夫一妻的婚姻制度，仍然有中間的路線可走。
Nevertheless the Liberal Party considers that as long as the monogamous marriage institution based on one man and one woman in Hong Kong is not broken we can still opt for middle - of - the - road solutions
再以《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》為例，當時政府作出了讓步，提出修訂，讓與亡者死前同住至少兩年的人士，即使沒有血緣或婚姻關係，也有權申領骨灰。
I wish to cite the Private Columbaria Bill as an example again . At that time the Government made concession and amended the definition concerned which would allow a related person who had been living with the deceased person in the same household for at least two years before that date to claim the ashes of the deceased . As a result even persons with no blood ties or marital relationship would be allowed to claim the ashes of the deceased
這是較為折衷的做法，避免將婚姻的定義訂得過闊。
It was a compromise which avoided expanding the definition for marriage
此舉既無須承認同性伴侶的婚姻關係或配偶身份，但同時可按他們的個人意願處理個人事務，亦顧及不少單身及獨居人士的需要，共創多贏局面。
If we adopt this approach then we can still be able to allow the person involved to handle hisher personal matters according to hisher own will without having to recognize the marital status of same - sex partner or the status as a spouse of same - sex partner this approach can also cater for the needs of many single people and person who live alone
這總比經年累月糾纏於極具爭議性的性傾向歧視法例、民事結合、事實婚姻和同性婚姻為佳。
It will lead to a multi - win situation . This is always better than getting entangled in the years - long debate concerning the highly controversial legislation on such issues as sexual orientation discrimination civil union de facto marriage and same - sex marriage
主席，無可否認，同性戀平權運動正向華人社會及亞洲地區不斷蔓延，但我也看到有關運動在外國對家庭倫理、教育及社會觀念造成 的衝擊，尤其是出現許多逆向歧視的例子，反令到宗教團體及有信仰的人士受到很大的傷害，值得我們深入反思和討論。
President it is undeniable that the homosexual rights movement is spreading across Chinese communities and Asian countries . I can also see the impact of the movement on family ethics education and social values in overseas countries especially the occurrence of many cases of reverse discrimination which has greatly hurt religious groups and people who have religious belief . This is worthy of our self - reflection and discussion
我希望大家可以在互相尊重的基礎上討論問題，不要作無謂的人身攻擊。
I hope Members can discuss the issue on the basis of mutual respect and we should refrain from making any personal attack
自由黨清楚自己的信念，會致力捍衞一夫一妻的婚姻制度，深切盼望社會在包容個人選擇與維護健康家庭倫理之間有清楚的界線。
The Liberal Party knows well of its own conviction and we will endeavour to defend the monogamous marriage institution based on one man and one woman in Hong Kong . We deeply hope that our community can draw a clear line between tolerating personal choice and upholding family ethics
主席，今天要討論的議題相當清楚，就是要研究制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策。
President the subject under discussion today is very clear and that is to study the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union
剛才聽到很多發言的同事均憂慮到按照其他國家的過往經驗，訂立同志平權婚姻關係的政策後會衍生若干問題，例如逆向歧視，他們並舉出很多不同例子以作說明。
Many fellow colleagues who spoke just now were concerned that based on past experiences in other countries the formulation of policies on same - sex marriage would lead to a lot of problems such as reverse discrimination and they have cited many different examples to illustrate their points
否則，以其他國家曾經出現此現象為理由，認定香港社會在這問題上不宜再作推進，我認為並不是制訂公共政策的應有做法。
In my opinion as far as the formulation of policies is concerned it is not proper to conclude that it is not suitable for the Hong Kong society to move forward in this area on the grounds of what has happened in other countries
第二，社會對同志婚姻和同志平權的客觀態度，事實上可從各種不同民調發現確有轉變，而這亦屬相當正常。
Secondly the objective attitudes towards same - sex marriage and equal rights for homosexuals have changed in our society as reflected from the results of many different opinion surveys which is a normal change
第三，我們可分開不同層次處理婚姻觀念，其他國家除正式的婚姻結合之外，也有民事結合或民事伴侶之類的安排和處理。
Thirdly we can deal with the concept of marriage at various levels . In some countries apart from entering into marriage in a formal manner other arrangements and systems such as civil union or civil partnership are also available
這正可代表社會在照顧傳統家庭觀念的前提下，也能接納任何人均有自由意志 選擇本身的婚姻模式。
This shows that under the premise of upholding traditional family values it is also acceptable for everyone to choose hisher own mode of marriage according to hisher free will
今天討論同志平權時，對於同性之間締結互相尊重的婚姻關係，大家可能會較容易理解和接受。
When we talk about equal rights for homosexuals today people may find it easier to understand and accept same - sex marriage on the basis of mutual respect
既然有其他案例和其他國家的經驗可作參考，為何要在這問題上故步自封呢？
When we can actually draw reference from other cases and the experience of other countries why should we adopt such a conservative approach in dealing with the matter?
因此，我支持陳志全議員建議的方向，並希望能透過進行研究的過程化解爭議，從而令社會真正做到包容不同選擇和個人自由意志......
Therefore I support the direction proposed by Mr CHAN Chi - chuen and hope to resolve the disputes concerned by conducting a study on the subject matter so as to build a truly inclusive society in which different choices and personal free will are respected
主席，我們上次在立法會辯論類似的議題是在2012年11月，我當時在發言開始時申報我是基督徒。
President the last time we debated a similar subject in the Legislative Council was in November 2012 . At that time I declared my Christianity belief at the beginning
今次與上次一樣，我會支持陳志全議員的議案，亦支持范國威議員和區諾軒議員的修正案，但反對梁美芬議員的修正案。
Same as last time I will support Mr CHAN Chi - chuens motion and Mr Gary FANs and Mr AU Nok - hins amendments . But I will oppose Dr Priscilla LEUNGs amendment
我的信仰是基於在神面前，人人平等。
My belief is based on equality before God for all people
我們在世面對社會的不公，對於歧視和迫害，基督徒的責任是要走出來作出反對和反抗，而不是為了自我感覺良好，我們應在基督內看到自己不足的地方，幫助更有需要的人。
In our life on earth a Christian has the responsibility to stand out and oppose or fight against injustice discrimination and oppression in society . We do it not for self - satisfaction . We see our own inadequacies in Christ and we offer help to people in greater needs
在2012年11月，我支持前議員何秀蘭的議案，我希望在今天的議案發言中，引用我當時發言的部分內容，但在我發言前，希望指出陳志全議員在這項議案所提出的建議，相較上次前議員何秀蘭的議案，是一種倒退和妥協。
In November 2012 I supported a motion proposed by a former Member Ms Cyd HO . Today I wish to cite part of my speech on that day . But before I speak I wish to point out that the proposals made in this motion by Mr CHAN Chi - chuen are retrogressive and accommodating as compared to those proposed by Ms Cyd HO last time
但是，近代有不少神學家均認為，這段經文必須從上文下理來詮釋。
However quite many contemporary theologians consider that the Bible verses must be interpreted in context
簡單來說，經文譴責的人，是一群離開上帝反而敬拜假神，並在儀式中進行同性性行為的人。
In simple terms these verses are condemning people who left God to worship the fake gods and engaged in sexual intercourse with people of the same sex during the ceremony
新約《聖經》中的保羅反對這種性行為，因為這是偶象崇拜，原意與反對同性關係可能不同。
In the New Testament Paul opposed this kind of sexual intercourse because this is idolatry . The original intention may be different from opposition to homosexuality
所以，他所評論的可能是當時的社會風俗，而並非關於在人的本性和教義中必要否定的"罪"。
Therefore his comment may be about the prevailing social customs rather than the sins that are definitely denounced by human nature and Christendom teachings
我當時也引用了一些著名神學家的說法，我不在這裏重複，但我相信基督教反對同性關係只是部分神學家的意見，並非絕對。
I will not repeat the words of some famous theologians I cited at that time . But I believe only some not all theologians consider that Christianity is against homosexuality
這事尚未發生，她卻說將來會發生逆向歧視，這是完全說不通的。
It is totally untenable as there is yet to be any reverse discrimination and she is saying that this is going to happen
教會多少成為自我感覺良好的安樂窩。
Churches more or less have become a haven to make people feel good
香港的教會對於中國教會面對的迫害，包括拆十字架、黨控制教會等完全沒有興趣了解，也莫說批評了，但對於同性關係卻如此着緊。
Churches in Hong Kong are totally indifferent to churches in China being oppressed their crosses being demolished or their churches being controlled by the Communist Party not to mention their inaction to criticize such acts . However they are very concerned about homosexual relationships
我作為基督徒，並不認同這種價值觀。
As a Christian I cannot identify with this value
對我來說，信仰應是充滿矛盾和滿途荊棘，而不是只看到四周我認同和感到舒服的事物，顯示世界非常美好，感謝神，不是這樣。
To me a religious belief should be full of conflicts and obstacles . It should not only embrace things that are agreeable to me or I feel good about . It should not show only a perfect world
主席，今天是立法會歷史上首次正式討論制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策，對同志運動、關注同志權益的朋友來說，這亦是一個重要的歷史時刻。
President this is the first time in the history of the Legislative Council that a formal discussion is held on the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union and this is a significant historic moment of the lesbian gay bisexual and transgender LGBT movement in Hong Kong as well as for those who are concerned about the rights and interests of LGBT people
我個人雖有一直跟進，但也不敢自詡是專家，所以我希望政府、議員、議會和市民均可持開放態度進行研究。
Although I have been following this matter I dare not boast about being an expert in this respect and I therefore hope that the Government fellow Members the legislature and the general public would look into the issue with an open mind
政府一直逃避面對同性伴侶問題，每當有人提到同性伴侶權益時，政府便有如錄音機般重複一段台詞，而這段台詞亦有記入今年的施政報告中。
The Government has always been avoiding facing up to the issue of homosexual couples and whenever the issue of the rights and interests of homosexual couples is raised the Government will act like an audio recorder and repeat a model answer it has prepared on the issue
雖然施政報告的相關段落並非談論同性伴侶權益而是消除歧視的問題，但也要開宗明義寫下這句話："特區政府一直致力在維護現有一男一女、一夫一妻的婚姻制度的基礎上，促進不同性傾向和跨性別人士的平等機會"。
Such a model answer has also been included in the Policy Address this year and although the relevant paragraph did not discuss the rights and interests of homosexual couples but talked about anti - discrimination measures it started by saying The HKSAR Government has been committed to promoting equal opportunities for people of different sexual orientations and transgenders on the basis of upholding the existing institution of monogamy and heterosexual marriage
首先我們對此完全理解，如果特區政府不是抱持這種態度，今天便不用由我啟動這項議案的辯論，促請政府研究如何在現行婚姻制度下，納入一些兼容制度，讓同性伴侶可得享其權利。
First of all we fully understand this . If the SAR Government is not holding such an attitude that I would not have to move this motion for debate today to urge the Government to study the inclusion of some mutually compatible systems under into the existing marriage system to allow homosexual couples to enjoy their rights
就着QT案，政府在終審法院已被判終極敗訴，所以最終要修改《入境條例》，容許在外國締結伴侶關係的同志能申請受養人簽證在港逗留。
With regard to the QT case following its ultimate defeat in the Court of Final Appeal the Government had to introduce legislative amendments to the Immigration Ordinance so that homosexual couples who have entered into a union in overseas countries may apply for a dependant visa to stay in Hong Kong
然而，問題並不在於我是否清楚知道，而是政府有責任釐清政策，令市民清楚明白。
However the problem does not lie in whether I know the answer well it is the Government that has the responsibility to clarify its policy and enable members of the public to clearly understand it
這足可反映政府的心態是不願意直接肯定同性伴侶應與異性伴侶一樣，享有同等甚或只是部分權益。
This has fully reflected the mentality of the Government that it is not willing to directly verify that homosexual couples should be treated on a par with heterosexual couples and enjoy the same or even some of the rights available to heterosexual couples
這也是我今天動議這項議案的一個重要目的。
This is also one important objective behind my motion today
我希望政府能切實展開討論，究竟應由哪個政府部門處理這問題。
I hope the Government can practically commence its discussion on which government department should be made responsible for dealing with the matter
局長，這是事實，上屆政府的官員在出席相關小組委員會會議時，指提出討論這問題的委員離題，以及辯稱所 討論的是平等機會，消除歧視，並非同性婚姻或民事結合，不讓委員進行討論。
Secretary this is the fact and while attending meetings of a relevant subcommittee officials of the last - term Government pointed out that members raising the related issues had digressed from the subject concerned and they did not allow Members to discuss by saying that instead of same - sex marriage or civil union the subjects under discussion then were equal opportunities and elimination of discrimination
由此可見，當討論同性伴侶締結伴侶關係的政策時，絕對不單涉及聶德權局長所負責的政制及內地事務局。
It can thus be seen that when the policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union is discussed the discussion definitely involves not only the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau headed by Secretary Patrick NIP
大家可以留意到，今次的議案題目是促請政府"研究制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策"，當中並沒有說明是甚麼政策，也沒有提出同性婚姻、民事結合或民事伴侶等建議，為何要這樣處理呢？
You may have noted that the title of this motion is to urge the Government to study the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union but there is no mention of specific policies to be formulated and neither have such proposals as same - sex marriage civil union or civil partnership been put forward
第二，他們的確客觀存在，可能是大家的親戚、朋友、同事、同學或身邊的人。
Secondly we should acknowledge their objective existence and they may be your relatives friends colleagues classmates or people around you
男女有締結伴侶關係的需要，性小眾人士和同志亦有締結 伴侶關係的需要，這些需要是客觀存在的。
There is a need for heterosexual couples to enter into a union and so do sexual minorities and homosexual persons and such a need does exist in an objective manner
無論政府以甚麼政策、行政措施或立法手段作出處理，問題仍然需要處理，仍然需要進行研究，不能單以"反對同性婚姻"這一句，便關上大門閉口不談。
No matter what policies administrative measures or legislative means are adopted by the Government to tackle the issue the problem still needs to be addressed and a study should still be conducted . We should not shut the door and refuse to discuss by merely chanting the slogan of opposing same - sex marriage
我希望無論是支持議案的同事，還是對這項議題有很多懷疑和保留的議員，今天均可盡量聆聽和說出他們的擔憂和不清楚之處。
I hope all fellow Members in this Council be they in support of my motion or have serious doubts and reservations about the subject matter will try to listen as much as possible and talk about their worries and confusions today
究竟民事結合與同性婚姻有何不同？
What exactly are the differences between civil union and same - sex marriage?
不同社會和地方有不同處理方法，我今天正是想就此進行討論。
Different methods are used in different societies and places to deal with the matter and this is exactly what I wish to discuss today