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話須說回頭，政府在這件事上做得不足夠。
Coming back to this subject regarding this particular case the Government has not done enough
局長，或許你和你的同事在整項《條例草案》方面，對公眾的宣傳、對其重要性的解說並不足夠，甚至對法案委員會以外的議員的解說也不足夠，所以才可能造成今天......
Secretary perhaps you and your colleagues have not explained thorough enough to the public of the importance of the entire Bill during the publicity campaign or even you have not adequately explained the Governments proposal to Members other than those Bills Committee Members
我不敢估計投票結果，因為眾所周知，通常當政府要推出法案時，執政聯盟，特別在行政會議裏有一席位的政黨，全部都要歸邊支持政府，無論是多麼離譜也可以。
Therefore you have ended up in todays situation I dare not to speculate the voting results because everybody knows that whenever the Government is going to introduce a Bill and regardless how ridiculous the proposal is the ruling coalition especially those political parties having a seat in the Executive Council will side with the Government
至於所謂的反對派——即我們，永遠被視為和政府作對，我覺得千萬不要有這種邏輯，你晚點會看到"現眼報"。
As to the opposition―that is us will be deemed an eternal rival of the Government . I consider that we should not have this kind of logic . You will see the instant karma later on
我明白這項《條例草案》其實最終、最初或者今次的修正案，是政府希望堵塞一些法例上的漏洞，令到如果出現爭議時，條例賦權衞生署的執法人員，可以透過裁判官取得搜查令。
I understand that the ultimate purpose of the Bill its original intent or the amendment this time around is to plug the legal loophole so as to authorize law enforcement agents of DH to obtain the search warrants from the magistrate by virtue of the Ordinance in case any controversy arises
眾所周知，衞生署執法人員既不是警察，也不是海關，更不是荷槍實彈的人員，一般來說，他們其實都是一些害怕被人毆打的人。
Everyone knows that DH staff are not police officers or customs officers . They are not even forces equipped with firearms . Generally speaking they are actually people who fear being roughed up
老實說，控煙辦公室人員不知道多少次被人打到頭破血流。
Honestly speaking numerous TCO staff ended up in bruises and bloody noses from time to time
事實上，在現行法例下透過裁判官取得入屋搜查令也不是新的事物，無論現時法例以至港英時代的法例，其實一向均透過裁判官的准許，讓有關人員執行形形色色不同的法例。
In fact it is nothing new under the existing legislation to obtain a search warrant from a magistrate in order to enter and search a premises . No matter the provisions in existing legislation or the laws of the British - Hong Kong era public officers are permitted to enforce various laws through obtaining the magistrates authorization
今次最大的不同便是售酒，售酒跟賣毒品、危險品有極大分別，所以爭議性也比較大，這點我們是明白的。
The biggest difference this time around is the sale of liquor . There is a big difference between the sale of liquor and drugs . Therefore the controversy is enormous and we understand that
最令我遺憾的，就是《條例草案》中，政府亦抽走一些在法例上比較健全的修訂。
The most regrettable thing is in my opinion that the Government has deleted certain sound and robust amendments proposed under the Bill
邵議員說得很清楚，我亦都很同意，他說應在售酒的地方內，寫明向未成年人售酒是犯法的，違例者會被罰款及監禁。
Mr SHIU Ka - fai has made it very clear and I agree with him that a notice should be displayed on all premises that sell liquor It is an offence to sell liquor to minor and the offender will be fined and jailed
我也在法案委員會內提出，可否在售酒的地方加多一句：未成年人士飲酒會危害健康及影響自身發展。
I also proposed to the Bills Committee that one more sentence should be added on the notice displayed on premises that sell liquor Liquor will pose a hazard to the health and the development of minors
然而，政府有否聆聽？
However has the Government listened?
我知道，主席，我會說回第7條，不過我只是舉例，指出政府有多不堪。在整項《條例草案》中，如何信錯人，主席？
I know Chairman I will return to clause 7 . I am just citing examples to show how deplorable the Government is and how it has trusted the wrong people in the introduction of the Bill Chairman
它想藉"醫療儀器條例"來監管市場，令更多消費者受保障。
The Government wants to regulate the market and protect more consumers through the introduction of the medical devices bill
這等於現時第7條，希望保障年輕人一樣。它不會成功，因為也是利益問題。
But it is tantamount to clause 7 which aims at protecting young people that is it will meet its Waterloo simply because of the question of interests
建制派、保皇黨滿口仁義道德，但大家也心知肚明，他們怎會說？
The pro - establishment camp the royalists like to talk about virtues and morals but everyone knows clearly how can they utter a word of interests? . Bosses or financiers are backing them up
背後當然有老闆、金主，有很多人叫他們幫忙，這樣會影響業界的，涉及很多錢的，很多億元的，切勿不要觸及這些事，找一個堂而皇之的理由，否決《條例草案》便最好。
May people will seek their help and tell them this will affect the industry . As it involves a lot of money hundreds of millions of dollars therefore they should not touch upon the issue . It is better for them to find a grandiose excuse to veto the Bill
所以，我認為政府應該汲取教訓。
Therefore I consider that the Government should learn from lessons
第一，它做任何事，不要想當然，不要以為有靠得住的盟友，是不會有的，金錢和利益就是最大的盟友，請認清。
First it should not take anything for granted and think that there are reliable alliances when it is going to take on any task . There wont be any reliable alliances . Money and interests are the biggest alliances please get a clear understanding of it
此其一；第二，做事要勤力一點，因為縱使法案委員會沒有很多委員，但如果它早點出聲，對公眾及立法會其他人士解釋《條例草案》的內容，以及背後的動機；執法會很小心，亦與其他法例可能沒有太大分別，特別是要取得裁判官的同意，符合所定的條件下才發出搜查令。
Second the Government should work more diligently when it takes on a task . Although there are not many Members in the Bills Committee it will not end up in a mess like this time if it can bring up the issue earlier and explain the details as well as the intents of the Bill to the public and other Members of the Legislative Council . For example it should explain how law enforcement agencies would work with cautions and why the provisions are actually not too different from other laws in particular a magistrates consent has to be obtained and a search warrant will only be issued when certain requirements are met
不過，到了最後一天，才在法案委員會最後階段討論，是很困難的，亦將政府陷入泥漿中。
However the Government only brought up the issue at the final stage of the Bills Committees discussions . That has made things difficult and will throw the Government into a quagmire . Unfortunately the Bill is just a tip of the iceberg
它以為做少一些，不要健康忠告，他們便會領情。
The Government thinks that these people will feel grateful if it does something less by omitting the health advice
主席，我現在返回第7條，因為第7條是關乎政府如何訂立兩項修正案，以完善《條例草案》。
Chairman I am returning to Clause 7 . Because Clause 7 is about how the two groups of amendments are formulated in order to improve the Bill
我認為局長要明白，縱使他的理想有多崇高，禁止向未成年人士售酒方面有多重要，在醫學界內，我相信並無任何爭議。
I consider that the Secretary should understand that no matter how noble her ideal is no matter how important the ban on the sale of liquor to minors is I believe it will not cause any controversy within the medical sector
我們反對向18歲以下的年輕人售酒，甚至我認為政府應該舉辦大型活動，宣傳飲酒的禍害，甚於現時的水平。
We oppose to the sale of liquor to minors under the age of 18 years . We even think that the Government should organize some large scale campaigns which will surpass the scale of present day campaigns to publicize the harmful effects of alcohol consumption
現時水平不足，是因為政府數年前取消紅酒稅等措施，其實是發出一個既矛盾，亦不清晰的信息，結果受害的是政府。
The inadequacy of the present day campaigns is a result of the Governments waiving of wine duties several years ago . It has send a very contradictory and confusing message to society and eventually made the Government the victim
主席，我現在便是說第7條，第7條的修訂影響某些人的收入、"飯碗"，主席，所以他們才這麼緊張，要找一個堂而皇之的理由來反對，原本應該是擁護政府的。
Chairman I am talking about Clause 7 . The amendments to Clause 7 will affect the income or livelihood of some people Chairman therefore these people are so nervous about the amendments and trying to find a grandiose excuse to oppose them . They should be supporting the Government
我覺得擁護政府是建制派、保 皇黨的天職。
I consider that it is the duty of the pro - establishment camp the pro - Administration to support the Government
我們並無任何利益，有甚麼利益？
We do not have any interests or benefit at all . What interests or benefit can we get?
有關禁止向18歲以下青少年售酒的理據及所有道理，不是很難明白。
With regards to all the grounds and reasons for forbidding the sale of liquor to minors under the age of 18 years they are not very difficult to understand unless some people pretend that they are so ignorant that they cannot understand the reasons
主席，大家都不會忘記數年前發生的食水含鉛事件。
President we would not forget the lead - in - water incidents which happened years ago
當時發現共40個地方的食水含鉛超標，當中大部分是房委會的公屋項目。
Back then a total of more than 40 places were found to have excess lead in drinking water most of which were the public rental housing estates under the Housing Authority
時任政務司司長不但沒有代表政府為這件事誠懇道歉，還譴責當時拿出這杯水的街坊，令人感到相當遺憾。
Regrettably the then Chief Secretary for Administration not only did not apologize sincerely on behalf of the Government but blamed the resident who made the request
《條例草案》亦規管工人，甚至訂明可以控訴負責進行指明水管工程的水喉匠；剛才很多議員亦提到水喉技工，包括"大工"和"細工"。
The Bill also seeks to impose regulation on workers and even provides that the plumbers who are responsible for carrying out specified plumbing works may be charged . Just now many Members also talked about plumbing workers who are categorized into skilled and semi - skilled workers
政府企圖淡化事件，因而提交《條例草案》，但《條例草案》 能否防止將來再出現食水含鉛的情況？
The Government however has attempted to play down the incidents by introducing the Bill . Can this Bill prevent drinking water from containing lead again?
代表勞工界的議員，除了捍衞《條例草案》外，也應指出整件事的始作俑者並非工人；可是，工人已經成為代罪羔羊。
Members from the labour sector should not just speak up for the Bill they should point out that workers were not the main culprits of the incident . Unfortunately workers including licensed plumbers have now become the scapegoat
例如，歐盟在1998年通過《飲用水水質指令》；英國在2011年更新《水務法》；歐盟在2014年為《飲用水水質指令》重新訂定標準；澳洲在2011年為澳洲的食水指引立法。
For example the European Union passed the Drinking Water Directive in 1998; the United Kingdom updated the Water Act in 2011; the European Union revised the standards set out in the Drinking Water Directive in 2014; Australia enacted legislation based on the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines in 2011
很多地區雖然有由政府或由公私營合作營運 的供水系統，但也不會假定或承諾，政府負責營運的系統便不用監管，並且一定安全。
In many places water supply systems are operated by the government or under public - private partnership . However no one will assume or say for sure that a government - operated system needs not be monitored or will always be safe
第二，在鉛水事件爆發後，香港人才知道，當局有食水安全計劃，但並沒有進行檢驗。
Secondly it was after the lead - in - water incidents that people of Hong Kong were aware that tests had not been conducted by the Administration under the Water Safety Plans
主席，剛才聽到郭家麒議員的發言，我真感到怒火中燒，所以我一定要再次發言。
Chairman I am enraged at Dr KWOK Ka - kis speech just now . I must speak again
主席，我剛才聽到葉劉淑儀議員發言，其實以第二組修正案來說，即執法人員可進入私人住宅搜證的觀點上，或許我與她有不一樣的觀點，但我十分尊重她。
Chairman having listened to Mrs Regina IP earlier I may not share her views on the second group of amendment which proposes that law enforcement officers can enter private premises to collect evidence but I do respect her very much
她也是擺事實、講道理，以道理說出觀點，令大家可以進行有水平的辯論和討論。
She illustrates her arguments rationally based on facts . By logically presenting her points she enables the Council to debate and deliberate respectably
我十分尊重她，而她亦說出自己的想法，解釋她為何相信應這樣做，有甚麼道理back up或支持自己的論點，例如她談到其實有其他法例亦賦予執法人員可透過向裁判法院申領搜查令後，進入私人住宅搜查。
I deeply respect her . Likewise she has put forward her arguments and ideas backing them up or supporting her points with reason . For example she has explained that there are other ordinances which empower law enforcement officers to enter private premises for inspection with search warrants issued by magistrate courts
有其他條例賦予這樣的權力，這確是事實，據我了解，《個人資料條例》有這安排，甚至我昨天也曾提及，那怕是噪音管制方面，也有相關的安排。
It is true that other ordinances grant the officers such power . As far as I know the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance has such an arrangement . I even mentioned yesterday that this arrangement even applies to noise control
噪音方面的處理亦比較特別，因為真有些私人住宅會發出甚為滋擾的噪音，可能基於這個原因和背景，所以法例賦予這種權力。
It is because noise disturbance may be generated in some private premises therefore officers are granted such power based on this factor and background under the law
但是，主席，我剛才聽到郭家麒議員整段發言，為甚麼我會說我怒火中燒？
However Chairman why am I enraged at Dr KWOK Ka - kis speech?
他說，建制派支持政府，而建制派支持政府的所有事項都是盲目、保皇；當我們不支持政府時，他便說我們是為了這些那些的金錢利益、業界利益等。
He said the pro - establishment camp supports the Government on every occasion blindly acting like royalists; in case we do not support the Government he will then claim that it is the case because of the money and the sectorial interests etc
我想在他的發言中，大家可以聽到，基本上是可用上"老屈"兩個來概括他整段差不多15分鐘發言。
I guess Members can all hear how we can basically conclude his 15 - minute speech with the word smear
對於立法的過程或立法的原意，我們可予以支持，但在細節上，我們有責任要審閱，看到有問題便說出來，將錯誤的地方告訴政府。
As regards the process or the intent of enacting the legislation we can provide our support yet we are duty bound to scrutinize the details and remind the Government about any problems found
對於這個方向、原則和道理，我們完全明白和同意，郭家麒議員又何需亂扣帽子，胡亂冤枉別人呢？
Regarding the direction principles and reasoning we understand and agree . So why did Dr KWOK Ka - ki put words in our mouth and casually smear others?
他正在冒犯我們，我現在也沒有要求他道歉。
He is offending us but I do not require him to apologize
主席，我希望所有正在電視機旁觀看直播的觀眾能辨清是非黑白。
Chairman I wish the audience for this live meeting broadcast can distinguish right from wrong
如果議員不同意對方的觀點，大家可以按道理討論。
Members can debate rationally if they cannot concur with each other
我剛才也說，哪怕是葉太可能就這組修正案有關進入私人住宅搜證這部分有不同意見，不要緊，她也是提出觀點和道理讓大家討論，而非像郭家麒議員剛才般，用上那種說法和"老屈"的態度，還要上綱上線。
As I have said before it is fine that Mrs Regina IP holds differing views on this group of amendments relating to the inspection of private premises for evidence collection . She has simply cited her points and reasons for discussion unlike Dr KWOK Ka - ki who pursued his objective by means of fault allegations and smears even labelling others groundlessly
如果議會每天也出現他這種上綱上線，以反對派的形式討論事情，莫說議會如何進步，即使議會想正正經經重回正軌，也會有問題。
If the Council repeats these episodes every day and conducts its business in the opposition camps way I think it is difficult for the meeting to properly go back to the right track not to mention improving the quality of discussion
主席，我再三重申，我們支持整項《條例草案》的主體，對於第一組修正案，我們也支持，因為修正案剔除真正純粹負責送遞或派遞公司負責運送的工人。
Chairman again I reiterate that we support the Bill in general . As regards the first group of amendments we will offer our support too as it excludes those staff who are truly responsible for nothing else but delivery as well as those employed by the courier companies
我認為不應算到他們頭上，應剔除他們的責任。
I do not think they should be held responsible
至於第二組修正案，我們反對的理由，剛才已說得很清楚，我們不想讓郭家麒議員再扣我們帽子，指我維護業界利益或金錢利益等。
For the second group of amendment we have made ourselves clear in explaining why we reject it . However we must not allow Dr KWOK Ka - ki to make false accusations against us claiming that I am just trying to defend sectorial interests or pecuniary interests etc
所 以，對於政府現時提出第二組修正案容許執法人員進入私人住宅搜證，我們反對，道理就是這麼簡單而已。
Therefore the reason is simple and we reject the Governments second group of amendment which proposes that law enforcement officers be allowed to enter private premises to collect evidence
主席，我昨天已經把我對於修正案的看法、立場說得很清楚。
Chairman yesterday I already spelled out my views and stance on the amendments
這裏有兩組修正案，第一組修正案是希望把純粹負責送遞的人員豁免在《2017年應課稅品條例草案》之外，因為我們針對及監管的對象只是賣酒的供應商，而不是送遞人員。
There are two groups of amendments here . The first group of amendments seeks to exempt the persons purely responsible for delivery from the Dutiable Commodities Amendment Bill 2017 the Bill because our target group of regulation is the suppliers who sell liquor and not the delivery persons
第二組修正案是今次討論的關鍵，就是要讓執法人員進入私人住宅搜證。
The second group of amendment is the crucial part of this discussion which seeks to allow entry of law enforcement officers into private domestic premises to collect evidence
坦白說，大家知道私人住宅並非《條例草案》規管的對象，現時建議把執法、搜證的權力延伸至私人住宅，第一，這不太公道；第二，這可能會令到《條例草案》失去了焦點。
Frankly speaking we know that the Bill is not meant to regulate private domestic premises . The present proposal of extending the power of law enforcement and evidence collection to cover private domestic premises is firstly too unfair; and secondly likely to render the Bill out of focus
主席，我無意冒犯，不過我真的不同意這個觀點。
Chairman with due respect I really cannot agree to this point of view
所以，主席，基於上述原因，對於第二組修正案把搜證權力延伸至搜查私人住宅，我不能夠支持。
Therefore Chairman based on the above mentioned reasons I cannot support the second group of amendment which seeks to extend the power of evidence collection to cover searches of private domestic premises
主席，感謝局長剛才很詳細的發言答辯，我很用心聆聽她的發言。
President I wish to thank the Secretary for giving a very detailed reply . I listen to her reply very carefully
她許下了一些承諾，應對我們在這次會議較早時提出的一些訴求，例如陳恒鑌議員提及的執法人員人手和執法細節安排等。
In response to certain aspirations raised by us earlier in this meeting she made certain pledges such as the manpower issue of law enforcement agents and the details of enforcement work and other issues raised by Mr CHAN Han - pan
這些都與街道店鋪方面的巡查有關，她都有回應。
She has responded to all of these issues concerning the inspection of on - street shops
然而，我想借這個機會說一說，我們剛才看到局方修正案的第二部分，即有關進入私人住宅搜證的權力這部分，最終被議會否決。
However I wish to take this opportunity to speak on the second part of the Governments amendments that is the proposal concerning the power to enter and search domestic premises which is vetoed by the Legislative Council subsequently
希望局長明白，我們早前提出來的理由是，我們認為這點與罪行沒有相稱性，即不應將權力延伸至進入私人住宅進行蒐證，因為這不涉及很嚴重的罪行。
I hope the Secretary understands the reason why we raise the question . It is because we consider the action is disproportionate to the crime that is the power should not be extended to entering and searching a domestic premises because that is not a very serious crime
我的意思就是，如果你們真的害怕條例實施後，出現有人嘗試利用私人住宅非法賣酒類給18歲以下青少年的行為，甚至屆時如果真的看到有這種情況越來越嚴重到一種程度，以致我們有需要再作檢視和安排，我當然希望你再來立法會跟我們討論。
What I mean is that if the Government really fears that some people will use domestic premises to sell liquors illicitly to minors under the age of 18 years after the enactment of the Bill or if the situation has deteriorated to a certain extent which warrants the need to review the arrangement I certainly hope you will come back to the Legislative Council and discuss the issue with us
主席，明白，我將要說回正題。
President I understand that I am going to speak on the subject
我們再三重申，主體法例是希望能夠進一步保護18歲以下的青少年，不要讓他們養成嗜酒習慣。
We have to reiterate that the objective of the principal legislation is to further protect minors under the age of 18 years and prevent the development of an addictive drinking habit among young people
我們希望透過條例草案的立法，禁止賣酒給18以下青少年。
We hope to prohibit the sale of liquors to minors under the age of 18 years by means of the enactment of the Bill
但是，正如我在二讀，甚至更早的階段提出，我們主要針對的是，街上店鋪。
Nevertheless as I have said during the Second Reading or the stage earlier than that the major targets of us are on - street shops
我過去曾經指出，這可能是因為她政治敏感度不足。
As I have pointed out in the past her political sensitivity was inadequate
雖然她是資深的法律工作者、資深大律師，在行內有相當的權威和地位，但她剛剛進入這個高度政治敏感的工作崗位，其處理手法可能欠缺政治敏感度及成熟度。
Although she is a seasoned legal professional a Senior Counsel with certain authority and status in the profession she is new to such a highly political sensitive position and her handling of the matter might devoid of the required political sensitivity and maturity
然而，隨着時間過去，我留意到司長已在立法會司法及法律事務委員會會議上作出交代。在她的交代過程中......
Nevertheless with the passage of time I noticed that the Secretary for Justice made a clean breast of the incident at a meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
主席，我不希望我們的平台被濫用，淪為某些人為求達到目的而利用的工具。
President I do not want to see our platform being abused and degenerated into a tool to be manipulated for achieving certain objectives
我認為這樣對公眾不太公道，因為正如我過去多次指出，立法會的時間及資源都很寶貴。
I think it will be unfair to the public . As I have repeatedly pointed out in the past the time and resources of the Legislative Council are precious
如果我們花時間處理某項事情，便要犧牲其他議程項目。
When we spend time to handle one matter we will have to sacrifice other agenda items
但是，我們都明白，正在輪候審議的議程項目都是我們想要處理的民生工作。
We must understand that the agenda items pending our examination are livelihood - related issues that we want to address
但是，他們選擇不循該等渠道處理，而是無論如何都要把該等問題列入立法會會議議程處理。
However they ignore all those channels but insist on putting the issues on the agenda of the Legislative Council
主席，律政司司長其實已就此事作出交代，我希望能夠釋除公眾疑慮。
President the Secretary for Justice has already given an account of the incident and I hope the publics concern has been allayed
我聽到坊間有些市民表示......當然，對於律政司司長早期處理問題的方式和手法，確實有一些意見和批評。
I have heard some comments in the community Of course the Secretary for Justices handing of the matter at the initial stage did attract certain views and criticisms
以這方面的工作為例，我們知道法改會過去數年不斷討論，但一直未有進展，我要求律政司司長盡快向我們交代相關工作進展。
Regarding the work in this respect we know that the Law Reform Commission has been holding discussions for years but little progress has been made . I request the Secretary for Justice to tell us the progress of this work as soon as possible
主席，我列舉這些例子，只是想告訴大家，律政司司長的崗位有很多工作需要處理。
President I cited these examples to tell everyone that many matters are waiting to be dealt with by the Secretary for Justice
如果我們繼續每天糾纏於這些所謂政治攻擊或傳召議案，沒完沒了地糾纏下去，我恐防最後受影響的會是香港市民。
If we continue to pester her incessantly with political attacks or summoning motions I am afraid people of Hong Kong will suffer in the end
主席，對於司馬文的情況，我們也有很多疑問......
President we have many questions concerning Paul ZIMMERMANs situation
雖然《議事規則》並無相關規定，但作為立法會議員，我們都希望選舉公平、公正。
Although the Rules of Procedure has no such requirements as Members of the Legislative Council we all wish to see the election being held in a fair and impartial manner
好的，明白，主席。
Alright I get it President
老實說，雖然我對司馬文先生的情況有很多疑問，但我並不認為須藉傳召議案傳召他、他太太或屋宇署同事前來接受提問。
To be honest I have many questions concerning Mr ZIMMERMANs situation but I do not think we should summon him his wife or staff of Buildings Department to answer questions
莫乃光議員，請坐下。
Mr Charles Peter MOK please sit down
主席，莫乃光議員不用如此動氣，我不明白為何我作為代理主席便沒有發言權。
President Mr Charles Peter MOK should not be so annoyed . I do not understand why I should not have the right to speak in my capacity as Deputy President
我認為我有發言權，我亦應該爭取在此刻發言，以防被他誤會我無意就此議題發言。
In my view I have the right to speak and I should strive to speak at this moment lest he should think that I have no intention to speak on this issue
司長是特區政府的法律顧問及主要官員，更是守護香港法治的關鍵人物。
The Secretary for Justice is the legal adviser and a principal official of the SAR Government and she is even the key figure safeguarding Hong Kongs rule of law
社會大眾對有公權力的官員要求甚高，這絕對可以理解。
It is absolutely understandable that the community at large have extremely high expectations of public officers who have been vested with public power
官員所作的每個決定，都會影響香港社會、每位市民甚至下一代。
Every decision made by public officers will affect the local community every member of the public and even the next generation
不過，社會上認識司長的人，對她的印象不錯，整體上認為她是出任司長的合適人選。
However members of the community who had been acquainted with her have a good impression of her and generally consider her to be the suitable candidate for the position
她在法律界，特別在推動國際仲裁方面有傑出的成就，在歷屆政府亦曾多次出任主要公職。
In the legal sector she has made remarkable achievement particularly in terms of promoting international arbitration . She had also taken up major public offices for the previous Administrations many times
我當時很高興，因為合適的司長人選，必須備受社會認同、有條件，以及得到特首及中央信任。
I was very pleased at that time because the suitable candidate for the position of Secretary for Justice must be someone endorsed by the community qualified and trusted by the Chief Executive and the Central Authorities
事件已糾纏近1個月，無論對司長本人及特區政府，也帶來了衝擊，實在非常可惜。
The incident has lingered for nearly a month . It is honestly very regrettable that it has dealt a blow to the Secretary for Justice herself and the SAR Government
僭建事件經過媒體多日報道，而司長亦已多番公開解釋。
The UBWs incident has been covered by the media for many days and the Secretary for Justice has repeatedly offered her explanation in public
我認為市民對整件事大體上的來龍去脈，心中自有定斷。
In my view the public generally would have made their own judgments based on the ins and outs of the incident
第二，她在危機出現時的處理手法，未能化解危機，反而令事件升溫。
Second the way in which she handled the crisis has escalated rather than resolved the controversy
坦白說，事情發展至今，特區政府及司長已付上不輕的政治代價。
Frankly speaking the incident has already cost the SAR Government and the Secretary for Justice dearly in political terms
主席，專業精英人士願意跳入政治"熱廚房"，絕對是一件難得的事。
President elite professionals who are willing to enter the hot kitchen of politics should absolutely be commended
選擇跳入"熱廚房"真的需要勇氣，必須適應本港的政治環境。
It really takes courage to make a decision to enter the hot kitchen given the need to adapt to Hong Kongs political environment
從整件事件來看，司長確實低估了"熱廚房"的溫度。
It can be seen from the entire incident that the Secretary for Justice has actually underestimated the temperature of the hot kitchen