Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
香港有很豐裕的經濟成果，但這些經濟成果並非所有香港人均能享受，能享受的只有一小撮富有人士，窮人在這個社會上沒有立錐之地。
Hong Kong has achieved great economic success but not everyone in Hong Kong can enjoy the fruits of success . Only a handful of rich people can be benefited while the poor do not even have a tiny place to live in
他偷換概念，粉飾太平，極度虛偽。
He mixed up different concepts and painted a rosy picture . What a hypocrite!
全民退休保障變成高額長者生活津貼，原本提供予長者的持續保障，結果變成政府一力承擔，商界並沒有任何承擔，而最終高額長者生活津貼隨時會"爆煲"，可持續的全民退休保障方案就沒有了。
Universal retirement protection is replaced by a higher tier of Old Age Living Allowance OALA . The continuous assistance that should be provided to the elderly is now solely financed by the Government . Without the support from the business sector the Government may eventually be unable to finance the higher tier of OALA and the sustainable universal retirement protection will never be implemented
更重要的是，由免審查，給長者基本的生活尊嚴，變成要審查，令他們受到更多羞辱，指他們是社會的包袱，更揭開他們的荷包，看看他們有多少錢，才肯保障他們，這便是偷換概念，面目全非。
Moreover OALA which should be non - means - tested to provide the elderly with the basic dignity of living is now means - tested subjecting the elderly to more humiliation . The Government claims that elders are burdens of society and assessment is conducted to see how much money they have before provision of protection . That is mixing up different concepts and changing the whole nature of OALA
標準工時變成合約工時，還只適用於月薪11,000元以下的人。
Standard working hours has become contractual working hours and applicable only to those earning less than 11,000 a month
便是在僱員與僱主簽約時，任由僱主在僱員最沒有議價能力時剝削他們。
It means that when signing an employment contract the employer can exploit an employee who has the least bargaining power
一切一切都是偷換概念，剝削基層，勞工未能得到保障，長者得不到保障，這便是為甚麼眾多市民上街遊行的原因。
All these are examples of mixing up concepts and exploiting the grass roots . Workers and the elderly are not duly protected . These are the reasons why so many people take to the streets
每年的七一遊行，市民其實不只有一個訴求，而是有很多不同的訴求，說得動聽些，可謂百花齊放，但事實上是社會千瘡百孔。
In each years 1 July march participants do not come with one but many aspirations . To put it nicer a hundred flowers blossom; but the reality is that the community is rife with all sorts of problems
香港人並沒有分享到香港的經濟成果，所以主辦單位才說要重奪香港，不是重奪我們的政治權利這麼簡單，而是重奪香港人在香港生活應有的尊嚴。
Ordinary people cannot share the fruits of economic development . That is why the organizer of the march talks about retaking Hong Kong not simply to retake our political powers but also to retake the peoples dignity of living in Hong Kong
他們那些粉飾太平的說話，完全不能欺騙香港人。
All the remarks that gloss over the problems cannot fool Hong Kong people whatsoever
其實我本來還有很多事想說，但我最近印象最深刻的，是近日一位撿紙皮的婆婆被檢控的事。
Actually there are other issues I would like to talk about but recently the prosecution of an old woman who collects cardboard for a living has impressed me most deeply
我們的長者沒有全民退休保障，而高額長者生活津貼、老人申請綜援均有標籤效應，長者為了維護自己的尊嚴，拖着年邁身軀，上街撿紙皮，自食其力，但食物環境衞生署嚴厲執法，婆婆因出售1元紙皮而被控告。
Elderly people in Hong Kong do not have retirement protection and the application for the higher tier of OALA or the Comprehensive Social Security Allowance will have a labelling effect . To uphold their dignity elderly people though being frail collect cardboard on the streets to make a living . Yet the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department strictly enforced the law and prosecuted an old woman for selling cardboard for 1
我以為我是在看1800年代雨果所寫的悲慘世界，我們現在與19世紀沒有分別，枉建制派議員還敢說香港有多好多好，這些好事只屬於他們，不屬於基層。
I thought I was reading Victor HUGOs Les Miserables written in the 1800s . There is no difference between our world and his in the 19 century . How dare the pro - establishment Members say how good and how wonderful Hong Kong is
所以，我要真普選，也是最大的公因數......
That is because under the coterie election system government policies tilt toward Hence I want genuine universal suffrage which is also the biggest factor
我澄清，我是全心全意、非常真誠地指何君堯議員厚顏無耻，而我認為這是fair comment。
I clarify that I wholeheartedly and very sincerely accused Dr Junius HO of being shameless and I think that was a fair comment
如果代理主席認為我違反《議事規則》，我現在便離開會議廳。
If the Deputy President considers that I have violated the Rules of Procedure I will leave the Chamber immediately
主席，首先，我感謝尹兆堅議員提出"正視七一遊行市民的訴求"這項議案。
President first of all I would like to thank Mr Andrew WAN for moving a motion on Facing up to the aspirations of the people participating in the 1 July march
昨天多位議員已經就民主普選、要求反貪污、捉CY等提出論據和訴求。
Yesterday many Members already put forward their arguments and aspirations for democratic universal suffrage anti - corruption and catching CY
今天，為了中國的人權狀況，我呼籲市民一定要出席七一大遊行，向國家主席及國家領導人表達我們對中國人權狀況的深切關注和強烈不滿。
Today in view of the human rights situation in China I call upon members of the public to join the 1 July march so as to express to the State President and State leaders our deep concerns about and strong dissatisfaction with the human rights situation in China
主席，很多市民都知道，我曾經在廉政公署工作，很多人問我，為何返回民主黨擔任總幹事。
President many people know that I once worked with the Independent Commission Against Corruption ICAC . They asked me why I resigned and became the chief executive of the Democratic Party
其中一個原因是，我曾經在廉署宿舍觀看劉曉波獲頒諾貝爾和平獎的電視直播，那張"空櫈"令我心情激盪。
Here is one of the reasons . When I watched the live television broadcast of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to LIU Xiaobo in the ICAC quarter I was emotionally aroused by the empty chair
我不斷問自己：我是否應該繼續在廉署如此寬裕和安穩地生活？
I kept asking myself whether I should continue to work in ICAC and lead an amiable and stable life
香港的政治環境相對穩定，我可否為國家、為中國的人權及為香港的民主一起奮鬥？
Now that the political environment in Hong Kong is relatively stable can I do something for the country for human rights in China and for democracy in Hong Kong?
我最終決定從政，離開廉署。
I finally decided to leave ICAC and engage in politics
很多人問我，中國人權與香港有何關係？
I am asked by many people in what ways human rights in China are related to Hong Kong
我想告訴廣大香港市民，因為地理、經濟、文化等因素，香港與國內是密不可分的。
Let me tell members of the general public Hong Kong and the Mainland are inseparable due to geographical economic and cultural factors
所有香港市民都是中華民族的一分子，我們血脈相連，我們不忍心看到同胞受到迫害，也不忍心看到國家的人權狀況不斷惡化。
All Hong Kong people are members of the Chinese nation . We are of the same blood and we cannot bear to see compatriots being persecuted and we cannot bear to see the continuous deterioration of the human rights situation in the Mainland
諾貝爾和平獎得主劉曉波先生，為了爭取中國的民主而犧牲自由、家庭和健康，他現在身患末期肝癌，中國政府容許他保外就醫。
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mr LIU Xiaobo has sacrificed his freedom family and health to strive for democracy in China . He is now suffering from terminal liver cancer and the Chinese Government has approved his application for medical parole
有人說有關做法顯示中國政府的寬大；對不起，如果這樣做是寬大，我只能說中國比北韓政府寬大，因為北韓政府令一名美國青年腦幹死 亡，最終把一個植物人送返美國。
Some said that the Chinese Government has accorded lenient treatment; I am sorry if that is lenient treatment I could only say that the Chinese Government is more lenient than the North Korean Government as the North Korean Government after causing brain stem death of a young American finally released him back to the United States in a vegetative state
劉曉波是否真正獲得自由？
Is LIU Xiaobo really free?
對不起，他沒有行動自由、沒有言論自由也沒有政治思想的自由，他只是由一個小監獄轉往一個大監獄。
Sorry he cannot enjoy freedom of action freedom of speech and freedom of political thought; he has only been transferred from a small prison to a large prison
我要求中央政府容許劉曉波及其家人盡快出國，讓他在餘下的日子裏享受寶貴的自由空氣。
I request the Central Government to allow LIU Xiaobo and his family members to go abroad as soon as possible so that LIU Xiaobo can enjoy the precious free air in his remaining days
2009年，劉曉波再度入獄前發表一篇名為"我沒有敵人"的文章。
In 2009 LIU Xiaobo published an article entitled I have no enemies before he was imprisoned again
劉曉波面對長年壓迫他的中共政權，能夠以寬大的胸襟說出"我沒有敵人"，但中共政權反而不斷製造敵人。
In the face of the Communist Party of China CPC regime which has been suppressing him LIU Xiaobo managed to say in a broad - minded manner that I have no enemies but the CPC regime have conversely created enemies incessantly
主席，光明總會戰勝黑暗，正義總會戰勝邪惡，民主總會戰勝獨裁。
President the light will always defeat darkness justice will always prevail over evil and democracy will always prevail over dictatorship
我謹此陳辭，呼籲所有香港市民出席七一大遊行，捍衞香港，爭取中國的民主自由。
I so submit . I call upon all Hong Kong people to participate in the 1 July march to defend Hong Kong and fight for democracy and freedom in China
代理主席，我發言支持"維護動物權益"的議案。
Deputy President I speak in support of the motion on Safeguarding animal rights
事實上，我曾在2010年提出"制訂動物友善政策"的議案，並獲得本會大多數跨黨派議員支持，予以通過。
In fact in 2010 I also moved the motion on Formulating an animal - friendly policy which was passed by the Council with cross - party support from the majority of Members present
今天，再有議員提出類似議案，我感到十分高興。
I am delighted that a similar motion is moved in this Council again today
剛才在會議廳外，有同事跟我笑說，我提出的修正案將原議案的6個重點增加至16個重點。
A moment ago some Honourable colleagues said to me jokingly outside the Chamber that my amendment seeks to increase the 6 key points in the original motion to 16
由於現時社會上討論維護動物權益和動物福利時，仍有很多不足之處，所以我希望若修正案能夠獲得議會通過，應盡量涵蓋在香港動物權益方面需要改善的地方。
At present the subject of safeguarding animal rights and welfare has yet to be thoroughly and thoughtfully discussed in society . That is why I hope that if my amendment can be passed it should cover as many areas of improvement as possible in respect of safeguarding animal rights in Hong Kong
當然，這16項建議亦未必包括所有動物權益團體的意見，不過我認為修正案內容已涵蓋各個重點。
Of course these 16 suggestions may not cover the views of all animal rights groups but I think the contents of my amendment are comprehensive enough
我很高興在相隔7年後，再有議員就這議題提出議案辯論，令我感到我在議會內並非孤軍作戰，而是很多跨黨派議員都同意應為動物權益多做工作。
I am delighted that after seven years an Honourable colleague moved a motion on this subject for debate in this Council again so that I know I am not alone in this fight . Many cross - party Members also agree that more should be done to safeguard animal rights
然而，這亦正好反映政府在動物權益工作上，做得非常不足。
This rightly reflects that the Government has hardly done enough in respect of animal rights
具體情況我在修正案已有闡述，在此不再多說。
As the relevant points have been already been set out in detail in my amendment I will not repeat the same here
第一點是虐待動物的問題。
The first point is animal cruelty
我相信沒有議員會否認，在香港虐待動物的問題仍然十分嚴重，但執法機關往往未能捉拿犯人歸案，而根據警方表示，最主要原因是調查方面有困難。
I think no Member will dispute that animal cruelty is still a serious problem in Hong Kong but the perpetrators can always walk free . According to the Police the major problem lies with the difficulties in investigation
大多判罰款數千元或社會服務令，即使判處監禁，亦以緩刑為主。
In most cases the convicted persons were only sentenced to a fine of several thousand dollars or a community service order; even if a term of imprisonment is imposed the sentence is always suspended
代理主席，相信你也看到，當局接獲的求助個案數字很低，而即使是議員辦事處甚或動物義工，日常所收到的投訴個案可能一年也不只這些數目，但因為警方或相關部門沒有立案，數字便如此低。
Deputy President as you may also note from the above figures the number of reports received by the authorities is very low indeed . I think even a Members office or an animal welfare volunteer organization would receive more complaint cases in one year than those figures taken together . But as the Police and the relevant department were not keen to conduct investigation the number of reports they received was kept at a very low level
再者，被定罪的人刑罰這麼低，亦毫無阻嚇性。
Moreover the penalties imposed on convicted persons are too lenient to have any deterrent effect
因此，我經常強調，律政司應就着判刑過輕的個案提出覆核。
Therefore I have always stressed that the Department of Justice should apply for a review if a lenient sentence has been passed
然而，很可惜，在過去3年，律政司從沒有就任何判刑過輕的虐待動物個案提出覆核，這確實令我非常失望。
But regrettably over the past three years the Department of Justice has never applied to review the sentence of convicted animal cruelty cases with lenient sentence . I am indeed very disappointed
我再次強調，我們很希望特區政府能夠成立"動物警察"，加強調查虐待動物案件，而當局亦應就判刑過輕的虐待動物案件提出覆核。
I must stress again that it is our earnest hope for the SAR Government to set up animal police teams to strengthen investigation on animal cruelty cases and the authorities must also apply for a review if a lenient sentence has been passed on convicted animal cruelty cases
該條例當時以英國的法例為藍本，但英國已於2006年對相關法例作大幅修訂，反觀我們事隔80年從未作過任何修訂，是否太落後了？
While the Ordinance was modelled on the then prevailing British legislation such legislation was substantially revised in 2006 . But in Hong Kong no amendment has ever been made to the Ordinance in the past 80 - odd years . Does it mean that we are lagging far behind?
我們認為當局應制訂全面的動物保護法。
We consider that it is high time for the authorities to enact comprehensive legislation on animal protection
有一個例子，令我印象非常深刻。
There is a case which has left a deep impression on me
事後該名男子除了被警方控告傷害妻子外，亦被控一項刑事毀壞貓隻的罪名。
After the man was caught by the Police he was prosecuted for an assault charge against his wife as well as a criminal damage charge against a cat
究竟是警方不熟悉虐待動物的法例，抑或有其他原因？
Was it because the Police was unfamiliar with the law on animal cruelty or were there other reasons?
此外，現時有很多遺棄動物的人士，雖然他們在法例之下屬於違法，但很少被檢控。
Separately although many people who abandoned their animals have committed an offence under the law they are rarely prosecuted
如果當局能夠增加認可團體的數目，便能夠幫助更多社區動物。
If the authorities increase the number of approved AWOs a greater number of community animals would stand to benefit
最後，我想談談保護瀕危物種的工作。
Last but not least I would like to talk about the protection of endangered species
我希望政府稍後能夠就我剛才提出的4點，作出重點回應。
I hope the Government will give a detailed response later to the four points I just mentioned
我亦希望當局能夠就我提出的16點建議，作出正面處理。
I also hope that the authorities will take forward the 16 recommendations in my amendment in a proactive manner
最後，我希望各位同事都支持我的修正案。
Finally I hope that Honourable colleagues will support my amendment
代理主席，我動議我經修改的修正案，進一步修正經梁美芬議員、譚文豪議員及葛珮帆議員修正的鄺俊宇議員議案。
Deputy President I move that Mr KWONG Chun - yus motion as amended by Dr Priscilla LEUNG Mr Jeremy TAM and Dr Elizabeth QUAT be further amended by my revised amendment
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：陳克勤議員就經梁美芬議員、譚文豪議員及葛珮帆議員修正的鄺俊宇議員議案動議的修正案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That Hon CHAN Hak - kans amendment to Mr KWONG Chun - yus motion as amended by Dr Priscilla LEUNG Mr Jeremy TAM and Dr Elizabeth QUAT be passed
政府應該投放更多資源努力改善，而這亦絕對不是甚麼"五星級的家"。
The Government should put in more resources to make further improvements and the shelter is definitely not a five - star home
可笑的是，何君堯議員剛才示範了建制派議員如何形容香港有多好。
It is hilarious that Dr Junius HO just now demonstrated how Members of the pro - establishment camp painted a rosy picture of Hong Kong
代理主席，有時候同事之間難免會唇槍舌劍。
Deputy President it is inevitable that colleagues may sometimes engage in heated debates
我當然希望以最有禮貌的方式辯論，而最有禮貌的方式莫過於合十。
I certainly hope that the debate can be held in the most polite way and the most polite way of greeting is putting our palms together
不少佛教朋友都知道，這手勢代表極大尊重，所以我不明白為何何君堯議員會如此敏感。
As many Buddhist believers may be aware this gesture symbolizes great respect . I have no idea why Dr Junius HO is so sensitive but it does not matter
代理主席，我當然不會罵何君堯議員厚顏無耻，因為這不是由我們定奪的，有收看直播的朋友應該清楚了解。
Deputy President I will definitely not chide Dr Junius HO for being shameless as I am not in a position to say so . People who are watching the live television broadcast should have a clear picture
我想起孔子一句很好的說話："道之以政，齊之以刑，民免而無耻。
I remember a very good saying of Confucius If the people be led by laws and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments they will try to avoid the punishment but have no sense of shame
如果我們是用道德和制度讓人民在城市中生活，而不是用很無理、不合時宜且顯然有缺憾的制度束縛他們，大家都會樂意守法，樂意為城市好。
If people living in the city are governed by virtue and institutions but not by unreasonable outdated and apparently deficient systems they would be more than willing to comply with the law and work for the well - being of the city
厚顏無耻就留待某些人對號入座，我謹此陳辭。
I will leave the word shameless to whoever wants to take it personally . I so submit
尹議員，你有甚麼規程問題？
Mr WAN what is your point?
我一直在聆聽議員的發言，發覺很多建制派同事均有用類似的字眼，包括指提出議案的同事是"政棍"，又或是猜測我們的動機，指我們抹黑政府是為了誤導市民，動員上街，攪亂香港。
I have been listening to Members speeches and noticed that many colleagues of the pro - establishment camp have used similar terms such as calling the mover of this motion a political swindler or speculating on our motives accusing us of smearing the Government in the hope of misleading members of the public mobilizing them to take to the streets and bringing chaos to Hong Kong
如果議員認為某議員的發言具有冒犯性，請在該位議員發言時或發言完畢的合適時間提出。
If Members think that the speech of a certain Member is offensive please timely raise a point of order while the Member is still speaking or after he finishes his speech
能夠在議事廳內討論動物權益和動物保護法例，是我期待以久的事。
I have long awaited the opportunity to discuss animal rights as well as animal protection legislation in the chamber
香港的動物權益一直處於弱勢，記得我10年前出任區議員時，最初期的工作之一，便是在區議會會議上動議調查流浪貓被虐殺事件的議案。
Animal rights have always been neglected in Hong Kong . I remember that when I became a District Council member 10 years ago one of my earliest tasks at the District Council was to move a motion on investigating the abuse and killing of stray cats
但是，我當時回應一句，指貓狗沒有選票，但我們有責任保護牠們的生命安全，保障牠們的權益。
However in my reply back then I said since cats and dogs were not entitled to vote we had the responsibility to protect their lives and safety and safeguard their rights and interests
為甚麼動物權益沒有受到政府的重視？
Why doesnt the Government attach importance to animal rights?
原因很簡單，動物不懂得投票，亦不懂得說人話，更不懂得為自己爭取應有的權益。
The reason is very simple . Animals cannot vote or speak the human language not to mention striving for their entitled rights and interests
不少社區貓狗被人虐殺毒害後，兇徒卻能逃之夭夭，逍遙法外。
After some cats and dogs had been abused killed and poisoned the perpetrators could have absconded and escaped justice
過了不久，又會發生另一宗動物虐殺案。
After a while another case of cruel killing of animal would take place
條例分散，以致各部門各自為政，不能真正推動一套整全的動物保護法例。
The fragmentation of laws results in a lack of coordination among various departments making it impossible to promote a truly holistic set of legislation on animal protection
我知道我提出是項議員議案，動物未必聽得懂，但也印證了甘地的一句明言："一個城市的文明程度，取決於城市的人民如何看待動物"。
I know that animals may not understand this motion that I propose . However my motion has also borne testimony to a famous saying of Mr Mahatma GANDHI The degree to which a city is civilized depends on the way how the people in the city treat animals
在2017年的香港，不少香港人也願意蹲下來聆聽動物的心聲，是因為生命無分貴賤、不分高低，不應該剝奪動物生存的權利，更不應該以虐殺動物為樂。
In Hong Kong nowadays many local people are willing to squat down to listen to the thoughts of animals because all lives are precious and there should be no distinction between human and animal lives . It is improper to deprive animals of their right to live not to mention taking pleasure in abusing and killing them
我不認同貓一定要有功用，並非必須能夠捉老鼠才能生存。
I do not agree that cats must be put to some use; it is not necessary for them to be able to catch mice for survival
據我所知，現時一些警區設有專隊負責調查相關案件，但不是每區都有。
As far as I know some police districts but not all have currently set up a specialized team to investigate related cases
事實上，大家可以想象，在現時由警務處、愛護動物協會和漁護署合作推出的動物守護計劃下，儘管動物督察很有心，他們仍未獲賦執法權力。
In fact as you can imagine under the Animal Watch Scheme jointly implemented by the Hong Kong Police Force the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and AFCD while animal inspectors are very dedicated they have not been given any law enforcement power
貓狗的兇案現場，可能較人類的謀殺案現場 更難處理。
The crime scene of the murder of cats and dogs may be even more difficult to handle than the scene of human murder
由於沒有人證可以指證殺害貓狗的無聊人，甚至連取用閉路電視紀錄也關卡重重，動物督察欠缺執法所需的權力。
Since there is no eyewitness to testify against those senseless people who killed cats and dogs and even the acquisition of CCTV record has to go through many barriers animal inspectors do not have the necessary power to enforce the law
我感激社會各界廣泛關注，以及議事廳內不少同事與我們合力，藉動物保護法的議案推動整體社會保護動物生命的氣氛。
I appreciate the widespread concerns of various sectors of the community and the willingness of many Members in the Chamber to join us in promoting an awareness of animal life protection across the community by means of the motion on animal protection legislation
因此，我今天有幸能夠站在這個位置，我會形容為我終於向自己其中一個夢想向前邁進一步。
Hence I am fortunate to be able to stand in this position today . I would describe this as a step forward which I have finally made towards one of my dreams
我相信每位愛護動物的市民也不能忍受這種情況，我們的動物福利和權益是時候要進步。
I believe that all members of the public who love animals will not tolerate this situation . It is high time for us to improve our animal welfare rights and interests
我希望莫忘初衷，履行我10年前在區議會的言論。
I hope that I will not forget my original goal and will make good on my words at the District Council 10 years ago
動物們未必知道，但我希望能夠為牠們做得更多，制訂一個完善的制度，保障動物的生命；建立一個友善的動物社區，讓動物可以搭乘公共交通工具、進入公園；並將保護動物的課題列入教科書，宣揚保護牠們的生命。
While animals may not know I hope that I can work more for them by setting up a sound regime to protect their lives establishing an animal - friendly community where animals can travel on public transports and have access to parks and introducing the subject of animal protection in textbooks so as to promote the protection of their lives
以生命影響生命，令這個城市成長的小朋友，長大後也有仁慈之心。
By using animal lives to influence childrens lives we hope that children growing up in this city will become kind - hearted adults in future
代理主席，接下來我會聆聽同事就這項議案發表的不同意見。
Deputy President next I will listen to the various views of colleagues on this motion
我會依次請要動議修正案的毛孟靜議員、梁美芬議員、譚文豪議員、葛珮帆議員及陳克勤議員發言；但他們在現階段不可動議修正案。
I will call upon Members who move the amendments to speak in the following order Ms Claudia MO Dr Priscilla LEUNG Mr Jeremy TAM Dr Elizabeth QUAT and Mr CHAN Hak - kan; but they may not move amendments at this stage
代理主席，我相信在座各位提出修正案的同事，均出於愛護動物的感情；對大原則而言，民主黨是支持的。
Deputy President I believe that the colleagues present who have out of their affection for animals proposed amendments to my motion . The Democratic Party supports their general principles
毛孟靜議員的修正案，正好提醒政府及參與動物討論的人士，不應再停留在食物安全及環境衞生的層面。
Ms Claudia MOs amendment is precisely a reminder to the Government and people who have taken part in the discussion on animals that they should no longer stay on the level of food safety and environmental hygiene . Among the current Hong Kong laws in relation to animals only the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance Cap
香港現時有關動物的法例，除第169章《防止殘酷對待動物條例》及第170章《野生動物保護條例》均是直接以動物為服務對象外，其餘也只是服務社會上其他議題。
169 and the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance Cap . 170 are directly targeting animals well - being . All other laws serve purposes related to other social issues only
換言之，立法原意是保護人，而不是保護動物。
In other words the legislative intent of such laws is to protect human beings rather than animals
在香港遺棄動物原則上是犯法，但《狂犬病條例》旨在打擊狂犬病，以保障市民健康出發。
It is in principle illegal to abandon animals in Hong Kong but the Rabies Ordinance seeks to fight rabies for the protection of public health
由此可見，社會不能容忍的並非遺棄動物，而是被遺棄動物所帶來的健康風險。
From this we can see that what the community cannot tolerate is not the abandonment of animals but the health risks posed by abandoned animals
故此，漁農自然護理署多次拒絕就遺棄狗隻進行執法。
For this reason the Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department has repeatedly refused to enforce the law on abandoning dogs
這情況當然令人相當失望。
This situation is of course rather disappointing
我同時要澄清的是，外間經常以為保護動物的對象實質上只包括貓、狗等寵物，這是不正確的。
Meanwhile I have to clarify that it is incorrect for outsiders to often think that the animals to be protected essentially include only such pets as cats and dogs
因此，我們會支持毛孟靜議員的修正案，加入對保護海洋生物的保護。
For this reason we will support Ms Claudia MOs amendment adding the protection of marine life
所有動物均應享有生存的權利。
All animals should be entitled to the right to survive
對於譚文豪議員的議案，我們是支持的。
We also support Mr Jeremy TAMs amendment
野豬狩獵隊的存廢已爭議多年，政府必須回應現時的社會潮流，以及在保障市民安全的情況下，以其他方式達致人類與野豬共存。
Given the years of controversies over the retention or otherwise of wild pig hunting teams the Government must respond to the current social trends and achieve the coexistence of people with wild pigs by other means subject to the protection of public safety
為了向前走出第一步，我們希望大家對各項修正案投贊成票。
To take the first step forward we hope that Members will vote in favour of the various amendments
正如一些朋友形容，今天能在議事廳就保護動物的法例進行辯論，為香港的動物權益揭開新一頁。
As some friends have said the fact that we can debate animal protection legislation in the Chamber today has opened a new chapter on animal rights in Hong Kong
我們希望是次辯論能帶動更廣泛的社會討論，亦希望政府可聽取民間意見，對保護動物的訴求展開積極行動。
We hope that this debate will give impetus to more extensive discussion in the community and that the Government will take on board public views and take proactive action to address the requests for animal protection