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在法案委員會的討論中，多個問題根本尚未釐清，或特區政府不願意更深入論述。
During the discussion at the Bills Committee quite a number of issues have simply not been clarified or the HKSAR Government has been unwilling to explain in greater detail
我舉數個例子。
I cite a few examples
第一，國際法將如何適用？
First what is the applicability of international laws?
其實當局曾作出答覆。
The authorities have indeed provided a reply
當時有議員問當局，如將來出現國際爭議，國際的條款責任為何？當局答覆如下："就'內地口岸區'而言，特區政府曾與中央政府就國際條約在該處的適用問題進行溝通。
When asked by a Member as to our duties under international treaties in the event of future international disputes the Administration has replied as follows In relation to the MPA [Mainland Port Area] the HKSAR Government has communicated with the CPG [Central Peoples Government] on the applicability of international treaties thereat
雙方認為'內地口岸區'作為邊檢口岸，主要作出入境、海關、檢疫檢驗之用，且所涉範圍面積很小，因此在'內地口岸區'實施'一地兩檢'以致在條約適用方面產生重大問題的可能性亦相對很低。
Both sides consider that the MPA as a clearance port is mainly used for the purposes of immigration customs and quarantine and the area involved is minimal . Substantial difficulties in applying international treaties due to the implementation of co - location arrangement in the MPA would be rather unlikely
如有需要，特區政府會與中央政府就國際條約在'內地口岸區'的實施問題進行磋商，並以適當的方式處理。
Where necessary the HKSAR Government and the CPG would engage in consultations on the implementation of international treaties in the MPA and handle the matter as appropriate
答覆中有兩點，即"面積很小"......
There are two points in the reply namely the area is minimal
問題正正就是《條例草案》詳情欠奉。
The problem with the Bill lies exactly in its lack of details
究竟甚麼人員可以進入內地口岸區執行職務？
What kind of officers can actually enter the Mainland Port Area MPA to discharge their duties?
不過，這是否代表駐中國內地的領事便可以進入香港的內地口岸區？
However does it mean that consuls who are stationed in the Mainland can enter MPA in Hong Kong?
背後的原因，是駐內地的領事可能與內地政府簽署了協議，適用範圍不包含香港這個地方。
The reason for this is that consuls stationed in the Mainland and the Mainland Government might have signed agreements under which Hong Kong had not been included within the scope of application
但是，連我們一個如此簡單的問題，當局亦無法提供資料。
However the authorities have failed to even provide us with the information in response to our simple question
根據《香港鐵路附例》，石崗的範圍原則上沒有外界人士出入。
Under the Mass Transit Railway By - laws the SSS area is in principle off limits to all outsiders
在19次會議中，有關當局不斷迴避一些問題，並無正面面對。
At the 19 meetings held the authorities have kept evading some questions and have failed to face them squarely
主席，我發言支持陳淑莊議員的中止待續議案。
President I speak in support of Ms Tanya CHANs adjournment motion
我支持她的原因很簡單。
The reasons for me to give my support are simple
第一，《廣深港高鐵條例草案》違憲，即違反《基本法》。一項違反《基本法》的《條例草案》不應在立法機關通過。
Firstly the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill is unconstitutional meaning that it contravenes the Basic Law and the legislature should not pass a bill that contravenes the Basic Law
《基本法》第十八條亦清楚訂明我希望香港市民聽清楚，這項條文沒有任何含糊之處"在香港特別行政區實行的法律為本法以及本法第八條規定的香港原有法律和香港特別行政區立法機關制定的法律。
The stipulations in Article 18 of the Basic Law are also clear―I hope the people of Hong Kong will listen clearly and be aware that there is nothing ambiguous in this Article―The laws in force in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall be this Law the laws previously in force in Hong Kong as provided for in Article 8 of this Law and the laws enacted by the legislature of the Region
因此，《條例草案》顯然違反《基本法》第十八條。
Therefore the Bill is obviously in contravention of Article 18 of the Basic Law
當然，《條例草案》不單違反《基本法》第十八條，前任律政司司長袁國強早前亦曾指出，他明白《條例草案》會引起關注，亦明白《條例草案》有機會被視為抵觸多項《基本法》條文，包括第八條、第十八條及第二十二條。
Of course the Bill does not only contravene Article 18 of the Basic Law . As pointed out by former Secretary for Justice Rimsky YUEN in his earlier remarks the Bill would likely cause concerns and might be regarded as contravening a number of articles of the Basic Law including Articles 8 18 and 22
袁國強本身清楚明白這一點。
Rimsky YUEN was well aware of this point
政府要求本港的立法機關通過一項明顯違反《基本法》的《條例草案》，但我們今天面對的通過理據，卻是快將完工的高鐵要趕及今年第三季通車。
The Government is now urging the legislature of Hong Kong to pass the Bill which obviously contravenes the Basic Law and the justification presented to us today is that the soon - to - be - completed XRL must commission in the third quarter of this year
若不盡快通過《條例草案》，我們"阻住地球轉"就是大逆不道。
If we do not expeditiously pass the Bill we are throwing a spanner in the works which is treacherous
然而，不要忘記，"一地兩檢"的爭議始於10多年前。
However we must not forget that the controversies over the co - location arrangement have arisen for more than a decade
"一地兩檢"的爭議並非始於昨天，但政府經過多年才提出方案，然後要求立法機關在1年內完成整個立法程序，並指《條例草案》若不獲通過，就是立法機關的責任。
The controversies over the co - location arrangement were not something that came up yesterday . It is just that the Government has taken years to put forth a co - location proposal but requested the legislature to finish the law - making procedure within one year . Worse still the Government holds that the legislature should be held responsible if the Bill cannot be passed
我不明白為何立法機關可以隨時變成橡皮圖章。
I simply cannot see why the legislature should become a rubber stamp at any time
即使特區政府或建制派同事今天認為這項關乎"一地兩檢"的《條例草案》沒有違反《基本法》，但《基本法》其實清楚明確地註明香港不會實施內地法律。
Even if the SAR Government or the pro - establishment Members do not consider this Bill as contravening the Basic Law today the Basic Law is clear and unequivocal in stating that Hong Kong shall not apply the Mainland laws
法案何時提交，沒問題；整項工程延後3年，沒問題；超資200億元，沒問題；整項工程嚴重虧損，毫無經濟效益，也沒問題。
It does not matter when the bill will be submitted; it does not matter that the project has been delayed for three years or there is a cost overrun of 20 billion; it does not matter if the project is making a serious loss and is not cost - effective at all
香港是法治社會，大家都要守規矩。
Hong Kong is governed by the rule of law and everyone is bound by the rules
可是，統治者現在帶頭不守這個規矩，並且由特區政府和我們的立法機關附和。
Yet our ruler takes the lead to break this principle followed by the SAR Government and our legislature
當這個規矩蕩然無存，我們的社會秩序還剩下甚麼？
When this principle is gone what is left for maintaining our social order?
就只剩下強盜邏輯。
All we have is only the gangster logic
我們猶如回到原始森林，兇惡的、掌權的、持槍的，可以說了算，有錢的、位高權重的，也可以說了算。
It seems that we have fallen back into the jungle where people with force power and weapons can have the final say; those with money status and prestige can have the final say too
這樣的香港社會，是我們願意看到的嗎？
Do we want to see our society reducing to this state?
我們是否要為了便捷、為了節省數分鐘時間，而願意放棄香港人的基本保障，願意面對連基本規矩也不遵守的社會？
Are we willing for convenience sake and for saving a few minutes of commuting time to give up our basic protection and live in a society not even bound by the fundamental principle?
當政府強行要議員通過這項違憲的《條例草案》，強行要立法機關違反《基本法》，我們可以做甚麼？
When the Government presses Members to pass the Bill despite its unconstitutionality and presses the legislature to act in contravention of the Basic Law what can we do?
我們今天只可以站在這裏發言，但最多只可發言36小時。
Today all we can do is to rise and speak in this Chamber for 36 hours at most
在香港的回歸過程中，我們幾經辛苦，根據《中英聯合聲明》在國際社會的監察下建立《基本法》，但《基本法》今天竟斷送在我們手上。
During the process of Hong Kongs return to the Mainland we had painstakingly enacted the Basic Law according to the Joint Declaration under the supervision of the international community; yet the Basic Law is ruined by us today
如果立法機關今天容許《條例草案》通過，香港還有甚麼價值？
If the legislature allows the Bill to be passed today what values can Hong Kong hold on to?
我們還可以把持甚麼價值和 原則，向公眾證明立法機關具有獨立性，能夠代表市民，堅持原則，並會根據《基本法》行事？
What values and principles can we hold on to in order to show to the public that the legislature is independent and is able to represent the public adhere to its principles and act in accordance with the Basic Law?
主席，你劃線，葉劉淑儀議員劃線，我們的社會不斷劃線，越來越多紅線，越來越多界限。
President you have drawn a line; Mrs Regina IP also drew a line . Our society keeps drawing lines giving us more red lines and boundaries
但是，我們的基本規矩，我們卻不遵守，任由有權有勢的人隨便劃線，把空間越劃越小。
However we fail to comply with the fundamental principles and allow the bigwigs to draw lines at will restricting our space
香港已經沒有空間，生活沒有空間，工作沒有空間，生命也沒有空間，換來的是甚麼？
Hong Kong does not have much space left . We do not have a space for living and work and even for life . What do we get in return?
方便做生意？
For doing business?
香港只剩下生意、只剩下方便。
There are only two things left in Hong Kong Business and convenience
我們不需要文明嗎？
Dont we need civilization?
我們會抗爭到底。
We will fight to the end
請允許我以普通話發言。
Please allow me to speak in Putonghua
區諾軒議員，請你尊重議會。
Mr AU Nok - hin please respect the Council
我明白，大家非常關注沙中線工程質素及安全風險一事。
I understand that Members have grave concern over the works quality and safety risks of the Shatin to Central Link
區諾軒議員要求本會即時辯論這事，我認為，有關事宜確實是公眾非常關注的，但並不符合《議事規則》第162條所指的迫切性，因為議員即使不在今次會議進行辯論，也不會失去就此事表達意見的機會。
Regarding Mr AU Nok - hins request that this issue be debated by the Council immediately I hold that this issue though of grave public concern is not urgent within the meaning of RoP 162 because even if it is not debated at this meeting Members will not lose the opportunity to express their views on it
范國威議員，如你認為我未能掌握你的論點，你可以在其他場合與我討論。
Mr Gary FAN if you consider that I fail to grasp your points you may discuss with me on other occasions
我們應善盡議員的職責，特別考慮到《條例草案》關乎"一國兩制"下的一項特別安排，屬前所未有，而其他國家也沒有"一國兩制"。
We should duly perform our responsibilities as Members particularly considering that the Bill concerns a special arrangement under one country two systems which will be unprecedented and that no other countries have implemented one country two systems
陳帆局長近月多次向我們解釋，指其他國家也有"一地兩檢"的安排。
In recent months Secretary Frank CHAN repeatedly explained to us that other countries have also adopted the co - location arrangement
很多人也許會認為有否搞錯？
Many may consider my suggestion ludicrous
但如果這項《條例草案》那麼急切，又對民生和經濟有重大影響，為何議員不可以在7月、8月和9月留在這裏開會？
If the Bill is so urgent and it will have significant effects on peoples livelihood and our economy why cant Members continue to attend Council meetings in July August and September?
我可以留下來開會，我沒有問題。
I can attend Council meetings and have no problem with the arrangement
因為我在過去一兩年不斷向政府索取資料，但這些資料也是欠奉。
We have been asking the Government to provide information over the past one or two years but no information has ever been provided
我不相信政府對有關要求也不能做到。
I cannot believe that the Government cannot accede to this request
其實，這項分析極為客觀，而乘搭飛機與高鐵短、中、 長途的旅程時間，轉車位置和售票安排等資料，現時亦應已備妥。
In fact the analysis is very objective . Information including the travelling times by plane and by XRL for short - medium - and long - haul trips interchange locations and fare arrangements etc . should be available by now
如果能向我們提供這些資料，我們也會較信服政府的理據，知道原來高鐵真的很便捷，雖然我也懷疑是否短、中、長途旅程都有便捷度，我懷疑長程未必會有。
If such information can be provided to us we will be more convinced about the Governments justification . Then we will understand that XRL is really a convenient mode of transport although I doubt whether that is the case for short - medium - and long - haul trips . I wonder whether long - haul trips by XRL can really save time
我現在就其他方面發言。
I will speak on other issues now
如此具傷害性的安排及不能令人信服的理據，我們可以做甚麼來減少傷害呢？
What can we do to alleviate the effect resulted from the harmful arrangement and the unconvincing justification?
我想爭取多些時間，令《基本法》下的"一國兩制"、"高度自治"，盡量不受這次"一地兩檢"的安排傷害，這種傷害非常深遠。
I hope to strive for more time to prevent as far as possible any harm caused by the co - location arrangement to one country two systems and a high degree of autonomy under the Basic Law . The harm inflicted will be profound and far - reaching
大家都說大陸法與普通法是不同法制，但不要誤會，在香港接受普通法訓練的律師便不能了解普通法與大陸法的不同之處，其實我們也接受過這方面的訓練。
People say that the civil law and the common law are different legal systems but do not be misguided that lawyers who have received common law training do not understand the difference between common law and civil law . In fact people have received training in civil law too
我在外國讀書時，也曾接受一些大陸法的訓練，所以不要把兩個法制說得那麼不同。
When I was studying abroad I received some training in civil law
除非我們現在考慮的是另一套法制，就是中國特有或有中國特色的法制，是我們完全不明白的法制，只有人大常委會才能解釋。
Thus do not say that the systems are very different unless we are actually considering a third kind of legal system namely a legal system which is unique to China with Chinese characteristics . That is a legal system which we fail to understand and only NPCSC has the authority to explain
當然，我們現在談法律基礎也是枉然，對牛彈琴。
Certainly it will be futile for us to discuss any legal basis now; for it is like playing the lute to a cow
因為如果大家的邏輯思維完全不同，根本是無話可說。
If people have adopted different kinds of logic there is really nothing I can say
因為有一些修正案，無論是執行上或法律上的理據，均非常強。
There are some amendments which have very strong enforcement and legal justifications
我不在此逐一說明，因為主席會裁決我不應在這個辯論環節內提出。
I will not explain them one by one because if I do the President will rule that I should not raise these points in this debate session
主席，《廣深港高鐵條例草案》好不容易終於走到恢復二讀辯論的關鍵時刻。
President the resumption of the Second Reading debate on the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill has after experiencing great difficulties finally reached a critical moment
其實大家都知道，經過多年努力，廣深港高速鐵路工程已經接近完成，並預計於今年9月通車。
In fact we all know that after years of hard work the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL project is about to be completed and its commissioning is expected to be in September this year
萬事俱備，只欠東風。
Everything is ready except one thing
香港人能否如期享受高鐵帶來的紅利，視乎立法會能否在7月休會前通過《條例草案》。
Whether Hong Kong people can enjoy the benefits of XRL as scheduled will depend on whether the Legislative Council can pass the Bill before the recess in July
因此，我發言反對這項中止待續議案。
Therefore I speak against this adjournment motion
《條例草案》只有8項條文，相比立法會過去處理的其他法案，其實不算複雜。
The Bill only has eight clauses and it is not as complicated as the other bills handled by the Legislative Council in the past
然而，在今個立法會會期，在恢復二讀辯論前，立法會已就"一地兩檢"議題用了不少時間討論。
However in this Legislative Session the Legislative Council had already spent a lot of time discussing the co - location issue before the resumption of the Second Reading debate
在法案委員會階段，我們召開了17次共45小時的會議，亦舉行了兩天共19小時的公聽會。
At the Bills Committee stage we have held 17 meetings ie . 45 hours of duration in total and two whole - day public hearings ie . 19 hours in total
而且，去年10月25日至11月15日，立法會會議亦曾審議由政府提出的一項"一地兩檢"無約束力議案，總共用了26小時。
Furthermore from 25 October to 15 November last year a non - binding motion on the co - location arrangement proposed by the Government was discussed at the Legislative Council meetings for a total of 26 hours
在 這90小時的審議辯論及公聽會中，雖然反對派議員經常"妖魔化"主席及法案委員會主席，批評兩位沒有給予議員足夠時間審議《條例草案》，但實情卻是另一回事。
Of the 90 hours spent on the deliberations debates and public hearings opposition Members have frequently demonized the President and the Chairman of the Bills Committee criticizing them for not giving Members sufficient time to scrutinize the Bill; yet the reality is another story
實情是在無約束力議案的26小時辯論中，反對派議員用了約5小時點算法定人數；又用了10.5小時辯論中止待續議案，甚至橫蠻無理至動議辯論要求新聞界及公眾人士離場的議案。
What actually happened is that of the 26 hours spent on debating the non - binding motion opposition Members spent about five hours on headcounts and another 10.5 hours on debating a motion for adjournment . They even went so far as to move a motion on withdrawal of members of the press and of the public
這項議案的實質辯論實際上只用了40%的時間，其他時間都是白白枉費。
Only 40 % of the time had been spent on the substantive debate on this motion while the rest of the time had been wasted
另一個實情是，在法案委員會的會議中，反對派議員不時伺機全體離開會議室，並要求點算法定人數製造流會，讓會議不能進行。
Moreover at meetings of the Bills Committee all opposition Members had time and again seized the chance to withdraw together from the meeting room and then requested a headcount hoping to abort the meeting for lack of a quorum
甚至有一次，當3個會議同時在立法會舉行期間，反對派議員同時發難，全體離開會議室，然後要求點算法定人數，令其他認真開會的議員分身不暇，目的是想製造流會。
On one occasion when three meetings were concurrently held in the Legislative Council Complex all opposition Members took concerted action to leave the meeting room and then requested a headcount the purpose of which was to abort the meeting as other Members who were serious in deliberation could not attend all meetings at the same time
事實勝於雄辯，雖然反對派議員經常口口聲聲批評主席沒有給予他們足夠時間審議及辯論，但他們根本沒有好好利用議會時間，履行他們作為議員的責任。
Facts speak louder than words . Although opposition Members often criticize the President for not giving them sufficient time for deliberation and debate they have not made good use of the Council meeting time or well performed their duties as Members
歸根究底，反對派議員對《條例草案》的分歧根本不在於條文細節，而是他們根本不想《條例草案》獲得通過。
After all opposition Members oppose the Bill not because of the details of the provisions but because they simply do not want the Bill to be passed
我不知何時大律師公會的意見會變成終審法院的判決；第二，在民意調查中，我們向市民提出有關《條例草案》是否符合《基本法》的問題。
I do not know since when the Bar Associations opinions have become the judgments of the Court of Final Appeal . Second in the opinion poll we asked the public whether the Bill complied with the Basic Law
楊議員將大律師公會的意見奉為上諭，要市民及所有立法會議員都肅靜迴避。
Mr YEUNG regarded the Bar Associations opinions as imperial instructions which should be heeded by all Legislative Council Members and members of the public
以後所有法案都無須提交立法會，直接送交大律師公會審批便可以，為何要提交立法會？
If so bills need not be introduced into the Legislative Council in future as they should directly be sent to the Bar Association for examination and approval . Why should bills be introduced into the Legislative Council?
過去一段時間，反對派總動員無所不用其極意圖摧毀"一地兩檢"方案。
For some time in the past all opposition Members have attempted to reject the co - location proposal by all means
在這個大環境下，"一地兩檢"方案仍取得明顯過半數市民的支持，實在不容易。
Under such circumstances it is not easy for the co - location proposal to have the support of an absolute majority of members of the public
反對派議員今天動議中止待續議案，並多次要求點算法定人數，無非是以"拉布"手段拖延《條例草案》通過。
Opposition Members moved an adjournment motion today and requested headcounts time and again to delay the passage of the Bill by means of filibustering
他們在浪費主席就二讀辯論預留的8小時辯論時間後，便再批評主席沒有給予足夠時間進行二讀階段辯論。
After wasting the eight - hour debate time set aside by the President for the Second Reading debate they criticized the President for not giving them enough time for the Second Reading debate
因此，我們認為中止待續議案對香港有害無益，我和民建聯堅決反對中止待續議案。
Hence we think that the adjournment motion is harmful to Hong Kong DAB and I thus raise strong objection
有數個原因，第一點是針對主席閣下。
There are several reasons and the first reason is related to you the Honourable President
一般而言，以一位議員發言15分鐘計，8小時大約只能讓30多位議員發言，即有一半議員沒有機會發言，我不知道為何你會定出這樣的時限。
In general if a Member speaks for 15 minutes only 30 - odd Members can speak in eight hours meaning that half of the Members do not have the chance to speak . I wonder why you set such a time limit
事實上，無論是地區直選或是功能界別的同事，都不斷表示自己是民選議員，都是由選民選舉出來，他們有責任在議會內就議案進行辯論，透過辯論監察政府或向政府提出意見。
As a matter of fact Members returned either by geographical constituencies or functional constituencies all claim to be elected by the people and they have the duty to debate motions in this Chamber through which they can monitor or advise the Government
況且，你數天前才告知我們這個決定，在很短時間內作出這決定，我覺得更為不妥。
Besides we were informed of this decision just a few days ago . I find it inappropriate for the President to make this decision in such a short time
很多同事說這做法違反程序公義，我覺得這些意見值得主席閣下深思，並重新考慮你究竟將議會的功能和角色放在哪個位置上？
Many colleagues have pointed out that the practice has violated procedural justice . I think that you the Honourable President should ponder upon these views and reconsider in what position you have placed the function and role of this Council
這樣做對於廣大市民有份投票選出的議員，他們進入議會監察政府和發表意見的機會，竟然被你一個人剝奪，這是否公道？
In so doing you alone have deprived Members elected by the general public to this Council of their chance to monitor the Government and express their views
就此一點，我認為很值得你三思，重新考慮可否另作一個更有效、更尊重議會的安排。
Is it fair? . I think you should think twice on this point . You should reconsider whether another arrangement can be made that is more effective and shows more respect to this Council
梁耀忠議員，我已容許你就我的裁決發言一段時間。
Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung I have allowed you to speak on my decision for some time
如果你繼續評論我的裁決，我會視之為行為極不檢點。
If you continue to do so I will regard your conduct as grossly disorderly
主席，我沒有對你的裁決作出評論，我只是建議你再重新考慮。
President I did not criticize your ruling I was just suggesting that reconsideration should be made
因為我覺得有很多問題是重要的，我希望你花點時間考慮我剛才提出的事項的重要性。
As I consider many issues important I hope that you will spend more time considering the importance of the aforementioned issues
我不是針對你的裁決內容作出批評，所以跟你剛才所說是不同的。
I was not criticizing your ruling as you said just now
最後，我在這一點上，我期望主席閣下重新考慮，特別是可否重新釐定我們的辯論時間。
Lastly I hope that you the Honourable President will reconsider this point especially whether the time limit of our debate can be reset
當然，是否真正違反《基本法》見仁見智，各人有各自的看法，但對於法律界和民間提出的很多論點，特區政府均無法清楚、合理地作出回應。
Whether the co - location arrangement has truly breached the Basic Law is a matter of opinion and each person can have his own views . However when facing the arguments raised by the legal profession and the public the Government is unable to give clear and reasonable responses
特區政府是否需要更多時間考慮，無論從法律觀點或實際運作上，提供更多意見、資料和方向讓大家再作考慮，而不要全權作主，甚麼都不理會，以強權抹煞公理，強行通過《條例草案》？
Should the Government take more time to consider the issues from the legal perspective or actual operation and provide more opinions information and directions to be reconsidered by the public instead of being autocratic disregarding all others views suppressing all justice and pushing the Bill through?
《基本法》第十八條訂明，"全國性法律除列於本法附件三者外，不在香港特別行政區實施。
Article 18 of the Basic Law provides that National laws shall not be applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region except for those listed in Annex III to this Law
凡列於本法附件三之法律，由香港特別行政區在當地公布或立法實施"。
The laws listed therein shall be applied locally by way of promulgation or legislation by the Region
第二十二條亦訂明，"中央各部門、各省、自治區、直轄市在香港特別行政區設立的一切機構及其人員均須遵守香港特別行政區的法律。
Article 22 also provides that All offices set up in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by departments of the Central Government or by provinces autonomous regions or municipalities directly under the Central Government and the personnel of these offices shall abide by the laws of the Region
這是真正要處理的。
That is the issue that needs to be addressed
這是另一個討論範疇。
That is another topic for discussion
不過，我認為特區政府既然未能合理地解釋清楚這些問題，是否應該用更多時間作詳細討論和解釋？
However since the HKSAR Government cannot give clear and reasonable answers to these questions should it spend more time discussing and explaining those questions more thoroughly?
對於這種說法，戴啟思表示不同意，《條例草案》涉及移除本港法院的司法管轄權，過去未有先例，而領事豁免權在國際卻有慣例，性質完全不同，以此作為類比並不恰當。
Concerning the above argument Philip DYKES disagreed stating that the Bill deprived Hong Kong courts of their jurisdiction which was unprecedented whereas diplomatic immunity was an international practice . Owing to the difference in nature of the two it was inappropriate to make such a comparison
更有人建議，立法會應暫緩對《條例草案》是否違憲的討論，待《條例草案》通過之後，有人提出司法覆 核時，再交由法庭裁決。
There is also a suggestion that the Legislative Council should suspend the discussion on whether the Bill is unconstitutional and let the court decide should a judicial review is filed after the passage of the Bill
戴啟思表示，《條例草案》有問題，立法會議員有責任不應通過，否則便是不負責任。
Philip DYKES said that when the Bill was not in order Legislative Council Members were duty - bound not to pass it; otherwise that was a dereliction of duty on their part
這番說話給我的感覺是，真的有很多法律觀點備受挑戰，面對這些挑戰，特區政府的官員卻未能透過法案委員會作出解釋、說服公眾，清楚交代，才會出現這些問題。
His remarks made me realize that many issues involving the Bill were being challenged but the HKSAR government officials failed to provide a good explanation and a clear account at the Bills Committee . Consequently members of the public are not convinced and a host of problems have arisen
我贊成這項中止待續議案，若特區政府是一個認真而負責任的政府，是否應再多做工夫，而不是倉卒地通過《條例草案》？
I support the adjournment motion . If the HKSAR Government is serious and responsible should it make a greater effort instead of pass the Bill in haste?
否則《條例草案》一經通過，便要強行實施，發生事故時怎辦？
Otherwise once the Bill is passed XRL is bound to commission . What will happen should accidents occur?
讓居民每天擔驚受怕，並非特區政府應有的作為。
A responsible HKSAR Government should not make its people feel alarmed all the time
就這一點，我認為特區政府不應在此時強行要求立法會通過《條例草案》，而是做好安全措施，確保高鐵未來通車時，不會為市民帶來任何滋擾甚至恐懼，這是最重要的。
As such I think the HKSAR Government should not force the Legislative Council to pass the Bill right now . It should instead implement safety measures properly to ensure that the future operation of XRL will not bring nuisance or even fear to the public . That is of vital importance
再者，我們十分擔心高鐵的管理問題。
In addition we are very worried about the management of XRL
主席，我不知道你曾否在街上被誤以為是官員呢？
President I wonder if you have ever been mistaken for a government official in the street