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主席，政府有一套整全的政策，處理收地時的安置和補償問題，目前的政策也有它的合理性。
President the Government has a holistic set of policy to tackle resettlement and compensation issues arising from land resumption . The existing policy is also reasonable
不過，我們亦聽到議員就如何進一步優化政策，提出的寶貴意見。
However we have also listened to valuable comments given by Members on further improving the policy
在此，恕我重複早前的說話，就是：我不會揣測未來在這一方面的可能性。
Please excuse me for repeating what I have said earlier that is I will not speculate on the development in this respect
我們會細心考慮聽到的意見，做最適當的決定。
We will carefully consider the comments we have received and make the most appropriate decision
工廈亦是大家很關心的議題，易志明議員提到對有關工廈用途定義的檢討。
Industrial building is another major concern of ours . Mr Frankie YICK suggested reviewing the definition of the use of industrial buildings
在此，我向大家報告，我們覺得就何謂"工業"和"倉庫"的用途，應該可以有更具彈性的處理，更能切合現代工業的需要。
I now report that we consider flexible approach should be adopted in defining industrial and godown use so as to meet the needs of contemporary industries
目前檢討正在進行中，我們希望明年年中可以完成。
The review is now underway and it is expected to be completed by mid - 2018
但我要說明，定義不是沒有制約，我們需要考慮過往的案例和普通法的詮釋情況。
I however have to assert that the definition cannot be stretched for as much as we like since we have to take into consideration precedents and common law interpretation
舉例來說，我們認為無論如何擴闊定義，在工廈內營辦補習社相信也是不可以的，這點需要說清楚。
For instance it is to us highly unlikely that the offering of tuition classes will be allowed in an industrial building no matter how the definition is broadened . We have to make this point clear
陳恒鑌議員和楊岳橋議員也表達了對維修可能發生圍標的關心。
Mr CHAN Han - pan and Mr Alvin YEUNG have expressed their concern over tender rigging in relation to renovation projects
政府理解這些憂慮，因此我們也花了大量工夫，與市區重建局商討如何堵塞種種漏洞。
The Government understands their concern and has put in a lot of efforts to work with the Urban Renewal Authority so as to plug various loopholes
但我們知道沒有一個制度是完美的，所以不斷呼籲所有持份者要保持警醒，如果在過程中發現有不妥當或不合理的地方，可向相關的執法機構或向我們提出，我們會跟進。
But as no system is perfect we keep asking stakeholders to stay vigil and report to relevant law enforcement authorities or to us for following - up in case they find any inappropriate or unreasonable practices during the process
關於楊岳橋議員提出的具體建議，我們會小心考慮。
We will also consider carefully the specific suggestion put forth by Mr Alvin YEUNG
我亦感謝柯創盛議員對起動九龍東辦事處工作方向的肯定。
I am also thankful to the recognition given by Mr Wilson OR to the work of the Energizing Kowloon East Office
我們理解，隨着九龍東的高速發展，我們亦將面對種種挑戰。
We understand that we will face a good deal of challenges as Kowloon East develops rapidly
在交通方面，我們期望透過引進適合的智能科技，或者可在泊車方面，幫助到觀塘工業區，令情況 有所改善。
This has been mentioned by different Members including Mr CHAN Hak - kan On transportation we hope that with the introduction of appropriate smart technology the problem of car parking in Kwun Tong industrial area can be lessened
至於方才議員提到，在觀塘地鐵站的情況，我或者稍後與陳帆局長看看有甚麼地方可再努力去做。
With regard to the situation at Kwun Tong MTR Station as pointed out by a Member a moment ago I may have to discuss with Secretary Frank CHAN later to identify the areas we should work more on
陳淑莊議員提到城市林務和文物保育方面的發展，許智峯議員亦提到文物保育事宜。
Ms Tanya CHAN talked about the development of urban forestry and heritage conservation . The latter was also mentioned by Mr HUI Chi - fung
我在這裏想說的是，如果你看施政綱領，其實第111頁整整一頁就是有關城市林務的，這反映政府對這方面工作的重視。
What I would like to say is that if you read the Policy Address the entire page 111 is on urban forestry . This shows the importance that the Government attaches to this area of work
接下來的1年我們會做甚麼呢？
What are we going to do next year?
我們會協助樹藝和園藝行業成立資歷架構，讓他們更容易吸引人才。
We will help establish qualifications framework for arboriculture and horticulture so as to help them recruit talents
我們亦會應用智能科技去管理樹木。
We will also make use of smart technology in tree management
在文物保育方面，我們同樣努力不懈。
We also work hard on heritage conservation
我們已做了4期歷史建築活化工程。
Under the Revitalizing Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme we have completed four batches of historical buildings revitalization works
即使大家未曾前往參觀，都已熟知的項目包括大澳文物酒店、饒宗頤文化館等。
I am sure everybody is familiar with projects such as the Tai O Heritage Hotel and the Jao Tsung - I Academy under the scheme even if one has not paid a visit there in person
以我們目前對有關資源的判斷，相信在完成第五期後，仍然可以繼續進行第六期。
We are now carrying out Batch V of the Revitalization Scheme and upon its completion we will probably continue with Batch VI judging from the existing resources concerned
許智峯議員亦提到在保育方面工作的考慮，的而且確，這方面工作的考慮是繁多而且複雜的。
Mr HUI Chi - fung has spoken on considerations regarding heritage conservation . Indeed considerations in this aspect of work are voluminous and complicated
在私人物業的保育方面，特別因為牽涉私有產權，更加要小心處理。
The conservation of private property necessitates even more meticulous handling as private property rights are concerned
我們認為，如果只是強制性或用公權進行，未必是最適合的方法，事實上，當牽涉私人產業的時候，我們更多用的是商討式的方法，而此法亦是最有成效的。
We do not think it is the most appropriate if we rely entirely on compulsion or public powers . As a matter of fact whenever private property is involved we often tackle the issue through discussion as it is most effective to do so
在今年較早時候，我們亦透過非原址換地的方法，令甘道23號得以保育。
Earlier this year we also put No . 23 Coombe Road under conservation with the use of non - insitu land exchange
主席，最後我想再談談土地供應方面。
President lastly I would like to talk about land supply again
我們經常說，目前為香港尋找土地的工作刻不容緩。
We often say that we are pressed for time in the identification of sites for Hong Kong
看看一些數據：我們透過改劃210幅土地和其他措施，未來可以找到供應38萬個單位的土地給香港。
Let us look at some figures through rezoning 210 sites and other measures we have made available sites which will be capable of providing 380 000 housing units in Hong Kong
有一點是我們必須指出：找到一塊我們覺得適合用作房屋發展的土地後，這塊地皮不會自己變成房屋用地。
A point we must make is that after a site is identified as suitable for property development it will not turn automatically into a site for housing use
這種種過程都未必順利，都需要時間。
All these procedures may not run smoothly and they all take time to complete
如果今天我們停下來或有任何過程慢了，容或明天的房屋供應不會受影響，但五六七年或之後的房屋供應會馬上受影響，而對今天市 場的期望甚至對樓宇價格是有即時影響的。
If today we suspend our work or slow down any single step in the whole process the housing supply tomorrow may probably not affected but the housing supply in five six or seven years will be affected right away . And there will be immediate impact on market expectation today or even on housing prices
因此，我在這裏趁機會呼籲各位尊貴的立法會議員、區議員和地區持份者考慮香港整體利益，支持我們為香港尋覓和增加土地供應的工作。
Therefore I take this opportunity to implore all Honourable Members district councillors and stakeholders in the community to support our work in site identification and in increasing land supply for the sake of the overall interest of Hong Kong
代理主席，首先我想談關於法治的問題，包括司法機關所面對的挑戰。
Deputy President first of all I want to talk about the issue of the rule of law which includes the challenges faced by our Judiciary
如果有人留意我們司法及法律事務委員會的討論議程的話，我相信大家都會明白到，其實現在司法機關面對的問題，主要是人手的問題。
I believe that anyone who pays attention to the agenda of our Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services recognizes that the problems plaguing the Judiciary at this time are mainly a problem of manpower
我們過去在司法及法律事務委員會都討論過很多次， 現在案件的輪候時間已經超出有效法院應有的一個標準，亦達不到司法機關給自己訂下的一些標準，特別是在原訴庭以及區域法院等，現在排期時間都是很長的。
We have discussed this matter time and again during the meetings of the Panel and found the waiting time for cases to be heard having exceeded the standard appropriate for an effective court and failed to meet some of the yardsticks set for itself by the Judiciary . This situation is particularly true at the Court of First Instance and the District Courts where the waiting time for cases to be heard is very long
如果你與法官討論他們的工作壓力的話，許多都會向你表示，他們是1星期做足7天，亦都沒有時間寫判詞，有一些法官更可能要請假寫判詞。
If you discuss with the judges about their work pressure many of them will tell you that they work seven days a week that they have little time to write verdicts and that they may even have to take a day off in order to write their verdicts
就這個問題，其實我們都提出了很多方案，過去一年來是有進展的。
Regarding this problem we have indeed proposed a lot of plans and things have been moving ahead over the past year
我們看到法官的薪金，特別是高等法院法官的薪金，以及房屋津貼是有增加的，這方面是好的。
We have seen that the wages for judges especially the wages for High Court judges as well as their housing allowances have increased and this is a good thing
不過金錢永遠都是不足的，因為私人執業大律師也好，律師也好，他們賺的錢一定遠高於法官能夠得到的。
However this money is forever falling behind because the money earned by private practitioners in both branches of the legal profession is surely far more than those earned by judges
當然，大部分在司法機關工作的法官不是為了錢，而是希望可以為社會服務和審理案件。
Of course most of the judges who work in the Judiciary are not after money; they wish to serve the society and hear cases
這方面大家都是明白的，因此在錢方面，我反而認為不是最重要。
We all understood this and therefore as far as money is concerned I think it is not the most important thing
我希望政府馬上批准司法機關進行一項研究，將原訴庭法官的退休年齡，由65歲延至70歲，而終審法院法官的退休年齡，由70歲延至75歲。
I hope the Government can immediately approve the study initiated by the Judiciary to extend the retirement age for judges of the Court of First Instance from 65 to 70 and that for the judges of the Court of Final Appeal from 70 to 75
其實這是很合理的，65歲實在是很年輕，我們的張建宗司長也都超過65歲了。
This is indeed reasonable because the age of 65 is indeed very young . Our Chief Secretary for Administration Matthew CHEUNG is also over 65
如果法官到了65歲或是70歲的時候，人仍然健康的話，又擁有如此多審理案件經驗或工作經驗，要求他們退休其實是浪費了人才。
It will be a waste of talents if judges are required to retire when they reach the age of 65 or 70 given that they are still healthy and have rich experience in work and in judging cases
如果有人認為判詞有所偏頗，或是寫得很差的話，這一種批評，我認為完全是可以接受的。
If someone thinks a verdict is biased and has been poorly written I think as far as this kind of criticism is concerned it is completely acceptable
但是，我仍然相信香港的司法機關是絕對獨立的。
However I still believe that Hong Kongs Judiciary is absolutely independent
有人指有中央官員致電法官，提出要求，我相信這肯定不是事實。
Someone alleges that officials from the Central Authorities have made phone calls to our judges to make requests; I believe that this is definitely not the fact
不過，市民對於法官的判詞，確實是有很高的期望。
However members of the public do have high expectation for the verdicts handed down by the judges
特別是就着一些重大的案件，如果他們看到法官的判詞寫得不好，又或寫得非常偏頗的話，市民會對法官作出批評，表示失望，其實這方面是意料中事。
On some important cases in particular if they see poorly written verdicts made by the judges or if the verdicts are very biased they will criticize the judges and express disappointment . This is in fact an expected outcome
終審法院將會就着一些重大的案件作出判詞，請大家看清楚當中的理據，我相信是能挽回某些人對於香港司法機關的信心的。
The Court of Final Appeal will soon hand down verdicts on some important cases so everyone please read carefully the justifications in these verdicts and I believe that these will restore certain peoples confidence in the Judiciary
我希望重申的是，如果大家真心關注香港法治的話，就必須看看司法及法律事務委員會將要處理的問題，因為這些全都是法治的基石；當中不單包括司法機關的有效運作、獨立運作，這當然是重要的，而其中一個法治的基石便是法律界必須要有優秀的人才培訓。
What I want to reiterate is that people who really care about the rule of law in Hong Kong must take a look at the issues that will soon be handled by the Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services . All these are the cornerstones of the rule of law and these include not only the effective operation of the Judiciary the independent operation of the Judiciary―these are important for sure but also excellent personnel training for the legal profession . This is also a foundation of the rule of law
法律界這個專業，對於整個法治來說是非常重要的。
The legal profession is essential to the whole situation of the rule of law
試想想，如果香港並非有世界一流的法律專業行業，其實我們所說的司法獨立或法治均會變成很虛幻。
Let us imagine if Hong Kong does not have a world - class legal profession what we called judicial independence or the rule of law will become illusory
為甚麼我說香港的法律界專業人士的質素肯定是世界第一？
Why do I say that the quality of the professionals in Hong Kongs legal sector is definitely the best in the world?
這當然有賴於香港的法律界其實是頗為開放型的專業。
It is certainly attributable to the fact that Hong Kongs legal sector is pretty much an open - type profession
我們看見全世界，無論是澳洲、美國、加拿大、英國和歐洲最出色的律師均可在香港找到。
We can see that Hong Kong has the best lawyers from around the world regardless of whether they come from Australia the United States Canada the United Kingdom or Europe
這也是為甚麼香港的法律專業或這專業服務肯定是全亞洲首屈一指，一定較新加坡好；以及香港與內地相比，我認為香港的法律專業人才肯定是一流的。
This is also the reason why Hong Kongs legal profession or the professional service it provides is second to none in Asia and definitely better than that of Singapore . In addition comparing Hong Kong with the Mainland I think the talents in Hong Kongs legal profession definitely belong to the first class
但是，只是說話是沒有用的，如果我們要香港法律界持續地發展，袁司長必須多想方法，如何創造更多工作機會予年青的律師和大律師。
However mere talks are useless . If we want Hong Kongs legal sector to develop continuously the Secretary of Justice Mr YUEN must find more ways to create more job opportunities for our young solicitors and barristers
我個人與競爭事務委員會創造了一些就業機會或學習機會，讓年青的律師和大律師到英國、澳洲學習公平競爭法，因為公平競爭法是新領域，而香港在這方面缺乏人才和經驗。
I myself have joined hands with the Competition Commission Commission in creating some job opportunities or learning opportunities so that more young solicitors and barristers are sent to the United Kingdom and Australia to study competition law a new field in which Hong Kong lacks talents and experience
所以，透過這類工作計劃，可以送一些律師和大律師到外國學習，我希望律政司司長也會考慮類似的培訓計劃，讓香港一些年青律師和大律師學習一些新的範疇，累積法律經驗，讓他們可以擴闊其工作經驗和技術。
Through this kind of work plans we can send some solicitors and barristers to study overseas . I hope the Secretary for Justice can also consider similar training programmes so that some of Hong Kongs young solicitors and barristers can acquire new knowledge and accumulate legal experience to broaden their work experience and skills
在仲裁方面，我知道司長和律政司的同事均十分着緊追上其他地方。
In the area of arbitration I know the Secretary and his colleagues in the Department of Justice are all serious about catching up with other territories
同時，有數項與爭議調解有關的法案，例如《道歉法》，以及關於知識產權的《仲裁條例》的修訂，其實可見，我們是會很迅速地通過有關的法案。
At the same time we handled the amendments on several bills that were related to disputes mediation such as the Apology Bill and the amendment on Arbitration Ordinance which were related to intellectual property rights . In fact we passed the relevant bills swiftly
這可證明，如果政府做的事是對香港有建設性，對香港發展有益，其實立法會議員同事亦會很有建設性地審議議案，務求令議案更迅速地獲得通過。
This can prove that if what is being done by the Government is constructive to Hong Kong and is conducive to Hong Kongs development Members will also examine its motions constructively and seek to pass these motions more quickly . Everyone can see this situation clearly
所以，大家可看清楚這些情況，有時坊間會認為立法會甚麼事也做不了，但其實我們正在做很多工作，同時亦對香港的發展是很重要。
From time to time opinions among the public may be that the Legislative Council is unable to do anything . But in fact we are doing a lot of work which is very important to the development of Hong Kong
因此，在仲裁方面，我希望政府，由其是司長可以投放更多資源進行推廣工作。
In the area of arbitration therefore I hope the Government and especially the Secretary can allocate more resources to do promotion work
邱騰華局長剛才在席，不過現在已離開會議廳，但其實就這方面，他的責任亦很重大，如果他不對外界推廣香港的專業服務，將會影響法律界的發展，因而影響香港的法治，亦會影響香港的管治。
Secretary Edward YAU was sitting here just a moment ago but he has left the Chamber now . In fact he has great responsibility in this area too . If he does not promote Hong Kongs professional services to the outside world the development of our legal sector will be affected and in turn the rule of law in Hong Kong as well as the governance of Hong Kong
所以，長遠而言，我們一定要發展法律界，讓法律界能夠有可持續及優秀的發展機會。
Therefore in the long term we must develop the legal sector to provide it with sustainable and excellent opportunities for development
仲裁是一方面，還有很多其他的服務，例如金 融服務或與亞洲基礎設施投資銀行有關的專業服務等，但這些範疇我不會太深入地談論，不過，這些有關的專業服務可觸及的領域其實均要大力推廣，我希望聶德權局長和邱騰華局長能夠詳細考慮如何推廣，我亦希望能聆聽他們的回應。
Arbitration is one area and there are many other services such as financial services or the professional services relevant to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank which I will not elaborate on . However the areas accessible to these relevant professional services must be vigorously promoted . I hope that Secretary Patrick NIP and Secretary Edward YAU can consider in detail how to proceed with the promotion and I also hope that I can listen to their responses
除了仲裁方面的發展外，其他我們所關注的領域亦包括集體訴訟。
In addition to development in the field of arbitration other fields of concern to us include class action
還有，在仲裁方面，我剛才遺漏說，在有條件收費諮詢上，就仲裁來說，其爭議性應該不大，我也希望司長能馬上在這方面下工夫，令我們仲裁的發展不會輸給其他的司法領域。
By the way about arbitration I forgot to say just a moment ago that as far it is concerned the consultation on conditional fee arrangement is not expected to be controversial and I hope the Secretary can immediately work on this matter so that the development of our arbitration profession will not be outperformed by other jurisdictions
我看到今年的施政報告內其中一點是，政府會將法律援助署撥歸政務司司長負責，其實就這項安排，我們已建議多年，我在上屆政府已提出，而法律援助服務局也建議政府作出這項安排。
I spotted one thing in this years Policy Address the Government will put the Legal Aid Department LAD under the leadership of the Chief Secretary for Administration . Regarding this arrangement it was a piece of advice we made over the years . I made such advice during the previous term of Government too and the Legal Aid Services Council also made such advice to the Government
我樂見政府現時承諾將法援署撥歸政務司司長負責，因為法援署的工作其實非常重要，對於香港法治的穩健和發展是關鍵，如果法援署能盡量做到人人平等，使打官司並非是有錢人的玩兒，這對於香港的法治是很重要的。
I am happy to see that the Government now pledges to put LAD under the leadership of the Chief Secretary for Administration . It is because the work of LAD is very important and it plays a key role in the soundness and development of the rule of law in Hong Kong . If the LAD can treat everyone as equal so that lawsuits are not the games of rich it contributes much to the rule of law in Hong Kong
所以，司長，如果法援署撥歸政務司司長負責，我希望他會非常重視這個部門的工作，理順這個部門內的一些運作問題，確保這個部門絕對獨立運作，因為很多個案，例如與政治或與很敏感的社會議題有關的官司，可能也是由法援署來審批法律援助申請。
As long as money is concerned however at least it is not a problem . If the LAD comes under the leadership of the Chief Secretary for Administration therefore I hope he will attach importance to this department straighten out some operational problems inside the department and ensure that this department operates independently beyond doubt . This is because many cases such as the lawsuits related to political or sensitive issues in the society may be handed to the LAD for processing of legal aid applications
我聽到這個議會內的同事不斷批評法援署，指署方處理一些案件時有所偏頗，或胡亂批出法援。
My colleagues in this Council constantly criticize the LAD accusing it of being biased in handling cases and of randomly granting legal aid
我希望同事看清楚，《法律援助條例》已經有很清楚的 機制，法援署署長是不會胡亂批出法援的，如果他胡亂批出法援，其實法庭也會有方法審視他批出法援是否正確；之前曾經就一些案件，法官質疑法援署為何會批出法援。
I hope my colleagues can see clearly that a clear mechanism exists in the Legal Aid Ordinance and the Director of Legal Aid will not randomly approve grants of legal aid . In case he has granted legal aid imprudently the court has the means to examine whether the grant of legal aid from him is proper or not . There have been occasions on which the judges doubted why the LAD granted legal aid for some cases
所以，不存在有人濫用法援打官司的問題，這一點是必須說清楚的，也希望議員不要再惡意批評法援署的工作。
Therefore the issue of abuse by some people who misused legal aid to file lawsuits does not exist . This point must be clearly stated and I hope Members will drop their malicious criticisms against the work of the LAD
我們必須捍衞法援署，因為法援署是香港法治一個非常重要的基礎。
We must defend the LAD because it is a very important foundation for the rule of law in Hong Kong
最近一些案件，令大家十分憂心，擔心香港是否再也沒有一個真正廉潔的公務員系統。
Some recent cases were worrying to the extent that we doubted whether an honest and clean civil service system was no longer existing in Hong Kong
這也是特首競選時清楚作出的承諾。
Such extension was a pledge made clearly by the Chief Executive during the election period
很可惜，特首說會做，但卻完全沒有時間表。
Regrettably the Chief Executive said she would do it but there was no timetable
我記得有一名前廉政專員大約兩年前從英國回來，他說廉署差不多40年來不曾改變，當中有很多前港督擁有的一些絕對權力，其實跟現時《基本法》的條文有出入，因為《基本法》訂明，廉署必須獨立運作。
I remember a former ICAC Commissioner who came back to Hong Kong from the United Kingdom about two years ago said that the ICAC had not changed in some 40 years and that some absolute power used to be owned by many former Governors of Hong Kong did not conform to the current provisions of the Basic Law because the Basic Law stipulates that the ICAC must operate independently
當然，廉政專員由特首委任，這點我們不會質疑，但委任之餘，我們是否應設有一些機制，令廉署能夠真正獨立運作呢？
Of course the Commissioner of ICAC is to be appointed by the Chief Executive and this is a point we will not question . But apart from allowing for such appointment should we not establish some mechanism to enable the ICAC to truly operate independently?
有關廉署的改革，我個人當然提出了一項私人法案，但就廉署的改革，今屆施政報告是完全沒有提及的，我希望政府成立一個獨立委員會，研究檢討廉政專員和副廉政專員的委任任期、任命方法等是否能夠更透明、更獨立和專業。
Regarding the ICACs reform I have put forward a private bill of course . But the current Policy Address has not said a single word on the ICAC reform . I hope the Government can establish an independent committee to examine and consider whether the terms for the ICAC Commissioner and ICAC Deputy Commissioner as well as the method for appointing them can be more transparent independent and professional
我相信這是很多市民的期望。
I trust that this is an expectation among many people
接下來，我想談談現時刑事檢控權的獨立性。
Next I want to talk about the independence of criminal prosecution power at present
最近我接獲一封由前刑事檢控專員寫給我的信件，當中提到他非常支持香港設立一個獨立的刑事檢控科，在合乎《基本法》的情況下處理所有檢控的決定。
Recently I received a letter from a former Director of Public Prosecutions who said in the letter that he strongly supported the idea of establishing an independent criminal prosecutions division in Hong Kong to handle all prosecution decisions in a manner that accords with the Basic Law
當然，我們明白《基本法》訂明，刑事檢控工作一定要交由律政司自行處理，但這是否等於我們不能設立一個更為獨立的刑事檢控系統呢？
Of course we understand that the Basic Law stipulates that the work in criminal prosecutions must be handed over to the Department of Justice for it to handle but does it mean we cannot establish a criminal prosecutions system that is more independent?
是否不可以做到呢？
Is it impossible to do that?
我相信不是，法律上是可以做到的。
I believe it is not out of the question and I think in legal terms we can do that
刑事檢控權非常重要，我們希望並且期待律政司作出刑事檢控的所有決定，均能夠獨立，完全不存在政治考慮。
The power of criminal prosecutions is very important and we hope and expect that the Department of Justice can remain independent when making all the decisions on criminal prosecutions in a way that is completely free from political considerations
當出現利益衝突、有可能被人認為基於政治考慮時，無論它說有或沒有，市民提出質疑是可以理解和合理的。
When there are conflicts of interests which may be thought to have arisen from political considerations and no matter they have been denied or not it is understandable and reasonable that the public will have queries about them
便是當律政司處理案件時，如果觀感上讓人覺得有利益衝突，或司長根本認識被檢控的人，或在政治上或其他場合曾經交手，也應該避嫌，不應該就刑事檢控案件作出任何決定。
What it can do is that when it handles cases if the public perceive conflicts of interests or if the Secretary for Justice actually knows the persons who are being prosecuted or if he has fought with them in the political arena or on other occasions he should avoid arousing suspicion by refraining from making any decisions on criminal prosecutions
其實為何香港人對於釋法充滿憂心，以及完全不理解呢？
Why would Hong Kong people worry so much about the interpretation? . Why would they show no understanding at all?
因為你要明白，釋法的過程本身是非常隱蔽，亦不知道是如何討論。
You should understand that the process of interpretation is very covert and few people know how the discussion is carried out
你說中央要諮詢香港區的基本法委員會委員，亦不知道他們是如何諮詢，這些委員的言論亦十分偏頗，而且沒有公信力。
You may say the Central Authorities must consult the Hong Kong members of the Basic Law Committee but few people know how they carry out the consultation . Furthermore the comments of these members are very biased and have no credibility
每次釋法法律界也十分緊張，因為當中央運用這個權力時會有很多人談論，很多人評論，尤其是上次釋法根本是在法庭正在審理一宗個案時進行，連法官在判詞中也表示，如果沒有釋法，他也是這樣判決。
Each time an interpretation takes place the legal sector is very nervous because many people will discuss and comment on the Central Authorities exercising this power . In particular the latest round of interpretation took place when the Court was hearing the case and thereafter even the Judge said in his verdict that he would hand down the same ruling with or without the interpretation
其實潛台詞便是這宗個案根本無須釋法，釋法的原因是政治決定，是為了確保萬一法庭真的判另一邊勝訴時，還有釋法擋住。
In fact the unspoken words in the verdict were that there was simply no need for an interpretation concerning the case that the reason for the interpretation was a political decision and that the interpretation could block the ruling just in case the court ruled that the other side won the case