Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
所謂權利也有很多不同層次，有些是最基本的個人權利，例如剛才所說要領回伴侶的屍體或骨灰，又或當伴侶身處深切治療部時，能否名正言順地有一個身份入內探望？
The rights involved are also of many different levels and some are the most basic personal rights such as the rights mentioned just now for couples to claim the dead body or cremated ashes of their partner . Alternatively will homosexual couples be given a right and proper status so that they may visit their partner when heshe is admitted to intensive care unit?
當伴侶無行為能力作出醫療決定時，身為至親者可否代其作出決定？
When they are incapacitated from making medical decisions can their partner as their closest person make such decisions on their behalf?
我當然認為不會如此，因為同屬香港市民，為何異性伴侶可申請公屋和購買居屋，同性伴侶卻不可以？
I of course do not consider it the case because as fellow Hong Kong citizens why are homosexual couples not allowed to apply for public housing and purchase flats under Home Ownership Scheme when heterosexual couples can do so?
另外還有一些更富爭議性的問題，例如領養權、透過人工受孕繁殖下一代的權利，這些議題的爭議性實在很大。
There are also some other more controversial issues such as the rights to adopt children the rights to conceive a child by means of artificial insemination and such issues are indeed highly controversial
對於這一些人，我真的無法跟他們辯論。
I really cannot have a debate with people like them
幸好，建制派的光譜也很闊，有建制派議員甚至可以支持我的議案。
Fortunately there is a very wide spectrum in the pro - establishment camp and some pro - establishment Members are even willing to support my motion
我最後想反駁一個歪論：有人指出如建立締結同性伴侶關係的制度，即是強迫他們間接作出一些違反自己價值觀和違背良心的事情，意味政府侵害他們的良心自由。
Finally I would like to refute a fallacy . Some people pointed out that with the introduction of a system for homosexual couples to enter into a union they would be forced to indirectly act against their own values and conscience meaning that the Government would infringe their freedom of acting according to their conscience
社會上存在很多不同的價值觀，我們應該互相尊重。
Many different values exist in our society and we must respect each other
我相信並非在於性別或性傾向，而是追求穩定的關係，希望照顧對方及對其負責，一切皆源於愛。
I think it does not lie in the gender or sexual orientations but in the aspirations for building up a stable relationship and the hope to take care of and be responsible to the partner . Everything comes from love
此外，涂謹申議員又提到另一個問題，就是社會的底線，我同意如果政府要就同志締結伴侶關係建立具體的政策，社會的底線需要有所轉移。
Moreover Mr James TO also mentioned another issue . That is the issue regarding the bottom line of our society . I agree that if the Government is going to formulate specific policies for homosexual couples to enter into domestic partnership the bottom line of our society must be changed which will allow the partnership between two adult individuals who are mentally mature in addition to that between one man and one woman
這個轉變不會變成一個人可以跟數個人有關係，我們不是爭取這件事，而是由一男一女變成兩個個體，不論其性別而 已。
The change does not mean that a monogamous relationship will change to a polygamous one we are not fighting for such a change but from the union of one man and one woman to that of two individuals regardless of their genders
我相信改變這條底線不會如涂謹申議員所說，社會要改變其主流價值。
I believe such change does not necessarily mean what Mr James TO has said that is the mainstream values in society will have to be changed
所以，從這個角度而言，陳志全議員可能是幫了整個社會、政府和法庭省卻了很多無謂的爭拗，或是把事情分散爭拗的成本。
For that reason if we view the issue from this perspective perhaps Mr CHAN Chi - chuen is helping our entire society as the Government and law courts may save a lot of time on meaningless disputes or the cost of resolving the disputes
我們需要一項整體的政策，當有了一項整體的政策之後，所有人都要跟隨這項政策，在考慮立法時亦可以因應這項政策而作出安排。
We need a holistic set of policies . When a holistic set of policies is formulated everyone should adhere to them . Legislation can be considered taking into account such policies
我同意陳志全議員的原議案，我不單同意政府進行研究，我也認為政府應該落實讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策。
I agree with Mr CHAN Chi - chuens original motion . I do not only agree that the Government should conduct a study I also consider that the Government should implement policies which allow homosexual couples to enter into domestic partnership
至於最後我會如何投票，稍後我會請教陳志全議員，嘗試從他們爭取者的角度，看看是否也贊成這兩項修正案。
As for how I will vote I will seek Mr CHAN Chi - chuens advice and try to see if he also agrees with the two amendments from the perspective of a homosexual rights fighter
我贊成全面爭取完全平等的權利，不需要打折的權利或"斬件式"地處理問題。
I support the fight for full equal rights instead of partial rights or a piecemeal approach
至於梁美芬議員的修正案，我看到的是少了一些敵意，例如她提到"本會促請政府在研究有關同志平權的政策時"，她最低限度有這一句作為前提，即認為政府應該進行研究，研究是沒有錯的，或者有同志平權的政策也不是錯。
With regards to Dr Priscilla LEUNGs amendment I find them less hostile . For example she says that this Council urges the Government that in its policy studies on equal rights for people of different sexual orientations at least she uses this as a prerequisite . This is she considers the Government should conduct the studies as it is alright to conduct the studies or it is alright to formulate the policies for equal rights for people of different sexual orientations
而梁美芬議員修正案的重點是"不能動搖現行的婚姻制度"，我覺得這種說法已留有彈性，即梁美芬議員不會反對范國威議員提出的數項建議，因為她的條件只是不能動搖現行的婚姻制度。
The key of Dr Priscilla LEUNGs amendment is that it should refrain from shaking the existing marriage institution . I consider that she has left room for flexibility . That is Dr Priscilla LEUNG will not object to Mr Gary FANs proposals because her prerequisite is that we should refrain from shaking the existing marriage institution
我覺得"動搖"這個動詞是有彈性的，多少帶點主觀的成分，關於判斷民事結合是否屬於動搖現行的婚姻制度，我相信我們可以進入下一階段的討論。
I opine that the term shaking is flexible . It involves more or less a degree of subjectivity . As to whether or not civil union will shake the existing marriage institution I believe we can debate that in the next stage of discussion
我強調即使有任何整全的讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策，我十分肯定社會上的主流價值仍然是一夫一妻、一男一女，這就是現行的婚姻制度，不會消失。
I wish to emphasize that even if a holistic set of policies is formulated to allow homosexual couples to enter into domestic partnership I am sure that the mainstream values in our society will adhere to the monogamous marriage between a man and a woman . This is the existing marriage institution and it will not disappear
無論大家的意見有多不同，甚至相反，我也要說聲感謝，因為我開始發言時已說，我今天動議這項議案並非純粹希望大家宣示立場，表決作結，而是希望聆聽大家的意見、憂慮、擔心，從而引起討論。
I wish to say a word of thanks no matter how different or even opposing our views are . As I said in the beginning this motion that I moved today seeks not only to ask Members to make their stands clear with their votes but also to render me a chance to listen to Members views their concerns and worries so as to trigger a discussion . I should also thank the three amendment movers despite their different directions
針對3項修正案，我也應該予以感謝，即使那些修正案的立場方向不同，但對於梁美芬議員提出的修正案，我絕對不能感謝，因為我的原議案是，"本會促請政府研究制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策，令同性伴侶得享與異性伴侶平等的權利"，只有39個字，但她刪改我的議案後，只餘下本會促請政府研究同志的政策。
But I absolutely cannot thank Dr Priscilla LEUNG for her amendment . My original motion wordings are That this Council urges the Government to study the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union so that they can enjoy equal rights as heterosexual couples . It is made up of 30 words
最關鍵的也並非字數多少的問題，亦非如有些議員所指她的修正案令我的原議案意思相反，因為本會很多時候也會出現修正案會與原議案意見相反的情況。
After her amendment only the words That this Council urges the Government in my motion remain . The number of remaining words does not matter nor does it matter that her amendment turns my original motion into the opposite meaning as some Members pointed out . There are times in this Council that the amendments and the original motion are opposite in meaning
最大的問題是，梁美芬議員連我的議案主題也刪除了，我的原議案主題，大家可看看標題，是"研究制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策"議案辯論，她完全刪除了。
The biggest problem with Dr Priscilla LEUNGs amendment is that she has deleted the subject of my motion . The subject of my motion if Members look at the motion title is Studying the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union . She has completely deleted it
幸好，這議題民主派與建制派不是二元對立，我們剛才看到無論是葉劉淑儀議員，還是謝偉俊議員也有說出他們不同的想法。
It is possible that we will lose in the voting . Luckily the democratic camp and the pro - establishment camp are not dichotomous on this matter . We noticed just now that both Mrs Regina IP and Mr Paul TSE shared their different views on this matter
我想在此指出這項修正案最大的問題，舉例來說，施政報告的致謝議案，當然我們不可以修改為不致謝，又或將"致謝"修改為譴責，但現在梁美芬議員是連"施政報告"的字眼也刪去，原則便是這樣。
Take the Motion of Thanks as an example . The motion is meant to thank the Chief Executive for delivering a policy address . We certainly cannot amend the motion to the effect that Members do not thank the Chief Executive or amend the word Thanks into Condemnations
不過，針對梁美芬議員的修正案，有兩點我要特別指出，亦是很多比較中立的議員看了後表示未能接受的原因。
But now what Dr Priscilla LEUNG has done is that she has deleted the words Policy Address . In particular I wish to say two things about Dr Priscilla LEUNGs amendment . This is also the reason why many relatively neutral Members cannot accept her amendment after reading it
第一，是"保護孩子健康成長"，我真的很不明白，為甚麼制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策，會令她的孩子不能健康成長？
First regarding the part ensuring childrens healthy development I cannot understand why formulating policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union will prevent children from healthy development
她的孩子會否因此變成同性戀？
Would her children become homosexuals because of such policies?
還有一項更不能接受的，她說"以保障社會及家庭的穩定性"。
Another part which I find even more unacceptable is to ensure social and family stability
我經常說，同志希望締結伴侶關係，甚至希望結婚的原因是他們想穩 定。
The reason that homosexual people wish to enter into a union or even get married is that they want stability
梁美芬議員希望我每晚與不同的人睡覺，還是希望我與一名我真心喜歡、想承擔責任並建立關係的人一生一世？
Does Dr Priscilla LEUNG want me to sleep with different people every night? . Or does she want me to enter into a union for life with a person whom I truly love and want to be responsible to and establish a relationship with?
同志伴侶想進入伴侶關係，便是希望互相負責，希望穩定。
Homosexual couples wish to enter into a union because they want to be responsible to each other and establish a stable relationship
如果社會上有這個制度，便能更加保障社會與家庭的穩定性。
If there is such marriage institution in society it can better ensure social and family stability
當然，在他們的心目中，同志伴侶無權成立家庭，因為他們對家庭的定義是建基於一男一女，不是建基於愛情，不是建基於責任，不是建基於穩定，只要是一男一女，無論怎樣不忠、離婚也不算是破壞家庭價值。
Of course in their hearts homosexual couples do not have the right to establish a family because according to their definition a family is based on a man and a woman not love not responsibility or stability . As long as there are a man and a woman in the family it is fine even though they are not faithful to each other . To them divorce will not undermine family values
主席，昨天有一位香港人很熟悉的朋友說了以下一番說話，我希望以之為今天這項議案辯論作出總結："對己自重，對人尊重，不就是確立正面的人性價值嗎？
President yesterday our friend who is well known to Hong Kong people made the following remarks which I would like to use to conclude this motion debate Showing respect for oneself and others is it not a positive human value that we should establish?
祝願天下兩情相悅的同性戀者終成眷屬。
May all homosexual couples in love be able to get married
"芳芳姐"以這段說話支持將於星期六舉行的台灣九合一選舉，因為是次選舉包含了反同性婚姻的公投。
With these remarks Madam Fong - fong expressed support for the nine - in - one elections to be held in Taiwan on Saturday because the elections will include a referendum against same - sex marriage
希望所有支持同志平權，支持同志伴侶應享有締結伴侶關係權利的台灣朋友均踴躍投票，反對這項反同性婚姻的公投。
I hope all Taiwanese people who support equal rights for homosexuals and agree that same - sex couples should have the rights to enter into a union will come out to cast their votes and say no in the referendum against same - sex marriage
不過，今天的香港仍未走到這一步，仍只在討論"本會促請政府研究制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策"。
However we in Hong Kong today have not yet gone this far and we are still debating on the subject of urging the Government to study the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union
希望各位支持議案。
I hope Members will support the motion
主席，當我戴着"一紅一綠"的耳環，一定有人會好意提醒，問我是否戴錯了，因為不對稱。
President as I am wearing a red earring on side and a green earring on the other people with good intentions will definitely ask me if I am wearing the wrong pair of earrings because they are not symmetrical
涂謹申議員剛才說，最重要是考慮法律上的關係。
Just now Mr James TO says that the most important thing is to consider the relationship under the law
我們討論有關贍養費、遺產、子女撫養權的規定，以至社會根本的價值觀，這些全部都是由人訂定的。
As to the requirements relating to alimony payment estates custody of children or even fundamental social values all of these are set down by human beings
法律是用來為人民服務，並非箝制人民。
The law is to serve the people not to control the people
當然，香港政府有另類想法，而這是另外的一項討論。
Of course the Hong Kong Government has another issue to consider but that is another story
但是，所有規例都是人訂定的，是我們自己決定的。
Nevertheless all rules are made by people and they are decided by us
近年，最好的一個國際上的例子，是愛爾蘭由人民選出來的首相，他不單是一位有色人種美國早前也有奧巴馬總統他更表明是一位同志，而愛爾蘭超過九成人口都是羅馬天主教的信徒。
In recent years the best example in the international world is Irelands prime minister who is elected by the Irish people . He is not only a person of colour―President OBAMA of the United States is another person of colour―he also declares that he is a gay . In the meantime over 90 % of the Irish population are Roman Catholics
所以，人類文明社會一直向前走，是會改變的。
Therefore the civilized human world is advancing and things will be changed
當我初出道當記者時，同性戀是禁忌，不可提及，同性戀在中國人社會沒可能發生，是不存在的。
When I first became a journalist homosexuality was a taboo and it was not allowed to be mentioned . Homosexuality was impossible in Chinese communities it simply did not exist
人類怎可能飛？
How could human beings fly?
所以，大家要想清楚，何謂傳統？
Therefore we should ponder on the question What is tradition?
那種規矩，真的是不可以更改嗎？
Are those rules so rigid that they cannot be changed at all?
我最初對同性戀的認識，是來自我們青少年時代的《讀者文摘》中文版，當年同性戀問題是禁忌的話題，不准提及。
My knowledge about homosexuality came from the Readers Digest that we read in our adolescence . In those days homosexuality was a taboo and not allowed to be mentioned . The so - called Digest is a compilation of articles published in other magazines
"其實說來說去，也是在說研究制訂政策。
So it is only talking about studying the formulation of policies
主席，除了因為一般市民可能對平權有不同的取態外，也因為議會內有不同的看法，但我奇怪的是，在議會內竟然有同事出言侮辱同志。
President partly because the general public and also some Members in this Council hold a different view about giving equal rights to people of different sexual orientations . But it is strange that a Member in this Council could have said something to humiliate a homosexual Member
主席，在一年多前，我接獲一宗求助個案，一名外籍專業人士獲工作簽證來港。
President about a year ago I received a case seeking help . A professional expatriate was granted a work visa to Hong Kong
主席，首先，多謝陳志全議員提出"研究制訂讓同志締結伴侶關係的政策"的議案辯論。
President first of all I wish to thank Mr CHAN Chi - chuen for proposing the motion debate on Studying the formulation of policies for homosexual couples to enter into a union
但是，對於同性婚姻或同志民事結合的政策，在黨內暫時未有共識，因此，我們的政綱亦沒有就這方面有很鮮明的立場。
Nevertheless as to the policy concerning same - sex marriage or the civil union of homosexual couples we have not reached any consensus in our party . For this reason we do not have a clearly defined position in this regards
但是，就此議題，民主黨有一個性別平權委員會，我是這個委員會的主席，也是民主黨性別平等專員。
However with regards to this issue the Democratic Party has a gender equality committee and I am the chairperson of this committee . I am also the gender affairs coordinator of the Democratic Party
我們特別就此議案展開討論，我們建議民主黨議員就陳志全議員的原議案，以及區諾軒議員和范國威議員的修正案投贊成票，而反對梁美芬議員的修正案。
We have specifically discussed this motion . We propose that Members of the Democratic Party should vote for the original motion of Mr CHAN Chi - chuen as well as the amendments of Mr AU Nok - hin and Mr Gary FAN but we should vote against the amendment of Dr Priscilla LEUNG
但是，基於我們黨內就這方面未有明顯的政策，所以我們容許議員就個人的信仰或各方面政策的理解而自由投票，不過，我相信大部分民主黨的議員會按我剛才提到民主黨的性別平權委員會的推薦來投票。
Nonetheless since our party does not have a clear policy in this respect we allow our Members to cast their votes according to their religious beliefs or their understanding about the relevant policy . But I believe most Members of the Democratic Party will cast their votes according to the recommendation of the gender equality committee of the Democratic Party
"我相信重點是請政府研究；因為現時未有政策，我們便要研究，我看不到為何政府無須就此問題進行研究，所以，我們認為要支持這項議案。
It is because no policies have been put in place for the time being therefore we have to study them . I do not see why the Government needs not conduct a study on this issue . For this reason we consider that we should support the motion
當然，這項議案亦涉及立法和政策等，令同性伴侶享有與異性伴侶平等的權利。
Certainly the motion also involves legislation and government policies and so on in order to enable same - sex couple to enjoy equal rights as their heterosexual counterparts
我在這裏首先要說，研究政策不等於立即立法，我相信要有諮詢和公眾參與辯論的空間，但連研究也不做，便不太能反映市民對這個問題的期望。
I have to point out that studying the policies does not necessary mean immediate enactment of legislation . I believe that there should be room for public consultation and public debate . If the Government is not going to conduct a study it will be difficult to gauge public expectations about this issue
所以，展開辯論來研究十分正常，亦應該要進行廣泛諮詢。
For this reason it is normal to initiate a debate calling for studying the issue and the Government should also conduct an extensive consultation exercise
至於要訂立政策和立法時，有關的形式會如何呢？
With regards to the formulation of policies and legislation what form should be adopted?
所以，政策上可以有不同的法律處理形式。
For that reason we may adopt different legal forms to deal with the issue
至於在處理平等權利一事，可以是同性婚姻或異性婚姻的權利絕對平等，即異性婚姻有甚麼權利，同性婚姻便有甚麼權利，可以是這樣的平等權利。
With regards to equal rights it can be the absolute equality between same - sex marriage and heterosexual marriage . That is whatever rights heterosexual couples may enjoy same - sex couples may also enjoy the same rights
范國威議員的修正案比較具體，他提出應最少給予4種權利，令同性伴侶最少得享異性伴侶部分的權利，包括第一，領取伴侶遺體或骨灰；第二，為伴侶作出重要醫療決定；第三，領取伴侶因意外身故而獲得的賠償；及第四，為伴侶作出活體器官捐贈的決定等權利。
Mr Gary FANs amendment is more specific he proposes that same - sex partners should at least enjoy four kinds of the rights available to heterosexual couples including the rights to collect their partners dead bodies or cremated ashes make important medical decisions on their partners behalf receive the compensation paid to their partners who died in accidents and make decisions on living donation for their partners
所以，我覺得這項辯論可給我們空間來處理這個議題。
For this reason I consider the motion debate can give us the room to deal with the issue
主席，首先，我要說清楚我和工黨的立場。
President first of all I would like to make clear the stance that the Labour Party and I take
第一，工黨支持盡快立法禁止性傾向歧視；第二，我們支持同性婚姻。
For one the Labour Party supports legislating as soon as possible to prohibit discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation . Secondly we support same - sex marriage
我們認為，長遠而言香港應該立法，讓同性婚姻合法化。
We hold that Hong Kong should in the long run legislate to legalize same - sex marriage
在現階段，我們必須承認同性婚姻具爭議性，所以我們覺得需要所謂循序漸進。
At the present stage we must admit that same - sex marriage is controversial so we believe the so - called progressive approach is necessary
現時世界上已有不少國家立法，但不等於這事沒有爭議性。
Nowadays many countries in the world have already enacted relevant legislation but it does not mean that this matter is not controversial
我們知道有爭議性，便要面對它。
As we are aware of the controversy we have to face it
不過，整體而言，我們是以平權的角度出發的。
However overall speaking we will start off from the perspective of equal rights
首先，我們要承認，同性伴侶的長久關係是存在的，這種關係與男女之間的關係是一致的。
First off we have to acknowledge the existence of a long - term relationship in homosexual couples . It is consistent with that between man and woman
在法例上，我們可能說同性婚姻是違法的，但更嚴重的是，我覺得現時很多傾力反對同志、同性伴侶或同性婚姻的人士，主要是從道德角度考慮。
As far as law is concerned we may say that same - sex marriage is illegal but what makes things worse is that I think many people who currently go into overdrive to oppose homosexuality homosexual partnership or same - sex marriage consider the issues mainly from a moral perspective
部分原因可能與他們的宗教背景有關，亦有很大可能是他們覺得這事違反常理，違反人的自然傾向，便是不道德。
Some reasons may be related to their religious backgrounds . It is also very likely that they find such relationships immoral because of perceived violation of common sense and the natural propensities of human beings
問題是，他們看不到人有多面性、是多元化的，而同性婚姻如何不道德，他們解釋不了。
The problem is that they are not aware of the multifaceted nature and the diversity of human beings and they cannot explain what makes same - sex marriage immoral
如果問婚姻本身究竟是甚麼？
One may ask what is the very nature of marriage?
婚姻就是兩個人有親密關係，以至他們可以有性關係。
Marriage is the relationship between two individuals which is so intimate that they can have sexual relations
他們是伴侶，有友情。
They are partners bonded by friendship and there is love between them
他們之間有愛，很多時候會溝通交談，大家在一起時會很開心，有一種互相照顧的責任，以及他們可能會生育和養兒育女。
Very often they communicate and talk to each other . They feel happy together and have a responsibility to care for each other . Moreover they may give birth to and raise children
這就是婚姻的各方面。
These are various aspects of marriage
但是，我剛才提及的多方面，是否只能在一男一女之間存在？
However can the many aspects I mentioned just now exist only between man and woman?
大家都知道根本可以在同性之間存在，這是客觀的事實。
We all know that it can actually exist between individuals of the same sex . This is an objective fact
雖然我們會有一個道德的傾向，而婚姻本身亦在社會上有道德價值，但當這道德價值被用來排擠或歧視少數人，我覺得這反而是不道德的。
Although we have a moral propensity and marriage itself has moral values in society when this moral value is used to ostracize or discriminate against minorities I think on the contrary that this is immoral
因此，以道德的角度考慮同性婚姻這事，我覺得是有問題的。
Therefore I believe it is improper to consider the issue of same - sex marriage from a moral perspective
當然，在這階段，在婚姻的法律框架下已賦予某些權利，包括稅務、遺產的繼承、保險，出入境的權利、收養/領養的權利、撫養權、為對方作出醫療或財產上的決定等。
Of course at this stage certain rights have been granted under the legal framework of marriage including taxation inheritance of estate insurance right of entry and exit right to adoptionrehoming custody making medical or property decisions on behalf of the other party etc
我覺得這種向外宣示的權利也是重要的，我們不會因為兩者是同性，便剝奪了他們這種權利。
I think this right to explicit declaration is also important . We will not deprive a couple of this right just because they are of the same sex
前議員何秀蘭過去很努力推動同志平權，而現在陳志全議員繼續推動。
Former Member Cyd HO worked very hard in the past to promote equal rights for people of different sexual orientations and now Mr CHAN Chi - chuen continues to push for them
我們知道這件事具爭議性，並須繼續推進。
We understand that this matter is controversial and still needs to be pressed forward
其實，民意一直在轉變，很多同事剛才也說過一些具體數字，我不重複了。
In fact public opinion has been changing . Many colleagues have talked about some specific numbers earlier on . I do not repeat them here
社會和世界正在改變，我希望高舉道德旗幟的人更擴闊眼光來看，如果他真的重視道德，便不要歧視一些小眾，要讓不同性傾向的人有平等的權利。
Our society and the world are changing . I hope that those who hold high the banner of morality will broaden their horizons . If they really value morality they should not discriminate against some minorities but instead let people of different sexual orientations enjoy equal rights
該項議案的措辭只是要求政府進行諮詢，因而被稱為溫和。
The motion as it was worded merely requested the Government to conduct consultation so it was regarded as very moderate
政府並非沒有聆聽，之後亦從善如流，在一年後成立了消除歧視性小眾諮詢小組。
The Government was not totally unresponsive to the motion and it followed her advice―one year later it established the Advisory Group on Eliminating Discrimination against Sexual Minorities
我今天支持陳志全議員的原議案。
I support Mr CHAN Chi - chuens original motion today
假如我要挑剔陳志全議員的原議案，我會說他的議案措辭比何秀蘭的更溫和，因為在6年後的今天，他的議案仍然只是促請政府客觀地進行研究而已。
If I were to nitpick at Mr CHAN Chi - chuens original motion I would say its wording is even more moderate than that of Ms Cyd HOs because his motion is still urging the Government to conduct objective studies today―after the passage of six years
上星期，陳志全議員邀請我和范國威議員舉行記者招待會，向傳媒朋友講解議案內容。
Last week Mr CHAN Chi - chuen invited Mr Gary FAN and me to hold a press meeting with him in order to explain the contents of his motion to the media
陳議員提到，政府過去20年來的不作為或"拖字訣"，導致眾多同志朋友在日常生活上面對諸多不必要的困難。
As Mr CHAN said the Governments inaction and procrastination over the previous 20 years have put homosexuals in many unnecessary difficulties in their daily lives
他們認為，與其等政府提出同志友善政策有人已不能再等他們倒不如不斷循司法渠道挑戰政府違憲及違反人權的政策。
They all think that rather than waiting any further for the Governments formulation of homosexual - friendly policies―many of them have already grown tired of waiting―they should turn to judicial means and make sustained efforts to challenge the Governments policies that breach both the constitution and human rights
QT案確立了反歧視同志的原則，特區政府對同性伴侶和異性伴侶的差異對待均受反歧視原則約束。
The judgment on the QT case establishes the principle of forbidding discrimination against homosexuals and the SAR Governments differential treatment for same - sex partners and heterosexual couples is likewise subject to this anti - discrimination principle
如果行政決定出現差別對待而沒有合理原因，即屬違憲。
Any administrative decisions for differential treatment not based on reasonable justifications shall be unconstitutional