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相信反對派都心知肚明，但他們卻故意裝傻，挑戰特區政府的決定，惡意挑戰《基本法》。
I believe the opposition camp is well aware of the reasons but they deliberately pretend to be stupid . They challenge the decision of the SAR Government and maliciously challenge the Basic Law
馬凱的簽證申請被拒，當然與他個人的所作所為有因果關係。
There is certainly a causal relationship between Victor MALLET being denied a visa and what he has done
作為一位駐港資深新聞工作者，馬凱沒有理由不知道陳浩天鼓吹"港獨"，已觸犯中央的底線香港是中國不可分離的一部分。
As a senior journalist stationed in Hong Kong there is no reason why Victor MALLET does not realize that Andy CHANs advocacy of Hong Kong independence has violated the Central Authorities bottom line ie . Hong Kong is an inalienable part of China
馬凱卻明知故犯，不理會各界強烈反對，堅持為陳浩天搭台造勢，讓他在中外傳媒的鏡頭和"咪高峰"下，大肆宣傳"港獨"。
Victor MALLET purposely ignored the strong opposition from all sectors and insisted on building a platform for Andy CHAN to wantonly publicize Hong Kong independence under the lens and microphones of Chinese and foreign media
特區政府根據《社團條例》禁止香港民族黨運作的決定，根本是有理有據，不容挑戰的。
The decision of the SAR Government to prohibit the operation of the Hong Kong National Party under the Societies Ordinance is reasonable and justified and cannot be challenged
馬凱的工作簽證不獲延續，可謂自食其果，但她沒有為此感到悔意，反而向特區政府大興問罪之師，這是典型的賊喊捉賊，她還表示不滿特區政府採取"你做初一，他做十五"的報復心態。
The work visa of Victor MALLET is not renewed; it can be said that he suffered the consequence of his own doing . However Ms MO felt no remorse but even pointed an accusing finger at the SAR Government . This is a typical example of a thief crying stop thief
她暗推"港獨"並作為違反《基本法》的同謀，卻反過來引用《基本法》傳召官員來解釋，試問這是甚麼道理？
While she secretly promotes Hong Kong independence and conspires to violate the Basic Law she has conversely cited the Basic Law to summon officials to give explanations . What kind of reasoning is this?
我相信這只是充分表現出她的無耻。
I believe this fully reflects her shamelessness
早前有兩位議員提到，美國這個號稱人權大國的國家，亦曾因為政見不同或政治背景問題，拒發簽證予新聞記者。
Earlier two Members mentioned that the United States known to be a powerful country upholding human rights had refused to issue visas to journalists on grounds of their different political views or their political background
例如，2016年，英國廣播公司女記者持有英國和伊朗雙重國籍，由於美國針對伊朗，美國便拒絕向她發出入境簽證。
For example in 2016 a BBC female reporter with a dual British and Iranian nationality was refused an entry visa to the United States because Iran was a rival country of the United States
另一個例子是，去年10月，國際自由新聞獎得主，即著名也門女記者納賽爾，同樣被拒進入美國國境，而美國在拒發簽證後並無任何解釋。
In another example last October the winner of the International Press Freedom Award the famous Yemeni journalist Afrah NASSER was also denied entry into the United States but no explanation was given
外界只能估計，原因是她來自與美國盟友沙特交惡的也門。
The guess was that the journalist came from Yemen which was an enemy of Saudi Arabia an ally of the United States
所以，禁止不受歡迎人物入境不是香港獨有的政策。
Therefore prohibiting the entry of unwelcome person is not a unique policy of Hong Kong
今年年初，美國白宮曾禁止多家媒體，包括《紐約時報》、美國有線電視新聞網的記者進入白宮簡報會現場，但也沒有說明理由。
At the beginning of this year the White House banned journalists from a number of media including the New York Times and CNN from entering the venue where the White House press briefing was held but no reasons had been provided
代理主席，我暫且撇開馬凱是否因為邀請陳浩天演講而被拒發簽證，因為我完全看不出這事與新聞自由、言論自由有任何關係。
Deputy President for the time being I will not talk about whether Victor MALLET was refused a visa because he invited Andy CHAN to give a speech because I totally fail to see that this incident has anything to do with freedom of the press and freedom of speech
相反，來自世界各地的大量記者繼續在香港自由採訪，甚至在馬凱事件後繼續批評特區政府，以至特首，但卻沒有遭受秋後算帳。
On the contrary a large number of journalists from all over the world continue to report freely in Hong Kong; they continue to criticize the SAR Government and the Chief Executive even after the Victor MALLET incident . The authorities have not squared accounts with them
反對派揚言，馬凱事件會打擊香港的國際形象，甚至會損害香港國際金融中心的地位。
The opposition camp claims that the MALLET incident will tarnish Hong Kongs international image and even impair the status of Hong Kong as an international financial centre
我們認為，聲稱馬凱事件會影響香港國際金融中心的地位，這說法實在言過其實。
We believe that the claim that the MALLET incident will affect the status of Hong Kong as an international financial centre is really exaggerated
他們名義上要保護香港的新聞和言論自由，其實只不過想借助國際勢力，配合西方奏起的反華大合奏調子，利用馬凱事件製造亂局，甚至指控這是中央發出的指示，試圖把中央"拖落水"。
The opposition Members nominally claim to protect freedom of the press and freedom of speech in Hong Kong but in reality they want to draw support from international forces to tally with the anti - China ensemble played by the Western countries . Opposition Members want to make use of the MALLET incident to create chaos and even try to implicate the Central Authorities by accusing them of giving the instruction
不過，反對派卻就此說三道四，指手劃腳，根本是曲線為"港獨"護航。
Yet the opposition camp has made irresponsible remarks and arbitrary comments indirectly guarding Hong Kong independence
最可惡的做法莫過於有反對派人士大放厥辭，借馬凱事件指出，"一國兩制"的基礎已經受損，在外地"唱衰"香港，甚至要求美國政府制裁香港。
It is most detestable that some Members of the opposition camp have talked a lot of nonsense saying that the MALLET incident has damaged the foundation of one country two systems . They discredited Hong Kong in foreign places and they even asked the United States Government to sanction Hong Kong
這一少撮人簡直是"賣國賊"。
These people are actually traitors
我希望香港政府立場堅定，依法追究違法行為，不要讓這些有心搗亂香港的人得逞。
I hope that the Hong Kong Government will stand firm and affix responsibilities for illegal activities according to law . Those who want to create chaos in Hong Kong should not have their way
所以，議案要求傳召官員到立法會來就馬凱事件作出解釋，根本是借題發揮，等於要求保安局局長和入境處處長來立法會接受無理批判，被扣上打壓新聞自由和言論自由的帽子。
Therefore the Member who moves this motion to summon officials to attend before the Council to explain the MALLET incident is actually using the subject to put over her ideas . The motion is actually asking the Secretary for Security and the Director of Immigration to attend before the Council to be criticized unreasonably and be labelled as people who suppress freedom of the press and freedom of speech
他們意圖對特區政府作出毫無理據的指控，危言聳聽地誤導市民，根本就是鬧劇一場，而動議這項議案的議員，根本嚴重損害香港人的利益，應該受到最嚴厲的譴責。
Opposition Members intend to make unfounded allegations against the SAR Government and mislead the public by making inflammatory statement . It is simply a farce . The Member who moves this motion has seriously jeopardized the interests of Hong Kong people and should be most severely reprimanded
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，反對這項"唱衰"香港、危害香港和國家安全的議案。
With these remarks Deputy President I oppose this motion which discredits Hong Kong and jeopardizes the safety of Hong Kong and of our country
全篇演辭充滿仇恨，旨在挑起香港人對國家制度的仇恨，他鼓吹"港獨"，說香港應該獨立，民主自決，培養國家意識。
His purpose in delivering this hate - ridden speech was to stir up hatred towards our countrys regime among Hong Kong people . He advocated Hong Kong independence saying that Hong Kong should gain independence achieve democratic self - determination and develop a sense of nationhood
這些言論完全違反《基本法》和"一國兩制"方針。
What he said was completely against the Basic Law and the one country two systems principle
Mr MALLET是外國記者會的第一副主席，他安排該場演講，而根據報章報道......
Mr MALLET arranged the talk in question in his capacity as the First Vice President of FCC
我沒有參與處理這宗個案，不知內情。
According to a press report As I was not involved in the handling of this case I do not have any inside information
根據報章報道，我們國家的外交部可能曾與他交涉，要求他不要舉辦該場演講，但他堅持舉辦，讓一名挑起仇恨、鼓吹"港獨"的人士在外國記者會作出如此高姿態的演講。
According to a press report the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country might have taken the matter up with him and asked him not to hold the talk but he insisted and allowed a person stirring up hatred and advocating Hong Kong independence to deliver such a high - profile speech at FCC
我認為入境處作出這項決定是合理之舉，符合香港利益，亦與新聞自由無關。
In my view it was reasonable and in the interests of Hong Kong for ImmD to make this decision which has nothing to do with freedom of the press
因此，我反對毛孟靜議員的議案，我完全看不到有任何理由要傳召保安局局長或入境事務處處長。
Thus I oppose Ms Claudia MOs motion . I see no reason whatsoever why we have to summon the Secretary for Security or the Director of Immigration
事實上，香港法例已提供Mr MALLET一個上訴渠道，如果行政會議否決他的上訴，他仍然可以透過司法覆核來抗爭，表達他的不滿。
In fact the laws of Hong Kong already provide Mr MALLET with an appeal channel . If the Executive Council rejects his appeal he may still register his protest and show his discontent by way of a judicial review
主席，我絕對贊成毛孟靜議員的議案，引用《立法會條例》傳召保安局局長李家超及入境事務處處長曾國衞到立法會席前，就香港外國記者會副主席、英國《金融 時報》編輯馬凱先生被特區政府無故拒絕工作簽證續期申請一事作證，並接受議員提問，以釋公眾疑慮。
President I definitely support Ms Claudia MOs motion to invoke the Legislative Council Ordinance to summon the Secretary for Security Mr John LEE and the Director of Immigration Mr Erick TSANG to attend before the Council to give evidence in relation to the incident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR Governments refusal to renew for no reason the work visa of Mr Victor MALLET news editor of the Financial Times; and to answer Members questions in order to allay public concerns
主席，事件發生以來，引起國際社會高度關注，令人擔心政治敏感程度已經成為記者能否採訪的準則。
President the incident has caused grave international concerns and made people worry that political sensitivity may have become the guiding principle for a journalists reporting criterion
英國、美國、歐盟及加拿大政府，以及《金融時報》、《紐約時報》等國際傳媒，紛紛發表聲明，公開促請政府解釋拒絕續簽工作證的決定，否則會令香港的國際地位嚴重受損，甚至令"一國兩制"蒙上風險。
The Governments of the United Kingdom the United States the European Union and Canada; and international media such as the Financial Times and the New York Times have issued public statements one after another urging the Government to explain its decision of refusing the extension of Victor MALLETs work visa; otherwise Hong Kongs international reputation will be seriously damaged and one country two systems may have the risk of failure
外國記者會亦發聲明，指事件令人不安，更強調"由於沒有官方解釋或明確理由，這一決定令人覺得是武斷的，在香港法律缺乏任何依據，並令媒體工作面對嚴峻考驗。
The Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong FCC also issued a statement saying that the incident was disturbing and stressed that [t]he absence of an official reason or a clear explanation makes the decision appear arbitrary and lacking any basis in Hong Kong law and creates an impossible working environment for the media
這些在國際上享譽多年、地位舉足輕重的傳媒工作者，接二連三為馬凱事件發聲，同樣提出對香港新聞自由的憂慮，可見事件的嚴重程度已上升至國際層次。
These internationally renowned veteran media workers have voiced their views on the MALLET incident one after another echoing their concern about freedom of the press in Hong Kong . This indicates that the incident has escalated to an international level
如果政府一直逃避解釋，任由事件繼續不明不白地發酵，我相信只會親手斷送香港一直引以為傲、賴以繁榮的國際聲譽。
If the Government keeps refusing to explain and allow doubts about the incident to ferment I believe it will destroy with its own hands the international reputation that Hong Kong takes pride in and on which Hong Kongs prosperity relies
然而，面對多方壓力，特區政府依然我行我素，處理方法實在令人失望，不但至今未肯解釋原因，更強調"不評論個別個案"，特首林鄭月娥更公開說"不評論和解釋個別個案是國際慣例"。
Nevertheless in the face of pressures from all sides the SAR Government persists in its own way with a really disappointing approach . Not only has it failed to give any explanation it has also stressed that it would not comment on individual cases . Chief Executive Carrie LAM even said openly that it is an international practice not to comment on or give an account for individual cases
主席，剛才毛孟靜議員也列舉了很多事例，說明其他國家對個別個案並非沒有解釋。
President Ms Claudia MO has given many examples earlier to disprove the claim that other countries do not give explanations on individual cases
事實上，資深大律師、香港大律師公會主席戴啟思以個人身份接受訪問時，公開反駁特首林鄭月娥，指其說法荒謬，因為不少國家如英國、澳洲等，都會詳細說明拒絕簽證的理由，讓申請者提出覆核或上訴。
In fact when Philip DYKES Senior Counsel and Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association was interviewed in his personal capacity he openly refuted Chief Executive Carrie LAM saying that her argument was ridiculous as countries like the United Kingdom and Australia would give a detailed explanation for their refusals so that the applicants could review or appeal against the decisions
如果馬凱先生連被拒絕的原因也不知道，他如何辯解呢？
Without even knowing the reasons for refusal how can Mr MALLET defend his case?
這樣不是等同剝奪他的覆核權嗎？
The Governments approach is tantamount to depriving his right to review isnt it?
或許特首生活在平行時空，對於"國際慣例"的認識與大部分人不同。
Perhaps the Chief Executive lives in a parallel universe and so her understanding of international practice is different from most people
戴啟思先生亦指出，過去25年來，他處理過不少與入境事宜相關的案件，但從未見過類似馬凱先生的個案，形容政府處理這個案的做法是"不尋常和不公平"，更擔心未來會有更多類似個案。
Mr DYKES also pointed out that he has dealt with many cases concerning immigration matters in the past 25 years but has never come across any case similar to Mr MALLETs . He said that the Governments handling of the case was unusual and unfair and he was worried that more cases of the kind would occur in future
雖然政府不肯解釋，但是背後的原因，很難不令人聯想到事件起因與馬凱先生在外國記者會上主持香港民族黨召集人陳浩天先生的演講有關。
Although the Government refused to explain the public inevitably relate the reason behind its decision to Mr MALLETs hosting a talk by Mr Andy CHAN convenor of the Hong Kong National Party at FCC
他們都強調"特區政府是中華人民共和國不可分離部分，堅決反對任何為'港獨'分子提供講台"等，以此作為理由，而國務院港澳事務辦公室主任張曉明更把事件定性，認為是為宣揚"港獨"搭台唱戲及協助進行煽動分裂國家的違法行為。
In explaining their stance they made emphatic statements such as the SAR Government is an inalienable part of the Peoples Republic of China and we strongly oppose any attempt to provide a platform for advocates of Hong Kong independence . Mr ZHANG Xiaoming Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council even definitively ruled the act as unlawful as a platform was provided to advocate Hong Kong independence and assist in the secession and sedition against the country
不過很可惜，不足兩個月，便發生他的工作簽證被拒絕續期的事件。
Such act is commendable but unfortunately in less than two months the renewal of Mr MALLETs work visa was rejected . In fact Mr MALLET has been working as a journalist in Hong Kong since 2016
事實上，馬凱先生自2016年起已在香港擔任記者，兩年以來，其工作簽證續期也不曾出現問題，但他在8月主持該演講，10月便被拒簽證續期，而且除了工作簽證不獲續期外，更罕有地只獲批一次性7天的旅遊簽證，與一般英國旅客可留港6個月的待遇極不相同。
Over the past two years his work visa had been successfully extended but after he hosted the talk in August the extension of his visa was refused in October . Furthermore Mr MALLET was only given a one - off tourist visa for seven days . This practice is rare given that his treatment is very different from that of an ordinary British tourist who is normally allowed to stay in Hong Kong for six months
究竟他做了甚麼事情或做出甚麼離經背道的行為，令他受到的對待連一名普通英國旅客也不如？
What has Mr MALLET done or what outrageous act has he committed such that his treatment is even inferior to that of an ordinary British tourist?
事實上，已成立多年的外國記者會經常接待不同政見及身份的社會人士，包括香港及內地官員等，邀請他們演講，以及討論社會時事問題，那麼邀請陳浩天演講又有何不可？
In fact it is common for FCC which has been established for many years to invite people with different political views and of different status including public officers of Hong Kong and China to give talks and discuss social affairs; why cant it invite Andy CHAN to give a talk?
這是否反映中央政府正積極干預香港的管治，而特區政府亦因此而屈服，拱手送上我們的核心價值，斷送了我們的自由和自主的權利？
Does it indicate that the Central Government is actively intervening in Hong Kongs governance and the SAR Government has reluctantly followed its orders and voluntarily given up our core values and our rights to freedom and autonomy?
外國記者會仍然堅持提供這種平台及機會讓大家發表不同意見，以捍衞新聞自由及社會應有的討論自由。
FCC still insists on providing this kind of platform and opportunity for people to express different views so as to safeguard freedom of the press and freedom of discussion which are essential in society
我覺得這種做法顯示他們正在維護我們社會的核心價值，令這些價值不致蕩然無存，我們應該引以為傲。
I think this approach shows that these people are safeguarding the core values of our society lest they may vanish into thin air . We should be proud of them
因此，我覺得今次事件並非只關乎外國記者會在港的工作或他們在工作中遇到的問題如此簡單，亦不只關乎馬凱先生所面對的問題，而是關乎整個香港的新聞自由。
Thus I think this incident does not simply relate to the work of FCC in Hong Kong or the problems encountered by FCC during its course of work and it does not merely involve the problems faced by Mr MALLET . Instead this incident relates to the freedom of the press in Hong Kong as a whole
如果馬凱先生不是一名傳媒工作者，可能引起的迴響未必這麼大。
If Mr MALLET was not a media worker the incident might not have triggered such a great outcry
但是，正正因為他是一名記者，正正因為新聞自由是香港的核心價值，政府絕不能無法無天，任意剝奪一名 記者的權利，我們更不能讓政府這樣蒙混過關。
Since Mr MALLET is a journalist and since freedom of the press is one of the core values of Hong Kong the Government certainly should not act lawlessly and should not arbitrarily deprive a journalist of his right . We cannot let the Government muddle through
因此，我全力支持毛孟靜議員的議案，並非單純為了維護馬凱先生，更不是為外國記者會說話，而是為了香港的未來。
I fully support Ms Claudia MOs motion not purely because I want to protect Mr MALLET or because I want to speak up for FCC but because of the future of Hong Kong
如果不是政府自事件發生後一直不願解釋，我們也不會引用《立法會條例》這把"尚方寶劍"。
If the Government had not refused to give an explanation after the incident we would not have invoked the imperial sword of the Legislative Council Ordinance
事件關乎香港的核心價值，政府必須尊重公眾的知情權，提供一個清清楚楚、明明白白的解釋，公眾不能被蒙在鼓裏，亦不能任由事件這樣蒙混過去而作罷。
Since the incident relates to Hong Kongs core values the Government should respect the publics right to know and provide a clear and full explanation . The public should not be kept in the dark and they should not let the Government muddle through and get off the hook
代理主席，我十分支持毛孟靜議員這項議案，因為香港的新聞和言論自由，以及我們的基本人權均不斷被收窄，我們對此感到很可悲。
Deputy President I strongly support this motion moved by Ms Claudia MO because Hong Kongs freedom of the press and freedom of speech and our basic human rights have been restrained continuously and we feel very sad about it
如果我們不就此作聲，噤若寒蟬，未來的處境便會更惡劣。
If we do not voice out and remain silent out of fear the situation will worsen in future
所以，今天我希望大家不單是為馬凱先生而發聲，也是為了香港未來的發展而發聲，並要捍衞我們的基本權利。
Thus I hope that Members will voice out not only for Mr MALLET but also for the future of Hong Kong and we must safeguard out basic rights
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2018年稅務條例草案》予以三讀並通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Inland Revenue Amendment No . 4 Bill 2018 be read the Third time and do pass
代理主席，今天的辯論本來不應發生，如果事情發生在20年前，對於特區政府拒絕向一位資深外國記者發出簽證，我相信任何人都會認為這是天方夜譚、匪夷所思。
Deputy President the debate today should not have taken place . If the incident happened 20 years ago I believe all of us would find it inconceivable that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region SAR would refuse to issue a visa to a senior foreign journalist
但很可惜，事情始終發生了，而我們今天就這件不幸的事情進行辯論。
Unfortunately such kind of incident did happen now and we are going to conduct a debate on this unfortunate incident today
日前，行政長官林鄭月娥和國家主席習近平出席港珠澳大橋開幕儀式時並肩而行，大家都看到象徵性的一幕。
A few days ago Chief Executive Carrie LAM and President XI Jinping walked side by side when they attended the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge . This symbolic scene was watched by all of us
公眾對政府拒絕向馬凱先生發出簽證充滿疑問，特區政府的處理方法也令人覺得於法不合、於理不通，置香港於險地及毀香港的優勢。
Members of the public have various doubts about the Governments refusal to issue a visa to Mr Victor MALLET and the SAR Governments handling of the incident gives people the impression that the Government is unlawful and unreasonable putting Hong Kong in danger and destroying our advantages
公眾有何疑問？
What kind of doubts do the public have?
第一個疑問是拒絕發出簽證而不給予解釋，是否合理的做法？
First is it reasonable to refuse the grating of a visa without giving any explanation?
是否符合國際慣例？
Is this in line with international practice?
根據《基本法》第一百五十四條，特區政府實行出入境管制，可以拒絕任何人的工作簽證申請，但行事方式必須合情合理，亦必須符合程序公義。
According to Article 154 of the Basic Law the SAR Government may apply immigration controls and can refuse any persons work visa application; yet the practice must be sensible and reasonable and must comply with procedural justice
任何人都知道，程序公義非常重要。
We all know that procedural justice is very important
政府在處理申請的過程中，是否能夠符合公正、合理的原則？
Can the Government comply with the principles of being fair and reasonable in processing the application?
在今次的事件中被拒發入境簽證的申請人，其實可以根據《入境條例》第53條，向行政長官會同行政會議提出上訴。
The applicant whose entry visa application has been rejected can actually appeal to the Chief Executive in Council under section 53 of the Immigration Ordinance
代理主席，如果申請人不知道自己為甚麼被拒發簽證，他又如何提出上訴？
Deputy President if the applicant does not know the reasons for rejecting his application how then can he lodge an appeal?
如何反駁和證明特區政府拒發簽證並不合理呢？
How can he refute the arguments of the SAR Government and prove that the refusal to issue a visa is unreasonable?
行政會議和行政長官又如何在沒有充分上訴理由的情況下，只考慮入境事務處的解 釋便作出合理裁決？
Without knowing the reasons for the appeal how can the Executive Council and the Chief Executive make a reasonable ruling by merely considering the explanation given by the Immigration Department?
香港大律師公會主席兼資深大律師戴啟思亦指出，政府處理馬凱事件的方式確實不尋常和不公平。
Philip DYKES Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association and a senior barrister has also pointed out that the Governments handling of the MALLET incident was indeed unusual and unfair
代理主席，另一個問題是國際慣例。
Deputy President another question is about international practice
剛才其他同事也提及，行政長官表示有關事件符合國際慣例後，我們發現有其他實際例子，證明這事並不符合國際慣例。
As pointed out by other colleagues just now after the Chief Executive stated that the incident was in line with international practice we have found other practical examples to prove that this incident does not comply with international practice
不給予解釋，是否真的符合國際慣例？
Does giving no explanation really comply with international practice?
一些實際例子說明，最少有3個國家的做法不一樣。
There are some practical examples indicating that at least three countries have different practices
英國、美國及新西蘭在拒絕申請時，必須告知申請人被拒發簽證的相關法例要求及原因。
In rejecting visa applications the United Kingdom the United States and New Zealand must inform the applicants in question of the relevant legal requirements and reasons
例如，英國會提供一份官方表格，列明拒發簽證的原因，如未能符合該國最低收入標準等，以便被拒發簽證人士在下次申請時檢視自己是否符合要求。
For example the United Kingdom will provide an official form stating the reasons for refusal to issue a visa eg . failure to meet the countrys minimum income standard etc so that the person being denied a visa would review if heshe meets the requirements when heshe applies again
政府所持的理由，在太陽底下是否完全站不住腳？
Are the Governments justifications completely untenable?
公眾的第二個質疑是，這事是否與新聞自由、言論自由有關？
The second doubt of the public is whether this incident is related to freedom of the press and freedom of speech
行政長官林鄭月娥上任以來經常掛在嘴邊的是強調要依法辦事。
Since Chief Executive Carrie LAM has taken office she always stresses that the Government must act in accordance with the law
早前特首接受日本傳媒訪問時，更強調香港政府會依法辦事，並且指出國際間沒有絕對的自由。
When the Chief Executive was interviewed by the Japanese media earlier she emphasized that the Hong Kong Government would act in accordance with the law and pointed out that there was no absolute freedom in the international arena
前全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員范太，以及前立法會主席也表示，不應將記者身份與言論自由混為一談，強調記者也是普通人，須遵守法律，否則記者便會享有特權。
Mrs FAN a former member of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress and the former President of the Legislative Council also said that the status of journalists and freedom of speech should not be lumped together . She also emphasized that journalists were also ordinary people and should abide by the law; otherwise journalists would enjoy privileges
代理主席，特首或許沒有說錯，香港居民享有《基本法》第二十七條下的言論自由及新聞自由，以及《香港人權法案條例》第16條下的發表自由，這些均不是絕對的自由。
Deputy President the Chief Executive may be right that Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of speech and of the press under Article 27 of the Basic Law and they also have freedom of expression under Article 16 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance; yet these are not absolute freedoms
但是，林鄭月娥忽略了的是，即使我們退一萬步，"港獨"真的是一條紅線，馬凱有否發表任何支持"港獨"的言論呢？
However Carrie LAM has neglected the fact that even if we take 10 000 steps backward Hong Kong independence is really a red line . Has Victor MALLET made any remarks in support of Hong Kong independence?
《金融時報》也曾發文表明，"港獨"違反《基本法》而且不可行。
The Financial Times has also stated in an article that Hong Kong independence violates the Basic Law and is unfeasible
記者的確沒有特權，記者亦確實是普通人。
Indeed journalists are ordinary people who do not have privileges
代理主席，言論自由是香港核心價值的重要組成部分。
Deputy President freedom of speech is an important component of Hong Kongs core values