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我認為在實施宣誓規定之後，這種情況會逐漸減少，有些人甚至已經知道自己無路可走，不能再在議會內宣揚"港獨"，亦不可再事事政治化。
I reckon that after the implementation of the oath - taking requirements such situations will become fewer and fewer . Some of them have even realized that they will have no way out and can no longer promote Hong Kong independence or politicize everything in DCs
剛才有同事說，警務處處長現時出席區議會會議的情況與昔日有很大分別。
Some colleagues have just said that when the Commissioner of Police attended DC meetings recently he received very different treatment from the old days
再者，落實宣誓的安排可令區議員聚焦民生，對各區市民都是一種保障。
Furthermore the implementation of the oath - taking arrangements can make DC members focus on livelihood issues which is indeed a kind of protection for the residents in various districts
我落區時聽到很多市民的不同意見。
During my visits to the local districts I received different views from many residents
雖然有些市民可能只是一知半解，但我所接觸的市民不論是基層市民、中產以至不同專業範疇的人士都對我說，宣誓是必須、必要及應該做的。
Although some of them may not know much about this matter all of those I have talked to―be they people from the grass roots middle - class people or even practitioners from various professions―told me that the taking of oath is imperative essential and necessary
他們舉了一個簡單的例子，就是回歸前，公職人員同樣要宣誓效忠女皇陛下。
They have cited a simple example . Before the return of sovereignty public officers were also required to swear allegiance to Her Majesty
主席，這群人需要監察，聽其言、觀其行，看看他們的言行是否真的符合誓言內容。
President this group of people need monitoring . We should listen to their words and watch their deeds to see if what they say and do is really consistent with the content of the oath
我認為特區政府責無旁貸，必須監察他們。
I think the SAR Government has a bounden duty to monitor them
我不希望在完成宣誓後，區議會會繼續出現現時的情況，甚或更差的情況。
I do not wish to see the recurrence of the present situation and something even worse happen in DCs after they take the oath
主席，"一國兩制"行穩致遠，是大部分香港市民的盼望。
President most Hong Kong people hope to see the steadfast and successful implementation of one country two systems
我敢說全部市民都期望香港能夠繼續在"一國兩制"下前行，不希望看到香港越來越走樣，亦不希望與"一國兩制"越行越遠。
I dare say all members of the public wish to see Hong Kong continue to move forward under one country two systems . No one wants to see Hong Kong become increasingly deformed and drift farther and farther away from one country two systems
因此，我認為有關安排不但適時，更可以立刻撥亂反正，讓香港重回正確的道路。
Therefore I think that the oath - taking arrangements are not only timely but also able to put things right immediately so as to bring Hong Kong back on the right path
在2019年實施《香港國安法》及今年完善選舉制度後，香港更加要把握粵港澳 大灣區的發展及"十四五"規劃，以期與內地對接。
After the introduction of the National Security Law in 2019 and the improvement to the electoral system this year Hong Kong has to exert greater efforts to capitalize on the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area and the 14 Five - Year Plan with a view to fostering connections with the Mainland
我相信這對大部分香港市民而言都是好事。
I believe this will be beneficial to most Hong Kong people
主席，我重申，我全力支持《條例草案》及政府的修正案。
President I reiterate my full support for the Bill and the amendments proposed by the Government
代理主席，我發言支持《2021年公職條例草案》二讀。
Deputy President I speak in support of the Second Reading of the Public Offices Bill 2021 the Bill
《條例草案》其中一個主要目的，是透過本地立法，落實全國人民代表大會常務委員會在2016年年底，就《基本法》第一百零四條作出的解釋。
One of the main purposes of the Bill is to implement by way of local legislation the Interpretation of Article 104 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China adopted by the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC at the end of 2016
在2016年10月12日，不少市民對於在這個會議廳內發生的宣誓風波至今仍歷歷在目。
Many citizens still have a vivid memory of the oath - taking controversy that happened on 12 October 2016 in this Chamber
當天最少有15名自稱"非建制"後來被統稱為"攬炒派"的立法會選舉當選人在宣誓就任時以不同方式宣讀誓言，包括一邊宣誓一邊舉傘、打鼓；在法定誓言前後"加料"，以及用"龜速"宣讀誓言，視莊嚴的宣誓儀式和法定要求如無物。
On that day at least 15 elected Legislative Council Members who proclaimed themselves as non - establishment Members and were later collectively referred to as Members of the mutual destruction camp read out the oath in different ways when they took the oath including raising umbrellas and beating drums during oath - taking making additions to the oath prescribed by law and reading out the oath at tortoise speed . All of them had disregarded the solemn oath - taking ceremony and legal requirements
當中最令人髮指的，是兩名前青年新政成員梁頌恆和游蕙禎，在宣誓時公然辱華及展示"港獨"標語，愧對全國14億同胞及全球中華兒女。
The most outrageous incident was that former members of YoungSpiration Sixtus LEUNG and YAU Wai - ching blatantly insulted China and displayed Hong Kong independence slogan . They should be ashamed to face the 1.4 billion Mainland compatriots and Chinese people worldwide
雖然兩人的宣誓已即場被裁定無效，但礙於相關本地法例存在漏洞，當局未能取消餘下多位未作出有效宣誓的"攬炒派"議員的資格，最終要由人大常委會出手堵塞漏洞。
While the oaths taken by the two of them were determined invalid on the spot the Administration was unable to disqualify the remaining Members from the mutual destruction camp who had failed to take valid oaths due to the loopholes in relevant local legislation . It was NPCSC who took action and plugged the loopholes at last
特區政府在相隔近5年後才提出這項《條例草案》，並落實相關的釋法規定，實在是太慢和太遲。
It is indeed too slow and too late for the SAR Government to propose this Bill and implement the relevant interpretations after almost five years
根據人大常委會在去年6月通過的《香港國安法》的規定，《條例草案》將立法會議員在就任時須宣誓擁護《基本法》及效忠特區的規定，擴展至區議員。
According to the provisions of the National Security Law adopted by NPCSC in June last year the Bill has extended the oath - taking requirements on upholding the Basic Law and bearing allegiance to HKSAR for Members of the Legislative Council to members of the District Councils DCs upon assuming offices
事實上，現行法例已訂明區議會選舉的參選人，在參選時須簽署相關的擁護和效忠聲明，並須經選舉主任確認，但由當選至就職卻無須再作宣誓，因而出現漏洞。
In fact existing laws have stipulated that candidates who stand for DC election must sign relevant declarations to uphold the Basic Law and swear allegiance and the candidates must seek confirmation from the Returning Officer . However they are not required to take oath again when assuming office thus creating a loophole
大家也看到，不少在2019年區議會選舉中當選的"攬炒派"區議員，公然鼓吹"港獨"、散播仇恨，並無視憲法與《基本法》的規定。
As all of you can see many DC members from the mutual destruction camp elected in the 2019 DC election have blatantly advocated Hong Kong independence spread hatred and disregarded the provisions of the Constitution and the Basic Law
雖然區議會只屬地區性諮詢組織，但區議員仍然擁有一定的公權力。
Although DCs are only district - based advisory bodies DC members still possess certain public powers
區議員以納稅人的公帑支薪、開會和舉辦活動，所以要求他們在就任時宣誓擁護《基本法》和效忠特區，絕對是應有之義。
As they get paid hold meetings and organize events with public money from taxpayers it is definitely the responsibilities of DC members to take oath when assuming office to uphold the Basic Law and swear allegiance to SAR
如果有人對這些要求感到有困難，根本不配擔任區議員，一開始便不應該參選。
If a person has difficulties in complying with these requirements he or she is not qualified to be a DC member and should not run for the election in the first place
最近，先後有多名"攬炒派"區議員辭職，部分已表明或估計是由於拒絕或害怕宣誓。
Recently a number of DC members from the mutual destruction camp have resigned from office with some openly admitted their refusal to take the oath or suspected of chickening out
我認為這些人即使辭職也不會對地區和香港帶來損失，反而是好事，亦反映《條例草案》能夠為區議會撥亂反正，為香港的政制正本清源。
I think even if these people resign it will bring no harm to the districts and Hong Kong . Instead this will be a good thing . It also demonstrates that the Bill can set things right for DCs and correct the deep - seated problems of Hong Kongs political system
《條例草案》的另一目的，是落實人大常委會在去年11月就立法會議員資格問題作出的決定。
Another purpose of the Bill is to implement the decision that NPCSC made on the qualifications of the Members of the Legislative Council in November last year
當時有多位"攬炒派"立法會議員在參選區議會時，被選舉主任裁定不符合擁護《基本法》及效忠特區的規定，但同樣地，礙於現行法例存在漏洞，當局無法取消他們的立法會議員資格，只能任由這些已被依法認定為不擁護《基本法》及不效忠香港特區的人，繼續佔用立法會的議席及行使公權力。
At that time many Legislative Council Members from the mutual destruction camp were decided by the Returning Officer that they failed to fulfil the requirements on upholding the Basic Law and bearing allegiance to HKSAR . But similarly owing to the loopholes in existing laws the Administration could not disqualify those members from holding office . It could only let those people who have been decided in accordance with law to have failed to uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to HKSAR continue to occupy the seats of the Legislative Council and exercise public powers
這情況相當荒謬，並對香港以至國家的利益構成威脅。
This situation is pretty ridiculous and poses threats to the interests of Hong Kong and the country
《條例草案》根據人大常委會的決定，在相關本地法例引入機制，授權律政司司長向法庭提出法律程序，取消經依法認定後有違效忠要求的立法會及區議會議員資格，絕對是合法、合情、合理、合憲及有必要。
The Bill introduces in accordance with the decision of NPCSC a mechanism in the local legislation to empower the Secretary for Justice SJ to bring legal proceedings and disqualify Legislative Council Members or DC members from holding office on the ground of breach of requirements on bearing allegiance . This is absolutely lawful fair reasonable constitutional and necessary
手握公權力的公職人員不應只在宣誓的一刻才擁護《基本法》及效忠特區，在任期間也應符合有關要求，這樣才可以落實"愛國者治港"的原則。
Public officers who possess public powers should not uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to HKSAR . They should fulfil the relevant requirements during the term of office so that the principle of patriots administering Hong Kong could be implemented
按照有關機制，律政司司長向法庭提出取消議員資格的法律程序後，被起訴的立法會議員或區議員須即時停職，其間不得再出席各類立法會或區議會會議，亦不得以議員身份行事及舉辦活動等。
According to the relevant mechanism after SJ brings legal proceedings to disqualify a Member of the Legislative Council or DC the member will be suspended from office immediately . During suspension the member shall not attend any Legislative Council or DC meetings act or organize events as a member
對於有議員質疑有關停職安排會否過於嚴苛，當局已作出解釋。
In response to some members query as to whether the suspension arrangement would be too harsh the Administration has explained for this
首先，政府只會對已被依法認定有違擁護《基本法》和效忠特區要求的議員提訴，不會胡亂啟動有關程序。
First the Government will only bring legal proceedings against Members who have been decided in accordance with law to have failed to uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to HKSAR . It will not arbitrarily initiate the relevant proceedings
其次，被起訴的議員亦有權向法庭申請解除停職的規定。
Second the members concerned are entitled to apply to court to lift the suspension
我認同有關停職安排較為嚴苛，但若不是立法會及區議會在近年發生這麼多荒謬絕倫及違法違憲的事件，中央及特區政府也無須採取這些行動。
I agree that the relevant suspension arrangement is rather harsh . However if it were not for the many ridiculous and unconstitutional incidents happened in the Legislative Council and DCs in recent years the Central Government and the SAR Government would not have had to take these actions
只要大家奉公守法，尊重憲法和《基本法》，在參選、宣誓及就職時真心、誠意地擁護《基本法》和效忠香港特區，必定能夠輕易符合《條例草案》的各項規定。
As long as members are law - abiding respect the Constitution and the Basic Law as well as uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to HKSAR sincerely and solemnly when running for election taking the oath of office and assuming office they will be able to easily comply with all the requirements of the Bill
《條例草案》對於香港市民的人權自由，以及對於受《基本法》保障的選舉權和被選舉權，均不會構成任何影響。
The Bill will have no impact on the human rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people nor their rights to vote and stand for election which are protected under the Basic Law
代理主席，最後，我想再提出幾點《條例草案》尚未解答的問題。
Deputy President lastly I would like to raise a few more questions that have not yet been answered by the Bill
第一是區議會選舉候選人的資格審查機制。
The first one is the eligibility review mechanism of the candidates of DC elections
在今年3月11日，全國人大會議通過有關完善香港選舉制度的決定，包括成立香港特別行政區候選人資格審查委員會，負責審查行政長官選舉、立法會選舉及選舉委員會界別分組選舉的候選人是否愛國愛港，以及是否符合擁護《基本法》及效忠特區的要求。
At the meeting on 11 March this year NPC endorsed the decision on improving the electoral system of Hong Kong including the establishment of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee which is responsible for reviewing whether candidates for the Chief Executive election the Legislative Council election and the Election Committee Subsector Elections are patriotic and whether they fulfil the requirements of upholding the Basic Law and bearing allegiance to HKSAR
我留意到政制及內地事務局局長提到會研究有關問題，但下屆區議會選舉應會在兩年後舉行，所以我希望當局能夠加快有關工作，不要又拖四五年才修例。
As I am aware the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs mentioned that he would look into the matter . However as the next DC election will be held two years later so I hope that the authorities can expedite the related work and not to delay the amendment exercise for another four or five years
此外，《香港國安法》第六條訂明，香港特別行政區居民在參選或就任公職時應當依法簽署或宣誓擁護《基本法》和效忠特區。
In addition Article 6 of the National Security Law stipulates that a resident of HKSAR who stands for election or assumes public office shall confirm in writing or take an oath to uphold the Basic Law and swear allegiance to HKSAR in accordance with law
政府早前已要求全體公務員簽署相關聲明，但對於一些並非由公務員、議員或主要官員出任而手握公權力的重要公職，是否也應該引入宣誓的要求？
The Government has asked all civil servants to sign a declaration earlier but some important public offices that are not held by civil servants Legislative Council Members or principal officials also possess public powers . Should the oath - taking requirement be introduced on them as well?
政府同樣說過會進行研究，但同樣沒有提出會在何時完成，這些也是現行法例存在的漏洞。
The Government also said that a study would be conducted but no completion date has been suggested . These are also the loopholes in the existing legislation
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，支持《條例草案》，支持完善香港公職人員參選、宣誓及任職制度，全面落實"愛國者治港"的原則，確保"一國兩制"實踐行穩致遠，不變形、不走樣，多謝。
With these remarks Deputy President I support the Bill and the improvement of system of Hong Kong public officers standing for elections taking oaths and assuming offices in a bid to fully implement the principle of patriots administering Hong Kong and ensure the steadfast and successful implementation of one country two systems and that the policy remains intact and undistorted . Thank you
主席，以下我會就《2021年公職條例草案》，政制及內地事務局局長動議的修正案發言。
President I will now speak on the amendments on the Public Offices Bill 2021 the Bill proposed by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs
2016年的人大釋法規定："宣誓是該條所列公職人員就職的法定條件和必經程序。
According to the Interpretation of NPCSC in 2016 Oath taking is the legal prerequisite and required procedure for public officers specified in the Article to assume office
" 特區政府根據相關規定，透過《條例草案》修改《立法會條例》及《區議會條例》，授權律政司司長對不符合宣誓要求，或已被依法認定違反擁護《基本法》及效忠香港特區規定的人士提訴，取消其議員資格。
On the basis of these requirements the SAR Government has proposed in the Bill to amend the Legislative Council Ordinance and the District Councils Ordinance to authorize the Secretary for Justice SJ to bring proceedings against a person who fails to fulfil the oath - taking requirements or is decided in accordance with law that he or she has breached the conditions on upholding the Basic Law and bearing allegiance to HKSAR to disqualify himher
有關法律程序展開後，相關議員隨即會被停職，包括不得出席各類立法會或區議會會議，以及不得以議員身份行事或舉辦活動等。
Upon the commencement of the proceedings the functions and duties of the member will immediately be suspended including attending all kinds of meetings of the Legislative Council and District Councils DCs acting as a member or organizing activities
不過，對於被停職議員能否繼續支取相關議員薪津，原草案就未有明文規定。
However the original Bill has not expressly provided whether the member whose functions and duties have been suspended may continue to receive remuneration
政府解釋，相關薪津安排有不同法例和機制處理，其中立法會議員薪津是由立法會行政管理委員會決定，區議員薪津則由民政事務局或民政事務總署處理，為尊重相關制度，所以無須在《條例草案》中訂明。
The Government explains that the relevant remuneration arrangements are made in accordance with various laws and mechanisms . In particular remuneration arrangements of Members of the Legislative Council are decided by the Legislative Council Commission LCC; while those of DC members are handled by the Home Affairs Bureau HAB or the Home Affairs Department . Thus it is considered unnecessary to include express provisions in the Bill to respect the systems
在《條例草案》審議期間，我與多位議員均對有關做法表示不滿。
During the course of deliberation of the Bill many members and I have expressed discontent with this approach
如果某人因為違反宣誓規定或擁護效忠而被要求停職，怎可以讓他們繼續支取薪津、白拿工資、浪費納稅人的血汗錢呢？
If the functions and duties of some people are required to be suspended because they have failed to fulfil the oath - taking requirements or uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to HKSAR how can they continue to receive remuneration be paid for nothing and waste the hard - earned money of taxpayers?
當然，經過法庭聆訊後，有關人士最後可能獲准復職，但這種情況可以透過補發停職期間的應付薪津處理，但先付錢，甚至讓他們預支巨額款項，然後才想辦法追討，事實證明是相當費時和失效的。
Certainly the person concerned may eventually be permitted to resume his functions and duties after the court hearings but this kind of situation can be dealt with by giving back - payments in respect of the remuneration due to him during the period of suspension . It has been proven that the approach of paying remuneration or even large sums of money to these people first and then try to recover the money is a waste of time and very ineffective
最近幾年，我在預算案的特別財務委員會均曾詢問行管會，向因2016年宣誓風波而被"DQ"議員的追討薪津的進度，但答覆實在令納稅人相當"肉痛"。
In recent years in special meetings of the Finance Committee I have asked LCC about the progress of recovering the remuneration paid to Members who were disqualified in the oath - taking saga in 2016 but the replies very much hurt taxpayers
梁頌恆與梁國雄兩名前議員拖欠立法會360萬元薪津，至今分毫未曾償還，而其中梁頌恆更因已被頒令破產及逃亡美國，有關欠款被迫要撇帳。
Two former Members of the Legislative Council Sixtus LEUNG and LEUNG Kwok - hung owe the Legislative Council remuneration paid to them amounting to 3.6 million and have not paid back a cent . In particular since a bankruptcy order has been issued against Sixtus LEUNG who has absconded to the United States the debt has to be written off
雪上加霜的是，立法會為了追回有關薪津的行動，前後便花了接近140萬元法律開支，這些全部也是公帑。
Worse still the Legislative Council has spent legal expenses of nearly 1.4 million in total in an attempt to recover the remuneration . All of these expenses have been paid from the public coffer
因應議員意見，局長提出修正案，訂明議員在停職期間"不得享受相應待遇"，更全面落實人大釋法要求。
In response to Members views the Secretary has proposed amendments to provide that while the members functions and duties are being suspended the member must not enjoy any corresponding entitlement which will comprehensively implement the requirements stipulated in the Interpretation of NPCSC
對於政府採納議員意見，從善如流，作出修訂，我是深表歡迎的，但具體如何落實執行相關停薪的規定，仍然有待行管會與民政局跟進。
I very much appreciate that the Government has adopted Members views heeded good advice and made the amendments . Nevertheless LCC and HAB have to follow up on enforcing the requirements of remuneration suspension
我希望他們可以盡快完成相關工作，因為《條例草案》一經通過實施，政府便會安排現屆全體區議員進行宣誓，律政司司長亦應當盡快對一些明顯違背擁護及效忠規定的區議員採取法律行動，相關停職及停薪機制很可能很快便派用場。
I hope that they can complete the relevant work as soon as possible . The reason is that upon the passage of the Bill the Government will make arrangements for all DC members to take the oath . SJ should also expeditiously bring legal proceedings against DC members who have apparently failed to fulfil the requirements of upholding the Basic Law and bearing allegiance to HKSAR
因應今次修例，我亦希望行管會從速檢視相關薪津發放機制，特別是候任議員在完成宣誓就職程序前，可以預支的工作津貼金額，避免將來可能要花費大量公帑打官司追討。
The mechanisms of suspension of functions and duties and suspension of remuneration will probably prove to be useful very soon . In response to this legislative amendment exercise I hope that LCC will speedily review its mechanism of remuneration payment particularly in relation to the amount of operating allowances payable in advance so as to avoid spending large sums of public money in legal proceedings to recover the debt in future
主席，我謹此陳辭，支持各項修正案。
With these remarks Chairman I support all of the amendments
全國人民代表大會常務委員會的兩項決定，訂明某些行為會被視為不符合我剛才提及的兩個法定要求和條件，即"擁護"和"效忠"。
The two decisions of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC stipulate that certain acts are deemed as not complying with the two statutory requirements and conditions which I mentioned previously that is upholding and bearing allegiance
政府當局這次修訂本地法例，正是為了落實全國人大常委會的決定中有關公職人員宣誓的規定。
The purpose of the Administrations present amendment of the local legislation is precisely to implement the oath - taking requirements for public officers in NPCSCs decisions
主席，我們經常聽到社會上有些人問：為何公職人員宣誓要這麼大費周章？
President we have often heard some members of the community ask Why must such a lot of efforts be made for public officers oath - taking?
為何政府這次要在法例上寫得如此清清楚楚？
Why must the Government state the requirements so clearly in legislation this time?
此外，當日亦有人在此敲鑼敲鼓、打黃傘，總之做盡一切把戲，令立法會變成一個烏煙瘴氣的地方。
Moreover on that day some people beat gongs and drums held yellow umbrella and played all possible tricks to turn the Legislative Council into a chaotic and messy place
主席，除此之外，大家也知道，這次修例亦引入區議員在就職時須宣誓的新規定。
President apart from this as Members may be aware the present legislative amendment exercise introduces the new requirement for members of the District Councils DC to take oath when assuming office
這項新規定可說是一面照妖鏡，因為宣誓內容包括擁護《基本法》、效忠特區，而這些都是不容爭辯的大道理。
This new requirement can be said to be a Foe - Glass because the content of the oath includes upholding the Basic Law and bearing allegiance to SAR which are all indisputable broad principles
我真的看不到任何一個愛國家、愛香港的人在讀出這些誓言時會有何困難。
I really cannot see any difficulty for a person who loves the country and Hong Kong in reading the oath
主席，我當了證婚律師多年，過去多年曾為很多新婚夫婦證婚何俊賢議員說他也是由我證婚的每次也看到一對對新人，在我面前莊重地向對方讀出可說是一生中最重要的誓詞，而誓詞中必定包括要對對方忠誠。
President I have been a lawyer serving as a marriage celebrant for years and have witnessed the weddings of many newly - wed couples over the past years―Mr Steven HO said his wedding was also witnessed by me―newly - wed couples stood in front of me and read the most important oath in their life solemnly to each other and the oath content must include being faithful to each other
這與在議會內宣讀誓詞的情況相同，如果宣誓的準議員心不甘、情不願，面露難色或就何謂"忠誠"、"擁 護"等諸多疑問，我想也不用再跟他討論甚麼，因為大家都知道這個人信不過、會害人一生。
This is tantamount to reading the oath in this Council . If a prospective Member shows signs of reluctance or expresses doubts about the meaning of faithful uphold and so on when taking oath I think there is no point of discussing with him as everyone knows that this person is not trustworthy and will victimize the life of people
我天生一副"外父相"，有兩個女兒。
Having two daughters I was born with a father - in - law look
如果我的兩個女兒在結婚時，她們的新郎持有這種態度，我作為外父會第一時間趕他們走。
If my two daughters get married and their grooms adopt such an attitude I being the father - in - law will immediately kick them out
主席，我剛才留意到鄭松泰議員的發言的其中一點，提到有關暫停立法會議員或區議會議員的職能和職務。
President I noticed that in the earlier remarks made by Dr CHENG Chung - tai he mentioned one point about the suspension of functions and duties of a Legislative Council Member or DC member
我非常細心聆聽他發表的一些意見，也感覺到鄭議員剛才的表情非常豐富、聲如洪鐘。
I have listened very carefully to the opinions expressed by Dr CHENG and found that he was very expressive with his face and spoke as loudly as a trumpet just now
不過，我認為他氣雖壯但理不直。
However despite his full face of righteousness I do not think he has any good reasons
如果有證據顯示一名公職人員曾經這樣做，先暫停其職務再等候處理，我認為是最好的做法。
In my opinion if there is proof that a public officer has previously done any of those acts it would be best to suspend his duties pending further actions
過去很多公司也是這樣做的，如果有職員犯事，雖然未被法庭定罪，但公司也可能要求該人暫時停職等候結果，這對個人、公司或社會也是最好的處理方法。
In the past many companies adopted such an approach . If a staff member committed a crime the company concerned might require him or her to suspend duties even before he or she was convicted by the court . This is the best approach for individuals companies and the community at large
所以，對於鄭議員剛才說這做法違反甚麼"無罪推定"原則或律政司司長權力過大，我並不認同。
For this reason I do not agree with Dr CHENGs earlier remarks that the suspension contravenes the presumption of innocence principle or SJ is vested with excessive powers
另外，我認為他真的不是太公道，因為他浪費了不少篇幅引述前任政治助理的例子，指她為了移民而發假誓。
Besides I think he is really unfair as he has taken great length in elaborating the example of the former Political Assistant alleging that she had made a false oath for the purpose of emigration
坦白說，我與這位政治助理不是太"老友"，但我剛才從鄭議員的發言中，完全聽不到有任何跡象顯示這位前任政治助理發假誓。
Frankly speaking I am not very familiar with this Political Assistant but from Dr CHENGs speech just now I failed to hear any signs showing that this former Political Assistant had made a false oath
我認為他引用的例子極不恰當，亦不尊重這位前任政治助理，我希望他能夠還對方一個公道。
I opine that not only is the example cited by him extremely inappropriate he has not shown any respect for this former Political Assistant . I hope that he can do justice to her
主席，我的發言時間差不多到此。
President my speaking time is almost up
我謹此陳辭，支持《條例草案》，多謝主席。
With these remarks I support the Bill . Thank you President