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這是因為有很多問題我之前沒有在此提出。
This is because there are many questions that I have not raised previously
在上星期的辯論中，有委員認為今次政府修正案的內容很簡單，其實是的。
During last weeks debate some Members considered the Governments current amendment very simple in content . It is actually true
我第三次就這項修正案發言。
This is the third time that I speak on the amendment
隨着中美貿易戰升級，加上本港近期發生連串違法暴力衝突，香港經濟受到雙重打擊，各行各業及各階層市民都深受影響。
The escalation of the China - United States trade war and the recent outbreak of a series of unlawful violent clashes in Hong Kong have dealt a double blow to the economy of Hong Kong seriously affecting various trades and industries and people of all walks of life
政府推出多輪加碼措施解困，包括把2018-2019年度的稅務寬減百分比提高至100%，並透過全體委員會剛才通過的政府修正案予以落實。
The Government has thus introduced several rounds of enhanced relief measures including raising the percentage for tax reduction to 100 % for the year 2018 - 2019 to be implemented by way of government amendments passed by the Committee earlier
主席，我之前已表達對《條例草案》感到不滿的地方，我尤其不滿今次加碼紓困方案的闊度，但我知道稅務局正等待寄出稅單，再拖延下去對大家也沒有好處。
President I have expressed my dissatisfaction about the Bill earlier particularly the extent of the enhanced relief measures . However I understand that the Inland Revenue Department is ready to send out the tax demand notes and further delay will not be beneficial to any party
我希望他可以落實這些建議，並以破格思維推出破格措施，協助各行各業及各階層市民共渡時艱，走出困境。
I hope that he will implement the proposals and put in place innovative measures by thinking out of the box so as to assist various trades and industries and people of all walks of life to walk out from the doldrums
在協調各部門及政策局方面，我認為司長責無旁貸，但我看不到現時政府可以告訴市民，它在這方面有何具體的協調架構，未來會增強協調工作，未來又會有甚麼實質改善措施，讓社會能真正恢復秩序，讓市民周六日上街無須懼怕，亦可讓企業知道何時有機會回復正常，可安心做生意，對嗎？
I think the Chief Secretary is duty - bound to coordinate various departments and Policy Bureaux . Yet I fail to see that the Government has specific framework to strength the coordination or that it has formulated specific improvement measures to truly restore public order in future so that people will have no fears in going out during weekends and enterprises will know when business will return to normal and feel at ease in doing business
今天我不知道司長可會回應，但這方面確實很重要，我相信司長工作範疇中的一個最重要部分，是協調不同部門。
I wonder if the Chief Secretary will respond to these questions today but it is a very important task and I believe the coordination of various departments is one of the most important tasks of the Chief Secretarys portfolio
請讓大家看到政府的協調能力可以更強。
Please show everyone that the Government can have stronger coordination power
幾個月來，市民和企業都積累了很多怨氣，或有很多事情想政府做，我們均藉着在《條例草案》的辯論中表達出來。
Over these months the general public and enterprises have had great grievances . They may want the Government to do many things and we have taken advantage of the debate of the Bill to express these feelings of the public
市民亦期望政府可以從今次暴亂汲取教訓，牽頭改革政府和社會，解決深層次矛盾。
The people also expect the Government to learn from the recent rioting and take the lead in reforming the Government and society to resolve the deep - rooted conflicts
不過，能否辦到，我相信並非司長在個人網誌發表了便當做了，而是要問市民，他們是否感受到這份施政報告是真正的"不一樣、不因循、不守舊"。
However whether it can be done I believe is not to be determined by the Chief Secretary by writing the objectives in his blog; rather he has to ask the public if they have a feeling that the Policy Address is truly unusual untraditional and unconventional
局長亦如是，我曾提出批評。
The same applies to the Secretary and I have once raised some criticisms
局長應記得上次在財經事務委員會會議上，我特意向他索取他的會議發言稿，我便是要看看局長如何在其職責範圍內，做到"不一樣、不因循、不守舊"地牽頭改革政府，解決香港的深層次矛盾。
The Secretary should recall that at the last meeting of the Panel on Financial Affairs I purposely asked him for his speaking note because I wanted to see how the Secretary could within his portfolio take the lead in reforming the government in an unusual untraditional and unconventional manner to resolve the deep - rooted conflicts in Hong Kong
當然，我們希望市民可以享受到退稅，但我們更希望看到政府能加強各部門的協調，以達致恢復秩序的效果。
Of course we hope that members of the public can enjoy tax concessions but we hope even more earnestly that the Government can enhance the coordination among various departments to restore public order . We also see the extensive impact of the riot
我們亦看到，暴亂影響面廣泛，有這麼多市民出來表達對社會的不滿，對政府表達意見，政府必須牽頭自行作出改革，同時改革社會，這些都要在施政報告及所有施政政策中體現出來。
Many people have come out to express their dissatisfaction with society and their views on the Government . The Government must take the lead to initiate reforms on its own and reform society . These must be manifested in the Policy Address and all policy agendas
所以，我希望政府在《條例草案》通過後不要停下來，以實際行動回應市民的期望。
Hence I hope that the Government will not halt its work after the passage of the Bill and will meet the expectations of the public with pragmatic actions
"財爺"已推出了一系列紓困措施去協助不同界別解決燃眉之急，但當然，措施是否應該更具針對性，更能直接幫助企業？
The Financial Secretary has introduced a series of relief measures to address the pressing needs of various industries . But of course should the measures be more targeted and provide more direct help to enterprises?
其實，司長聽到本會議員的發言應已知道，很多議員都以李嘉誠基金會的"應急錢"計劃作對比。
As a matter of fact from the speeches of many Members the Chief Secretary should have learnt that Members have compared his measures with the Crunch Time Instant Relief Fund provided by the Li Ka Shing Foundation
他起碼應顯示關心，提出具體措施協助這些無辜的受害者，讓他們也能感受到政府官員的關懷，而不是當作沒事發生般，躲在自己的辦公室裏制訂政策。
He should at least show that he cares and propose specific measures to assist the innocent victims so that they can feel the care of government officials rather than pretending that nothing has happened and continuing to hole up in his office to formulate policies
好了，主席，我希望稍後司長或局長在發言時會有所回應。
Well President I hope that the Chief Secretary or Secretary will make some responses when they speak later
正如我已多次提到，《條例草案》是立法會復會後首項通過的法案。
As I have repeatedly pointed out this Bill is the first bill to be passed after the resumption of the Legislative Council
我並非純粹視其為一項法案，而是我覺得它是一個新開始，除了要讓納稅人獲得退稅外，當局亦一定要成立危機小組，讓市民看到當局加強各部門的協調，以達致恢復秩序、止暴制亂的目的。
I do not see it as simply a bill; but as a new beginning . Apart from providing taxpayers with tax concessions the authorities must form a crisis intervention team to step up the coordination of various departments to achieve the goal of restoring law and order stopping violence and curbing disorder
第三，各部門及各部門首長均要牽頭解決社會的深層次矛盾，改革政府和香港。
Third various departments and heads of departments have to take the lead to resolve the deep - rooted conflicts in society and reform the Government and Hong Kong
第四，政府必須再思考有何方法協助受傷的行業、受傷的市民和商店，這才是政府該做的工作。
Fourth the Government must reconsider how to provide assistance to industries people and shops that have been adversely affected . That is what the Government should do
主席，我發言支持三讀通過《2019年稅務條例草案》。
President I speak in support of the Third Reading of the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2019 the Bill
我認為政府可以積極考慮特事特辦，研究如何幫助各行各業的"打工仔"及中小企，例如在緩繳稅項方面採取更進取的措施，因應目前的狀況以特事特辦的方式來處理。
In my opinion the Government should actively consider making special arrangements under special situations and study ways to assist wage earners and small and medium enterprises SMEs of various sectors and industries . For example it may adopt more active measures on the holding over of provisional tax by making special arrangements under the present special situation
我們希望透過協調機制，真正幫助中小企渡過難關。
We hope that the Coordination Mechanism will help tide SMEs over the difficulties
我支持三讀《條例草案》，當中包含稅項方面的修訂。
I support the Third Reading of the Bill including the amendment to the taxation arrangement
有同事剛才提出多項紓困安排及其效用。
Some Honourable colleagues brought up a number of relief arrangements and their effects just now
主席，我必須指出，現行的稅制安排，包括簡單低稅制和退稅安排，沿於特區政府延續港英政府一貫的積極不干預思維。
President I must point out that the existing taxation arrangements including the simple tax regime low tax rates and tax concessions have been upheld by the SAR Government as a continuation of the positive non - intervention mentality of the British Hong Kong Government
特區政府過往一直認為，一切事情應交由市場自行決定，政府只負責提供一個良好的營商環境。
The SAR Government has long believed that everything should be determined by the market while the Government should only be responsible for providing a good business environment
主席，我動議 《2019年稅務條例草案》 予以三讀並通過。
President I move that the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2019 be read the Third time and do pass
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2019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 Bill 2019 be read the Third time and do pass
每個人都會責罵他。
Everyone in Hong Kong will blame him too
主席，李家超的答覆是"終極垃圾級"的回應，顛倒黑白，將警方縱容黑社會無差別持械襲擊市民的責任，諉過於報案的市民太多，令警方難以評估形勢。
President John LEEs reply has reached the standard of absolute nonsense by confusing right and wrong . He tried to shirk the responsibility of the Police in condoning triad members indiscriminately attacking members of the public with weapons and put the blame on those members of the public for making too many calls to the Police thus making it difficult for the Police to assess the situation
現場有便衣監察......
There were plain - clothed police officers conducting surveillance at the scene
梁君彥，你不要太離譜，過往建制派議員在主體質詢後提出補充質詢......
Dont go too far Andrew LEUNG . When pro - establishment Members raised their supplementary questions after the main questions
李家超，我想請你撫心自問，發生"七二一"如此嚴重的事件，你作為局長，為何至今還不向眾多的香港市民及眾多的傷者鞠躬道歉，問責下台？
John LEE please answer earnestly . After such a serious incident on the 21 of July why havent you as the Secretary for Security bowed and apologized to large number of Hong Kong people and large number of injured persons? . Why havent you taken the responsibility and stepped down?
我質疑李家超剛才的說法是猜測我提問的動機。
I suspect that the remarks made by John LEE is tantamount to imputing my motive of asking the question
局長，你有否猜測林卓廷議員的動機？
Secretary are you imputing the motive of Mr LAM Cheuk - ting?
我的補充質詢是：為何局長不向市民鞠躬道歉，問責下台？
My supplementary question is Why has the Secretary not bowed and apologized to members of the public taken the responsibility and stepped down?
他說了一大堆廢話，完全沒有回應。
He talked a lot of nonsense and did not respond to my question at all
主席，聽局長的回應，簡直是白費心機。
President it is futile to listen to the replies of the Secretary
"七二一"事件是警隊歷年來最大的醜聞。
The 21 July incident is the biggest scandal involving the Police in history
他作為局長，有否真心維護警隊的聲譽嗎？
As the Secretary for Security has John LEE earnestly protected the reputation of the Police?
有否真心回應市民對"無警時分"的控訴嗎？
Has he earnestly responded to the peoples complaint that there was a period of police absence?
李家超，很多人都對你不滿，包括警方內部。
John LEE many people resent you including some from within the Police Force
我問他何時下台......
I asked him when he would step down
李家超現時這些答覆，就是把所有責任都推得一乾二淨。
The replies given by John LEE intended to shirk all his responsibilities
我想請李家超現在對着香港人說得清清楚楚，在"七二一"當晚，香港的警隊是否毫無做錯之處？
I would like to ask John LEE to state clearly in front of Hong Kong people Has the Hong Kong Police Force not committed the slightest error on the evening of 21 July?
李家超是否認為當晚特區政府轄下的香港警隊，不論在策略、人手和安排上，在任何方面都沒有瑕疵？
Does John LEE think that the Hong Kong Police Force of the SAR Government on that evening did a flawless job in all aspects in terms of its strategies manpower deployment and arrangement?
他提到該兩名人員評估風險後，認為情況危險及考慮到現場人士情緒激動，所以要求增援，在附近留守。
He mentioned that upon making risk assessment the two officers found the situation risky and considering that the people at the scene were emotionally unstable they therefore requested reinforcement and stood by in the vicinity
局長解釋為何警車及警員多次經過"雞地"，卻沒有作出驅散行動時，竟然說："人員無發現有關人士有破壞社會安寧的行為。
When the Secretary tried to explain why the police vehicles and police officers passed by Kai Tei many times without making dispersal operations he surprisingly said the officers concerned did not find any acts of breach of the peace
當時兩名身處現場的警員，有佩槍和武器，為何他們不上前保護市民？
At that time the two police officers at the scene were equipped with guns and weapons why did they not go forward to protect members of the public?
為何警員的武器不是用於保護市民？
Why did police officers not use their weapons to protect members of the public?
即使只有兩名警員，市民對他們也有期望，甚麼叫做"無畏無懼"？
Even if there were only two police officers at the scene members of the public had expectations of them . What does without fear mean?
李家超局長，我想問這種表現的警員，在香港市民或香港政府眼中，還能否稱得上具有香港警隊應有的"無畏無懼"的精神？
Secretary John LEE considering the performance of these police officers do you think that in the eyes of Hong Kong people or the Hong Kong Government the Hong Kong Police Force still champions the spirit of without fear?
主席，局長剛才在主體答覆第一句指出，"部分大專院校及學校曾發生衝突事件"，事實上，我們看到並非發生"衝突"事件，而是在更多大專院校發生"衝擊"事件。
President the Secretary pointed out at the beginning of the main reply that confrontations have even happened in some post - secondary institutions and schools . In fact as we have seen the incidents were not confrontations . Rather more post - secondary institutions were being stormed
我的補充質詢是，我們看到，在校園內連校長也自身難保，院校如何依靠自主來保障校內持不同政見的師生的權益和人身安全？
My supplementary question is How can the institutions rely on its autonomy to protect the rights and interests as well as the personal safety of teachers and students with different political views when even the heads of institutions could not protect their own safety on campus?
主席，教育局除了要關注學生在校內的行為外，還應關注他們會否在校園外誤墮法網。
President in addition to expressing concern for the actions of students in schools the Education Bureau should also express concern on whether the students will contravene the law inadvertently outside campus
在近5個月來的社會運動中，截至10月底已有3300人被捕，而16歲以下學生所佔的比率不低，情況令人憂慮和痛心。
In the social movement in the past five months 3 300 people have been arrested as at the end of October and the percentage of students under 16 in the total number of arrestees is not low . The situation is worrying and distressing
除了局長在主體答覆中提到，曾在8月下旬發出一些基本原則及指引外，教育局有否採取任何實際行動？
In addition to the basic principles and guidelines issued in late August as the Secretary has mentioned in the main reply has the Education Bureau taken any practical actions?
例如，在校園內呼籲或勸諭學生不要參與違法集會，向他們解釋屆時會有激進分子縱火或投擲燃燒彈，以致他們有機會受傷，以及如果他們被控干犯暴動罪，他們的前途便會受到影響等。
For example the Bureau may urge or advise students not to participate in unlawful assemblies explain to them that radical elements may commit arson or throw petrol bombs at such assemblies and they may be hurt tell them that their future will be ruined if they are charged with rioting offences
局長剛才答覆其他議員的補充質詢時多次提到，由學校決定、學校自主及由學校保障學生，但局方或政府還可以做些甚麼，還是仍像過去一樣只是依賴學校？
In answering the supplementary questions raised by other Members the Secretary has repeatedly mentioned that it is up to the institutions to make the decisions that the institutions enjoy autonomy and that the institutions should endeavour to protect their students . What else can the Bureau or the Government do? . Are we going to rely on the institutions alone as was the case in the past?
然而，現時有很多情況及很多問題已經超越學校能夠處理的範圍，我想問局方，現時暴力事件甚至政治事件已經入侵校園，局方除了要求學校處理以外，還有甚麼對策呢？
Nevertheless at present there are many situations and problems that have gone beyond the scope that can be handled by the institutions . Given that violent incidents or even political incidents are permeating institutions I would like to ask the Bureau What countermeasures does the Bureau have apart from asking the institutions to deal with such issues by themselves?
我是一家本地廣告公司的老闆，當日響應社會呼籲參與罷工，並與公司的同事自發參與和平的集會。
I am the boss of a local advertising company . In response to calls in society I staged a strike on that day and together with colleagues of my company attended a peaceful assembly on a voluntary basis
因為公司很多年輕女士亦有參與，我們便決定去獲不反對通知書的民間人權陣線龍匯道集會 區域留守集會，以確保公司的同伴在安全環境下表達對政府的不滿。
As many young ladies of my company joined in we decided to go to the area at Lung Wui Road where a letter of no objection for assembly was issued to the Civil Human Rights Front . We decided to stay there so as to ensure that my co - workers could express their discontent with the Government in a safe environment
可惜，最終換來的是警方無理、暴力的驅趕。
Regrettably we were ultimately driven away by the Police unreasonably and violently
現場場面混亂，更隨時出現人踩人的險象，要不是在場人士互相扶助，逃過困境，出現災難性的死亡事件是絕不誇張。
The scene was so chaotic that the danger of a stampede might take place any time . If people at the scene had not helped each other to flee from the dangerous areas it would not be exaggerated to say that a disaster causing great casualties would have occurred
自當日起，我和在場的同事均對當日的恐懼揮之不去，更有人疑似出現了創傷後遺症、噩夢、失眠、過度警覺症等。
From that day on my colleagues and I have been haunted by the terror on that day . Some people even seem to suffer from post - traumatic stress disorder with symptoms such as nightmare insomnia and hyperarousal
本人就事件除了憤怒外，亦非常痛心，相信社會亦無法接受'執法克制，天公地義'的說法。
As for me apart from feeling indignant I am also saddened . I believe that society cannot accept the saying that the Police were restraint in law enforcement and their acts were perfectly justified
得悉當日你也在場，在此懇請議員就事件的嚴重性作出追究問責。
Having learnt that you were also at the scene on that day I urge Honourable Members to pursue those who should be held accountable for the seriousness of the incident
如這次警方濫權，濫用武器，最終未有得到懲治，香港未來的日子警權過大，監警會無能並與警方相互維護的情況便會一直惡化下去，市民將來在香港會失去應有的保障。
If the Police are not ultimately brought to book for their abuse of power and excessive use of weapons the situation of the Police having excessive power IPCC being incapable and the Police and IPCC harbouring each other will go from bad to worse in the days to come; and members of the public will not be duly protected in Hong Kong in future
"主席，這封信的內容與局長今天答覆的文本恰恰相反。
President the content of the letter runs exactly counter to the Secretarys reply today
局長的答覆有一段提及："警方會根據現場情況作出評估及專業判斷，採取適當行動，包括使用所需要的武力，以確保公共安全和公共秩序。
One paragraph of the Secretarys reply reads The Police shall based on the circumstances at the scene make assessments and exercise professional judgment to take appropriate actions which include using necessary force in a bid to ensure public safety and public order
涂謹申議員，我第二次警告你，請停止叫喊。
Mr James TO I warn you for the second time . Please stop shouting
現時會議氣氛比較緊張。
The atmosphere of the meeting is relatively tense now
第二項急切質詢。
Urgent question 2
林卓廷議員，請直接提出你的急切質詢。
Mr LAM Cheuk - ting please state your urgent question directly
警務人員於本月12日在立法會大樓外與示威人士發生大規模衝突。
On the 12 of this month a large - scale confrontation between police officers and demonstrators occurred outside the Legislative Council Complex
有外國記者表示，目擊有記者雖已表明身份，仍遭警務人員搜查裝備，並遭侮辱、追打及噴射催淚水劑，甚至投擲催淚彈。
According to a foreign journalist he witnessed that despite some journalists having identified themselves their equipment was searched and they were insulted chased assaulted and sprayed with tear sprays by police officers who even hurled tear gas rounds at them
由於剛過去的星期日有數以百萬計市民上街遊行抗議，有市民擔心當大規模示威短期內再發生時，記者會受到上述對待。
Since over a million of members of the public took to the streets to protest on the Sunday just passed some members of the public are worried that journalists will be treated in the aforesaid manner when large - scale demonstrations take place again in the near future
就此，政府會否保證警方不會再以同一手法對待記者？
In this connection will the Government guarantee that the Police will not treat journalists in the same manner again?
你在這次事件中的責任無法推諉，你令立法會喪失了監督政府的功能。
You also have an unshirkable responsibility in this incident for the Legislative Council has lost its monitoring function over the Government because of you
為此，你會否有一個說法？
Will you give an account on this point?
你的選項包括：第一，公開鞠躬道歉；第二，問責下台。
You have two options first to bow in apology before the public; second to assume responsibility and step down
日後若無法控制市民的怒火，你也有責任。
If the fury of the public cannot be controlled you too will be held responsible
主席，你可否表現一下同情心，假如你還有同情心的話？
President would you show some sympathy if you still have a tinge of sympathy?
在任何大型事件中有人死傷，我都深表同情。
I would express my deepest sympathy in any major incident where casualties are involved
梁君彥議員，我不是批評你個人，而是你給予整個香港的觀感，即你為求配合政府而令整個立法會像火車頭般向前衝。
Mr Andrew LEUNG I am not criticizing you personally but you give Hong Kong people an impression that you have led the Legislative Council to rush through the bill like a locomotive to support the Government
人應當顧及基本的政治倫理和具有誠信，請問你會否鞠躬、道歉、下台？
We should have regard to basic political ethics and be a person of integrity . Will you bow apologize and step down?
我們現在會起立默哀1分鐘。
We will now rise to pay silent tribute for one minute
主席，剛才我們默哀時，你對死者極不尊重。當我們在默哀，你卻打斷我們的默哀。
President while we were observing silence just now you showed great disrespect to the deceased; you interrupted us
你會否向死者梁先生道歉？
Will you apologize to the deceased Mr LEUNG?
區諾軒議員，請你提出第一項急切口頭質詢。
Mr AU Nok - hin please put your first urgent oral question
請議員保持肅靜。
Will Members please keep quiet
主席，我有兩個規程問題。
President I have two points of order
第一，我要求一個說法。
First I demand an explanation
他們覺得聾啞人士很可笑嗎？
Do they find the deaf - mute laughable?
他們覺得他談論手語議題很可笑嗎？
Do they think it is laughable to discuss the issue of sign language?
我還聽到一位建制派議員說："你那麼了不起，你用手語發言吧。
I have even heard a pro - establishment Member say If you are so remarkable express your views in sign language
張議員提出的修訂建議之一，正正與此事有關，而很多國家的議會均已把手語定為議會其中一種可接受的語言。
One of Dr CHEUNGs proposed amendments is directly related to this issue . The parliaments of many countries have already specified sign language as one of the acceptable languages
還笑得那麼大聲，挑戰他能否用手語發言。
Why did pro - establishment Members laugh at Dr CHEUNG so loudly and even challenged him to express his views in sign language?
是的，世界上的確有些聾啞人士很不幸，需要用手語發言。
Yes deaf - mute persons are very unfortunate and they have to use sign language for speeches
當然是制定法律和政策。
Members have the responsibilities to enact laws and formulate policies
議員應把民意和市民的討論融入法律和政府政策中，令政府的施政更具認受性。
Members should incorporate public opinions and public discussions into laws and government policies so as to enhance the recognition of policies implemented by the Government
一個較好、令市民信服的議會，必須有良好的議事制度，確保《議事規則》得以公正地執行，每位議員都能夠表達其代表的市民的聲音和意願，從而讓政府吸納其意見，融入法例和政策中。
A good legislative assembly that is accepted by the public must have a good system to ensure that rules of procedures are fairly enforced so that each Member can express the views and aspirations of members of the public whom they represent . The Government will then take on board such views when formulating laws and policies
正如在法庭上，雖然有很多 爭議，但判決大多令人信服，這是因為有良好的司法制度，以致公義能夠彰顯，有關事宜可按法律程序得到公平公正的處理。
Similarly in the case of courts though there are many disputes the judgments are mostly accepted by the public . The reason is that a good judicial system is in place to ensure that justice can be manifested and matters can be dealt with fairly and justly according to legal procedures
《議事規則》是議事堂上程序公義的重要體現，原意是讓每位議員都能夠代表其選民和香港人在議事堂上議政。
RoP crucially manifests procedural justice in the Legislative Council . The original intent is to enable Members to discuss policies in the Legislative Council on behalf of their voters and Hong Kong people
他們完美示範了一件事：要解決問題，便先要解決提出問題的議員，令他們無法在議會內提出訴求或盡議員應盡的責任。
They have perfectly demonstrated the idea that to solve problems first deal with those Members who raised the problems . Pro - establishment Members thus take actions to stop opposition Members from voicing any demands in the Council or undertaking the responsibilities of Members
為何民主派這次必須阻止修訂《議事規則》？
Why must the democrats stop the amendment of RoP?
今年12月18日是香港立法會或前立法局第一套《議事規則》的173周年紀念，但諷刺的是我們將會通過一大堆修訂建議，徹底改變這套行之已久、相對公平公正的《議事規則》。
18 December of this year marks the 173 anniversary of the publication of the first set of RoP of the Legislative Council . Ironically we are going to pass a series of proposed amendments to drastically change this set of long - standing RoP which are relatively fair and equitable
該等修訂建議不但限制了議員的言論自由，更重要的是剝削了議員監察政府的職權，直接閹割立法會的權力，矮化立法機關，令三權分立更為失衡。
The proposed amendments not only limit the freedom of speech of Members but more importantly deprive Members of the power to monitor the Government directly castrate certain powers of the Legislative Council and belittle the legislature causing the separation of powers to become even more unbalanced
將立法會大部分的權力賦予一人，並非制衡。
The act of giving most of the powers of the Legislative Council to one person disallows checks and balances
主席權力越大，便越專權。
With greater powers the President will become more dictatorial
我已多次指出，即使在建制派建議修訂《議事規則》前，主席很多裁決已明顯有所偏頗，對建制派提出的要求從容處理，對民主派提出的要求則處處為難。
As I have said time and again even before the proposed amendment of RoP by pro - establishment Members many rulings of the President were obviously biased . He dealt with the requests of pro - establishment Members leniently but made things difficult for the democrats when dealing with their requests