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S for S speaks on verdict delivered by Court of First Instance on conspiracy to commit subversion case
30.5.2024

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session on the verdict delivered by the Court of First Instance on the conspiracy to commit subversion case this afternoon (May 30): Reporter: First, before the verdict this morning, the Police arrested four activists from the League of Social Democrats outside the West Kowloon court, including the wife of one of the defendants. They have not started their protest yet, so why were they taken away? Second, the Police have granted bail to five people in the Chow Hang-tung case. Is it a sign that the evidence is not strong enough for formal charges? Secretary for Security: Regarding your first question, I understand that outside the courtroom, there were several people causing nuisance and conducting disorderly conduct and they were being arrested. For the second question, I understand that out of the seven people we have arrested, five were bailed out, one is still under detention for investigation while the remaining one is still being remanded in the institution in connection with other cases. Active investigations are still ongoing. Reporter: What does the Government think of the significances of this verdict today by the court? Do you think the Government has achieved the major victory in this regard? And what does it think of the acquittal of the two defendants of this case? Secondly, what does the Government think of the criticisms by the EU, the governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, the US and other NGOs towards the verdict, particularly about the erosion of human rights and political freedoms in the city? Is it afraid of any sanctions or retaliations? Secretary for Security: First of all, there is no winner out of this case. This is a very sad story that some Hong Kong people are trying to conduct subversion in Hong Kong. I think it is good that we are able to interdict their plot, so that Hong Kong citizens will not suffer and Hong Kong can now resume to a normal stage. Regarding those comments by the external forces, as I said, during the whole hearing period, there are different external forces that are trying to smear the Judiciary, the Department of Justice and also the law enforcement (agencies). Actually they are conducting their duties faithfully and I am proud of our court. I am proud of the Department of Justice staff and our law enforcement officers. I think they are the pride of Hong Kong. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S speaks on Police National Security Department's law enforcement action
28.5.2024

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session on Police National Security Department's law enforcement action this afternoon (May 28): Reporter: Is it the first arrest made under the new home grown national security legislation? Can you explain more about the scope of the offence? What is the significance and what does it imply on posting on social media on sensitive dates going forward? Secretary for Security: This morning, the National Security Department of Hong Kong Police Force arrested a total of six people, including five females and one male. One of the females is now being remanded in our correctional institution. The allegation is about this group of people using a Facebook page on social media to advocate hatred against our Central Government, the Hong Kong Government and also our Judiciary. It is relating to a forthcoming sensitive date but I would like to reiterate that the main crime is not about the subject. It is about their utilising of the subject during which they incited hatred against the Central Government, our Hong Kong Government and the Judiciary. This incitement of hatred is the cause of the crime. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S visits Guangzhou and Shenzhen (with photos)
16.5.2024

âThe Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, visited Guangzhou and Shenzhen today (May 16) to call on the Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province, the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department and the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau. Mr Tang arrived in Shenzhen in the morning and departed for Guangzhou in the afternoon. In Guangzhou, Mr Tang called on the Director of the Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province, Mr Wang Zaihua, to express gratitude for his support for and guidance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in taking forward the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Emergency Management Co-operation and Greater Bay Area Emergency Response Operation Co-operation Framework Agreement. Mr Tang said the relevant work has made important achievements and expressed the hope that the three places will sign the agreement in Hong Kong in the near future, and formulate the new Greater Bay Area Emergency Response and Rescue Operational Plan, so as to consolidate resources for emergency response among the cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to enhance the efficacy of cross-boundary rescue efforts. Mr Tang also called on Vice-Governor of the Guangdong Province and Director of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, Mr Liu Guozhou, to brief him on the latest developments of the relevant matters of the HKSAR, including the recent completion of the local legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law to improve the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security. They discussed deepening co-operation in different areas, including combating cross-boundary crimes and illegal immigration, as well as emergency management, flow of talent, and training and exchanges, to enhance collaborative development and law enforcement capabilities of the two places. In the morning in Shenzhen, Mr Tang called on Vice Mayor of Shenzhen and Director General of the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Zhao Yong. Mr Tang expressed gratitude to Mr Zhao for his support for the work of the Security Bureau and its disciplinary services. They also exchanged views on areas such as strengthening police co-operation, facilitating flow of people and combating crimes, especially deception, in the hope of jointly taking forward major areas of work. Mr Tang then visited the Shenzhen Bay Service Center of Nanshan Branch of the Public Security Bureau to learn about the convenient one-stop service offered to the public. Mr Tang concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong this evening.
GFS Open Day promotes National Security Education Day
13.4.2024

âTo promote the National Security Education Day, the Government Flying Service (GFS) held an open day today (April 13) at the GFS Kai Tak Division, taking the opportunity to raise public awareness of national security and deepen their understanding of the GFS's services, as well as its work and achievements in safeguarding national security. The open day featured interactive exhibition boards, national security-themed game booths, as well as virtual-reality and augmented-reality games to give members of the public a better understanding of GFS operations. The Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, a uniformed youth group newly subvented by the GFS, performed a Chinese-style foot drill and gave a pipe band performance during the open day, which marked the first official event they participated in. As a concluding performance, a search-and-rescue flight demonstration was performed by a helicopter simulating a marine rescue operation, illustrating emergency response efforts by the GFS during life-saving missions. More than 1 600 visitors joined the GFS Open Day. The Deputy Chief Secretary, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk also toured the open day and recognised the efforts and contributions by the GFS in safeguarding national security. "We are delighted with the enthusiastic support from the public, and hope to deepen public understanding of national security and the GFS through community engagement during the open day. The event showcased the dedication of the GFS in safeguarding national security. The GFS remains steadfast in its mission of providing life-saving, emergency responses and aerial supports, contributing to safeguarding national security, and maintaining Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability," said the Controller of the GFS, Captain West Wu.
Secretary for Security officiates Passing-out Parade at Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development (with photos)
15.3.2024

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, officiated at the Passing-out Parade at the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development today (March 15) to review 209 officers on parade, including 103 Immigration Officers and 106 Immigration Assistants. In the parade, the Immigration Band played multiple pieces of Chinese military band music and Chinese folk music, while the Guard of Honour also demonstrated the Chinese-style footdrill. The Guard of Honour then smoothly joined the parade for a smart formation of the Chinese numerals "23", demonstrating the Immigration Department (ImmD)'s full support for the legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law. In his speech, Mr Tang thanked the ImmD and all sectors of community for their support, and hoped that at this important juncture when Hong Kong embarks on a new journey from stability to prosperity, all parties would continue to make new contributions for the development and prosperity of Hong Kong and the country. He expected that graduates would fulfil the three roles as a member of the ImmD, and turn them into their goals and original aspirations for future work. First, he expected the graduates to become "defenders of the rule of law", who would always uphold the value of "integrity and impartiality", give full support to enforce the law and safeguard the rule of law, shoulder the vital mission of safeguarding Hong Kong. Second, he expected the graduates to become "quality service providers", who would continue to uphold the value of a "people-oriented approach and ongoing improvement", care with their hearts to serve the public with professional and quality service. Third, he expected the graduates to become "facilitators of Hong Kong's integration into our country and a connection to the world", facilitating the Government's drive to attract and retain talent, thus helping Hong Kong to fully capitalise on its distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under the "one country, two systems" principle, make better contributions to the high-quality development of the country and integrate into the national development. Mr Tang stated that graduates must adhere to the basic principles and core values of the civil service, shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, steadfastly safeguard the constitutional order of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region set out under the Constitution and the Basic Law, so as to ensure the robustness of "one country, two systems".
Hong Kong Customs hosts 6th World Customs Organization Global Canine Forum (with photos)
5.3.2024

The three-day 6th World Customs Organization (WCO) Global Canine Forum hosted by Hong Kong Customs opened today (March 5). The opening ceremony was officiated by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho; and the WCO Director for Compliance and Facilitation, Mr Pranab Kumar Das. The Global Canine Forum is an important WCO global event, which has been held biennially since 2011, focusing on sharing of best practices and exchange of skills in the utilisation of canines in customs work. At the opening ceremony, Mr Tang welcomed over 90 participants from about 40 customs administrations for joining the Forum in Hong Kong, which is being held in Asia for the first time. He highlighted the pivotal roles of detector dogs in supporting customs enforcement duties as well as promoting anti-drugs message to young people. Ms Ho, in her remarks, elaborated on the significant developments of the Hong Kong Customs Canine Force in recent years, namely establishing a canine breeding centre, attaining the status as a WCO Regional Dog Training Centre, developing the Smart Collar and the Smart K9 Management System, etc. Addressing the ceremony, Mr Das encouraged participants to make the best use of the Forum to share expertise and foster actions to improve Customs operations. He also thanked Hong Kong Customs for its consistent support to the international Customs community by hosting this event. About 150 guests, including delegations from the Mainland and overseas, officials of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), representatives of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Consuls-General, foreign Customs attach&eacute;s and local working partners, attended the opening ceremony.
Transcript of remarks by S for S at media session after opening ceremony of World Customs Organization 6th Global Canine Forum
5.3.2024

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session after opening ceremony of the World Customs Organization 6th Global Canine Forum today (March 5): Reporter: Different organisations have called for clarity on certain articles, would the Government consider giving clearer definitions on certain articles as the different associations have called for? What is the Government's next plan for the legislation? Would you share with us the timetable? Secretary for Security: Alright. So our next step will be to consolidate the consultation result, and then we are going to report to the Panel on Security and Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services joint meeting. It will then be followed by other legislative procedures. We are clear about different opinions on whether some of the definitions can be clearer and have more details. We will include all those opinions and see how we can enhance the legislation. Thank you very much. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
LCQ14: The e-154 App
21.2.2024

Following is a question by Hon Lam San-keung and a written reply by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, in the Legislative Council today (February 21): Question: On June 1, 2021, the Hong Kong Police Force introduced the "e-154 App" (the App) which applies voice input technology. As at March 15, 2022, the Police Force allocated over 900 tablets, 300 smart phones and 240 portable printers to crime officers. However, some people who gave witness statements (statements) at police stations have said that police officers still took statements from them in the traditional way and the process was very time-consuming. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: (1) of the current percentage of the number of statements taken with the use of the App in the total number of statements taken; (2) whether the records taken with the use of the App are subsequently processed in electronic form (i.e. when they are delivered to the courts for use in judicial proceedings, and when prosecuting and defence counsel apply for obtaining the relevant records); if not, of the reasons for using paper records; and (3) of the total expenditure incurred by the App every year and, compared with the traditional way of taking statements, whether the relevant total expenditure has been reduced? Reply: President, In support of the strategic direction of "Embracing the Use of Technology for Policing in the Digital Age" of the Hong Kong Police Force (the Police), the Police launched the "e-154" App on June 1, 2021. Tablets, smart phones and portable printers were distributed to all police districts. Investigation team officers can take witness statements anytime and anywhere with their portable devices in hand, thereby saving time and enhancing their work efficiency and effectiveness. After consulting the Police, my reply to different parts of the question is as follows: (1) In 2023, the "e-154" App took about 37 200 statements, which was more than six times the figure in 2022, reflecting an increase in the use of the App. As the Police do not maintain statistics on the total number of statements taken over the territory, the percentage mentioned in the question is not available. (2) In criminal cases, the prosecution has the burden of establishing the truthfulness and admissibility of the evidence. As statements taken by police officers are likely to be used in future judicial proceedings, records taken with the use of the "e-154" App need to be printed out and signed by the statement-taking officers and the persons from whom the statements are taken, so as to ensure the admissibility of the statements in judicial proceedings. (3) The "e-154" App involves an annual recurrent expenditure of about HK$3.3 million. The Police do not maintain other figures mentioned in the question.
S for S deeply saddened over passing of fireman
19.1.2024

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (January 19) expressed deep sorrow over the death of a fireman, Mr Yau Yiu-man, who passed away while on duty at Penny's Bay. Mr Tang sent his deepest condolences to Mr Yau's family. Mr Tang said, "The Fire Services Department will make every effort to provide necessary support to help Mr Yau's family through this difficult time."
​保安局局長談港珠澳大橋東人工島司法管轄權
18.12.2019

以下是保安局局長李家超今日（十二月十八日）上午在立法會大樓會見傳媒的談話全文： 記者：就港珠澳大橋東人工島，雖然說內地方面自己有司法管轄權，是否都可以這樣set（設立）一個關卡做檢查，是否已違背「三地三檢」原則？ 保安局局長：我相信政務司司長及保安局曾經作出一些公開聲明已講清楚，在港珠澳橋的司法管轄區是按照界線劃分，理由是確保在港珠澳大橋任何一個段落都有適用的法律可以去執法，處理一些犯法的事情，而執法的單位是所屬的司法管轄區的執法部門。在司法管轄區的原則之下，當然任何一個執法部門可以按其行動的實際需要，去進行在司法管轄區可以容許的法律手段。這個司法管轄區的執法事情與我們在關口過關「三地三檢」的概念是沒有衝突的，因為我們所說的「三地三檢」是指在三個口岸區當有人過關時，用「三地三檢」方法去做通關手續。任何一個司法管轄區，假設是香港警方，若有一些情報或者實際的執法需要，在大橋的香港段去處理我們需要做的執法工作，這亦符合在司法管轄區當地執法部門按着自己的法律去執法的理念，所以我們不應該將兩件事件混淆。 記者：就算現在這條橋本身雖然有自己的司法管轄權，但現在有一些香港人過這條橋、過境的時候被內地方面捉了，其實如何可以說服香港人或市民有信心再用這條橋過境呢？難保下一次會否再有其他人用這條橋的時候被人捉了。 保安局局長：這個亦都是剛才我解釋給大家聽甚麼是司法管轄區之下，當地的執法部門的權力和做法。當他離開了香港的口岸，用港珠澳大橋，現在我們告訴大家，當時在立法會，我們提供資料給立法會的時候，一談及司法管轄區，這個概念必須是清晰的。所以現在亦都很清晰地讓大家明白，用港珠澳大橋是涉及三地司法管轄區去行使他們自己屬地的法律。當然如果任何人在選擇用甚麼方法離開香港去某一個地方，去考慮實際環境、實際的法律情況，亦都應該是他自己作為常識一部分去理解清楚。多謝各位。 （請同時參閱談話全文的英文部分。）
​立法會二題：公眾活動現場緊急救援工作
18.12.2019

以下是今日（十二月十八日）在立法會會議上李國麟議員的提問和保安局局長李家超的答覆： 問題： 據報，上月十八日晚上，油麻地有數十名示威者逃避警方圍捕時跌倒，部分人堆疊在一起，命懸一線。現場的志願急救員欲施救卻被警務人員以警棍驅離。警方一直否認曾有人踩人事件。就此，政府可否告知本會： （一）消防處處理上述事故中傷者的詳情，包括調派救護人員和救護車的數目及其抵達現場的時間、他們向消防通訊中心報告看到的情況（包括有否人疊人），以及傷者人數，並按他們的性別、年齡分布、傷勢及送院時間列出分項數字；警方的執法行動有否阻延救援工作； （二）警務人員在公眾活動中展開拘捕行動時，須否把在場人士的生命安全和醫療需要列為首要考慮；如須要，上述事故的有關警務人員有否違反相關規定；如無須要，原因為何；及 （三）會否再次考慮成立獨立調查委員會，以調查警務人員就反修例運動（包括上述事故）採取的執法行動中使用的武力是否屬恰當程度？ 答覆： 主席： 市民有表達意見、言論及集會的自由，但必須守法。根據《警隊條例》（第232章）第10條，警方有法定責任維持公共安全及公共秩序。因此，當出現任何違法行為，警方必須採取適當行動，回復社會安寧。如果市民以和平合法的方式表達意見，警方根本不需要使用任何武力。 自今年六月九日至今，香港發生了共超過1 000場示威、遊行和公眾集會，當中不少演變成嚴重的暴力違法行為。為應對及制止暴力行為，警務人員需要使用適當的武力，控制場面，並將暴徒繩之於法，以恢復公共安全和公共秩序。 就問題的各部分，我回覆如下： （一）及（二）就十一月十八日晚上的違法行為，需要釐清幾點有助我們了解事件的發展。 首先，網民在網上號召大批群眾，於十一月十八日到各區堵路，號稱所謂「圍魏救趙」，以分散警力讓當時仍在香港理工大學的違法示威者可以逃走。 第二，當晚直到十一月十九日的凌晨時分，有數以千計的暴徒在油麻地及佐敦一帶大肆破壞和堵路，包括以雜物設置路障、用磚塊及雜物攻擊執法的警務人員，更投擲了共近1 000枚汽油彈，嚴重威脅在場市民和執法警務人員的人身安全及性命。 第三，警方在採取驅散及拘捕行動前已長時間並多次警告暴徒停止違法行為及散去，在多次警告無效的情況下才使用催淚煙及採取行動驅散及逮捕違法暴徒。 在行動期間，暴徒試圖逃走以逃避法律責任，其中有部分在逃走時，在不同位置跌倒。現場警務人員已即時作出疏導措施，並安排到場的救護及消防人員提供協助。警務人員在救護人員到場前，亦為傷者初步處理傷勢。當晚警方共拘捕213人，被捕人士已被控「參與暴動」罪。 十一月十八日晚上，消防人員在油麻地港鐵站A1出口外處理一宗「自動報火警鐘」事故期間，在約十一時三十分發現大批人士從彌敦道走向碧街方向。在油麻地港鐵站A1出口與寶寧大廈之間的通道有人跌倒在地上，並有人跨越這些人繼續逃走。消防人員立刻向消防通訊中心報告及要求增援。同時，在場消防人員立即進行救援工作，用了大約十分鐘將30多名被困者救到安全位置。 第一輛救護車於晚上十一時四十八分到達並停泊於窩打老道和彌敦道交界。由於登打士街、窩打老道東行及彌敦道北行一帶有大量磚塊和障礙物阻塞，奉召到場的救護車不能靠近事故現場位置停泊。因此，救護人員需在距離較遠的地點，帶同救護抬床及裝備前往現場。救護人員於凌晨零時零二分將第一名傷者以救護抬床徒步送往最近的廣華醫院治理，並按照傷勢輕重分批將其他傷者送往不同醫院治理，約於凌晨四時三十分完成運送最後一批傷勢較輕的傷者往醫院，其間救護人員在現場為傷者傷勢作初步處理。 事件中，消防處一共出動了10輛消防車、41輛救護車、48名消防人員和123名救護人員。消防處將合共33人，包括26男七女，送往不同醫院治理。送院治理者中亦包括四名警務人員。除了兩名成年傷者年齡不詳外，其餘傷者的年齡介乎16至45歲。傷者的傷勢包括扭傷、氣促、頭暈、嘔吐、骨折等。其中年齡最輕的16歲人士頭部及背部受傷。年齡最大的兩名45歲人士分別是手指脫臼及氣促和手受傷。事件中，消防人員在警方的協助下進行傷者分流工作。 在任何情況下，警方都會考慮受傷人士的需要，不會阻礙救援工作，並會盡量配合救護及醫療服務。與此同時，警方要顧及現場環境，顧及安全和保安的考慮。消防處及警隊雙方在救援行動上會作出緊密協調，以確保傷者在安全情況下盡早獲得醫療診治。 根據警方的指引，假如被捕人士在案發現場或在被捕過程中受傷，該名人士會被安排接受治療。絕大部分警務人員都曾接受急救和一些基本的醫療訓練，能夠在救護人員到場前，為傷者初步處理傷勢。在處理受傷被捕人士時，警方亦須考慮被捕者的安全和保安因素。 （三）政府認為由獨立監察警方處理投訴委員會（監警會）處理有關警務人員的投訴是適當的做法。監警會是根據香港法例第604章《獨立監察警方處理投訴委員會條例》而設立，獨立運作，履行其法定職能，包括觀察、監察和覆檢投訴警察課處理和調查須匯報投訴的工作，並就投訴的處理和調查提出建議。 監警會正積極審視自六月九日起的多場大型公眾活動，以及警方採取的相應行動，並已表示致力在切實可行的範圍內，在大約明年一月公布第一個階段性報告。我們認爲應按現行機制讓監警會履行和發揮其法定職能，積極推進有關的審視工作。審視工作複雜，我希望公眾能給予監警會時間和空間以便它完成這重要的工作。監警會會向行政長官提交報告並且會公開，公眾屆時可詳細檢視報告。政府將小心研究報告的建議，以決定合適的跟進行動。 多謝主席。
​立法會十題：警務人員接受急救訓練
18.12.2019

以下是今日（十二月十八日）在立法會會議上陳沛然議員的提問和保安局局長李家超的書面答覆： 問題： 保安局局長近日表示，絕大部分警務人員曾經接受急救和基本的醫護訓練。就此，政府可否告知本會： （一）屬下表所列職級的現役警務人員當中，已完成獲政府承認的急救證書訓練課程的人數及百分比分別為何，並按培訓機構的名稱（即（i）香港聖約翰救護機構、（ii）香港紅十字會、（iii）職業安全健康局、（iv）醫療輔助隊及（v）其他機構（請註明））以下表列出人數的分項數字； 職級 完成課程人員 按培訓機構 劃分的人數 數目 百分比 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 見習督察／督察或以上 警長／警署警長 高級警員 警員 總計 （二）過去五年，每年有多少名警務人員分別完成由上述機構提供的急救證書訓練課程，以及他們接受有關訓練的總時數；及 （三）當警民衝突現場有人受傷需接受醫治時，警務人員會自行為傷者急救，還是會第一時間把他們交由在場的醫護專業人員（包括救護人員、護士及醫生）進行治理；警方作出此項決定所用準則為何？ 答覆： 主席： 警隊一向重視警務人員的專業培訓及發展，包括為警務人員提供適當的急救和基本的醫護訓練，讓他們可以在不同的工作環境中，為有需要的傷者初步處理傷勢。現時，所有新入職的正規警務人員，在警察學院受訓時，均須接受四十小時的基本急救訓練，在完成急救訓練並通過考核後，會獲發急救證書。此外，警隊亦會為有需要的在職正規警務人員，安排上述的基本急救訓練，或十六小時的複修急救訓練，以延續急救證書的有效期。有關訓練由醫療輔助隊及香港聖約翰救傷會提供。警務人員亦可以自行報讀其他急救證書訓練課程。 就陳議員的問題，現回覆如下： （一）及（二）截至今年十一月三十日，約有25 000名現職正規警務人員已完成上述的基本或複修急救訓練，或其他急救證書訓練課程，詳情如下︰ 職級 已完成訓練/課程人數 佔相關職級人數百分比 督察／高級督察或以上 約2 000人 約百分之七十五 警長／ 警署警長 約6 000人 約百分之九十 警員／高級警員 約17 000人 約百分之九十 總計 約25 000人 佔全體正規 警務人員約百分之九十 警方沒有備存按培訓機構劃分的人數。 二○一四／一五至二○一八／一九年度，每年接受警隊安排的基本及複修急救訓練的正規警務人員，平均人數如下： 急救訓練 二○一四／一五至二○一八／一九年度每年接受訓練的平均人數 基本急救訓練 約1 100人 複修急救訓練 約2 800人 （三）大型公眾活動存在安全風險。警方一向秉持在第一時間將傷者送往醫院接受治療的原則。視乎實際情況，在救護人員到場之前，警務人員會為傷者初步處理傷勢，如有需要，亦不排除會安排傷者接受現場其他醫護專業人員的協助。如果傷者為被捕人士，警方在處理該傷者時，會兼顧被捕者的安全和保安考慮。無論在何種情況下，警方會盡力配合救護服務，以切實可行的方法協助救援工作，讓傷者接受所需的醫療服務。
​立法會七題：香港居民於內地被行政拘留
18.12.2019

以下是今日（十二月十八日）在立法會會議上郭家麒議員的提問和保安局局長李家超的書面答覆： 問題： 據報，本年八月八日，一名當時任職英國駐香港總領事館的香港居民前往內地公幹，並於同日被內地執法當局拘留。他指稱在被拘留期間遭不人道對待。他在被行政拘留15日後獲釋，並正在第三地尋求庇護。就此，政府可否告知本會： （一）鑑於上述人士表示，內地執法人員聲稱會向國際刑警發送函件以供轉交香港警務處（警務處），再由警務處將函件交予其家屬，從而將他的案件通知其家屬，警務處有否接獲該函件；若有，為何警務處沒有將函件轉交該人的家屬；若否，警務處會否向內地執法當局了解該函件曾否送出； （二）鑑於上述人士聲稱獲告知，若他接受媒體採訪並公開談及其涉嫌干犯的罪行以外的任何內容，他便會被帶返內地，有何措施保障該人在回港後的人身自由，以及在他獲內地執法當局釋放後，政府有否聯絡他，向他提供可能需要的協助； （三）政府會否就上述人士所作指控向內地執法當局作出了解，以及若發現指控屬實，毫不含糊地對有關當局作出譴責； （四）是否知悉，過去三年每年於內地被行政拘留的香港居民人數為何； （五）是否知悉，內地執法當局通知被行政拘留的香港居民的家屬所依循的程序，以及過去三年每年有關當局在採取執法行動時依循該程序的次數為何； （六）為何行政拘留並不在警務處與內地執法當局所設立的現有通報機制的範圍內；雙方會否商討將通報機制的範圍擴展至涵蓋行政拘留；及 （七）是否知悉，現時受僱於各個駐香港總領事館的香港居民人數為何；有何措施確保這些人士在內地遭行政拘留時可得到所需協助？ 答覆： 主席： 特區政府一向重視香港居民在境外被拘留或監禁的個案，並且關注有關港人的合法權益及致力為他們提供協助。同時，任何人士在香港境外必須遵守當地的法規。特區政府不會亦不宜干預在香港境外任何當局在其管轄範圍內的執法行動。 如香港居民在內地被拘留或遇上刑事訴訟求助，入境事務處（入境處）及／或特區政府駐內地辦事處會因應個案的情況及求助人（通常是有關香港居民的家屬）的意願，向求助人了解案件詳情，向他們解釋相關的內地法律、法規和刑事罪行審理程序，提醒求助人考慮聘請內地律師擔任其法律代表，就其個案提供法律意見，並在有需要時向求助人提供當地律師協會的聯絡資料。若求助人提出要求，駐內地辦事處會按情況把他們的訴求按既定機制向相關內地機關反映。 問題所提及的據報案件，媒體亦有報導。內地當局已表示當事人因涉嫖娼，違反《治安管理處罰法》而被行政拘留15日，期間內地機關依法保障了當事人的各項合法權益。因此在回答郭議員的問題時，並不表示我們認同問題中所指的情節和內容。 就議員的問題，經諮詢相關的部門後，現回覆如下： （一）至（三）就問題所提及的個案，入境處在今年八月九日接獲當事人家屬求助後，已立即透過特區政府駐粵經濟貿易辦事處了解及跟進事件，並已按家屬的意願提供適切的協助及意見。同時，警方亦接獲當事人家屬報案，並把案件列作失蹤人口處理。當事人在八月下旬獲釋回港後，再沒有向特區政府表達需要進一步求助。就問題所提及的其他事情，屬個案的細節，我們不作評論。 香港以外的執法機關，包括內地和海外的執法機關，在香港均無權執法。所有香港境外的執法人員如果在香港執法，是違反香港法律。如有任何違法行為，警方會依法處理。任何人如擔心自身安全，可直接與警方聯絡。 （四）至（七）根據現行相互通報機制，內地及香港特區會就雙方居民就以下兩類個案作出通報：i）被採取刑事強制措施或提出刑事檢控的情況；及ii）非正常死亡的個案。 內地向特區政府通報有關對涉嫌犯罪的香港居民採取的刑事強制措施包括拘留、逮捕、取保候審和監視居住。今年一月至十一月，內地通報單位作出了共855次有關香港居民被採取強制措施的通報，當中涉及659名香港居民，有關涉嫌罪行包括吸毒、詐騙及走私等。在接獲內地通報後，特區政府會盡快通知相關香港居民的家屬有關該人在內地被採取刑事強制措施的情況，讓家屬考慮及決定是否聘用當地律師或為有關港人提供其他協助，並在有需要時向特區政府尋求協助。 行政拘留的個案多涉及當事人在內地違反《治安管理處罰法》的違規行為&shy;，不屬於相互通報機制範圍。儘管如此，內地執法機關亦會依據內地法規通知被處罰人家屬，但當事人並不一定願意將其個案向家人透露。無論如何，如接到香港居民求助，入境處及／或特區政府駐內地辦事處會因應個案的情況及求助人的意願提供適切的協助。 當局沒有備存問題要求的數字。