To : All newspapers/ radio & TV news department


5 September 2003

(for immediate release)

 

PRESS RELEASE

The Law Society of Hong Kong notes the Government's announcement that the National Security Bill is being withdrawn and that a special working group is to study the issue further before any new proposal is made. The Law Society believes that the carrying out of consultations over a period of time without artificial restrictions will assist in the achievement of a consensus on the issues involved, and the existence of a consensus will facilitate the passage of the required legislation.



 

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