13 Nov 2023獨媒#8637
鄧炳強譴責有人借重建荔枝角收押所大造文章 邀何君堯參觀
Legislative Council member Junius Ho criticised at a meeting last Wednesday (8th) the 5.5 billion cost of rebuilding Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre, saying its medical and religious facilities were also unnecessary and describing it as a “five-star home” for prisoners. Speaking after attending a Legislative Council meeting this morning (13th), Secretary for Security Chris Tang explained again that the redevelopment plan was “purpose-driven, practical and unpretentious”. He criticised people for using the issue to make a fuss, saying: “Some articles have written that our relevant officials are engaging in soft resistance. I think this kind of writing is not only inconsistent with the facts; I regret it and even condemn it.” He also said he was aware of Ho’s differing views, had arranged to meet him to explain further later, and had invited him to visit Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre.
立法會議員何君堯上周三（8日）在一會議上批評斥資55億重建荔枝角收押所過高，當中的醫療及宗教設施亦無必要，形容為囚犯的「五星級的家」。保安局局長鄧炳強今早（13日）出席立法會一會議後再次解釋，重申重建計劃是「目的為本、實而不華」，並批評有人利用事件大造文章，「寫啲文章講到我哋有關官員係軟對抗，我覺得呢啲咁嘅寫法係與事實不符之餘，我係表示遺憾，甚至要譴責。」他又點名稱有留意到何君堯的不同意見，已約見稍後再作解釋，並邀請對方到荔枝角收押所參觀。
12 Nov 2023獨媒#8636
譚耀宗：無民主派不等於無多元化 未為區選投票率定指標
Voting in the District Council election will take place next month. Asked whether turnout below 30% would indicate that the public did not recognise the new electoral system, former Standing Committee member of the National People’s Congress and vice-president of the National Hong Kong and Macao Studies Association Tam Yiu-chung said no specific target or percentage had been set for turnout. He said: “Everyone should mobilise together and call on all sides to come out and vote at the time, and fulfil our civic duties and responsibilities.” Asked whether the “zeroing out” of the pro-democracy camp meant the election might not be colourful and diverse, Tam disagreed, saying that the absence of the pro-democracy camp did not mean “the disappearance of diversity”. He said the new system could elect people wholeheartedly committed to serving society, rather than people who caused trouble.
區議會選舉下月進行投票，被問到如今屆選舉投票率低於三成，是否反映市民不認同新選制。前全國人大常委、全國港澳研究會副會長譚耀宗稱，未有為投票率定下具體指標、百分比：「大家一齊動員起嚟，呼籲各方一齊到時出嚟投票，盡下公民嘅義務責任。」被問到民主派「清零」，或未能做到五光十色，譚耀宗不同意，指沒民主派亦不等如「無咗多元化」 ，新制度可以選出一心一意為社會服務人士，而不是搞事的人。
10 Nov 2023明報#8628
教局籲審視功課量 倡師生互做心形手勢表關懷
The Education Bureau yesterday called on all schools in Hong Kong to launch the “More Care, More Happiness” campaign this month. It suggested that schools carefully review students’ homework loads, test and examination assessment arrangements, and recess and lunch periods, to ensure that students have sufficient time and space for rest and for activities beneficial to their physical and mental well-being, and to interact with teachers and other students, thereby strengthening their sense of connectedness and enhancing their happiness and mental health.
教育局昨呼籲全港學校本月內開展「多關懷．添幸福」活動，建議學校認真審視學生功課量、測考評估安排及小息午膳時間，確保學生有足夠的作息時間和空間參與有益身心的活動，與教師及其他同學互動，以增強「聯繫感」和提升快樂指數及精神健康。
10 Nov 2023獨媒#8630
區議會選舉399候選人 資格全獲裁定有效
December 10 is polling day for the District Council election. A total of 399 nominations were received for the direct and indirect elections. The authorities announced today that the District Council Eligibility Review Committee had completed its review and determined that all 399 candidates met the statutory requirements and conditions of upholding the Basic Law and pledging allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and that their nominations were valid.
12月10日是區議會選舉投票日，本屆直選及間選共收到399份提名。當局今日公布區議會資格審查委員會已完成審查，399人全部符合「擁護《基本法》」和「效忠香港特區」的法定要求和條件，裁定他們的提名為有效。
10 Nov 2023獨媒#8631
林定國指若國家受外來勢力影響處「水深火熱」 國安案可交內地審
A bill proposed by US congressmen to sanction 49 Hong Kong judges and Department of Justice officials has prompted the patriotic camp to adopt a retaliatory stance, with repeated claims in recent days that Jimmy Lai’s national security case could be transferred to the mainland for trial under Article 55 of the National Security Law. Speaking after attending a Legal Week event this morning, Secretary for Justice Lam Ting-kwok, when asked about the matter, stressed that there should be no speculation and said he had 100 per cent confidence in Hong Kong’s courts. Lam explained that Article 55 would be invoked only in “very exceptionally serious” circumstances—for example, if external forces influenced the country and left it in a situation of “extreme peril”. The Hong Kong government or the Committee for Safeguarding National Security would then make a proposal, subject to approval by the central government.
美國國會議員提出法案制裁49名香港法官及律政司人員，觸發愛國陣營擺出「反制」姿態，連日聲言黎智英國安案可以按《港區國安法》55條啟動移交內地審理。律政司司長林定國今早出席法律周活動後被問及事件，他強調不應揣測，亦對香港法庭百分百有信心。林定國解釋，55條是「好特別嚴重」的例外情況才會啟動，例如受外來勢力影響，令國家處於「非常水深火熱」的情況，才由港府或國安委提出，再由中央批准。
10 Nov 2023獨媒#8632
警擴大巡邏範圍至公共運輸 籲巴士乘客「不要覺得奇怪」
Police said the West Kowloon Region will launch a trial scheme on the 15th of this month to expand the daily patrol areas of uniformed officers to the public transport system, in order to prevent crime, maintain public order and ensure public safety. The Mong Kok and Yau Tsim Police Districts’ Facebook pages also uploaded videos saying that people should not be surprised if they see police officers on buses.
警方表示，西九龍總區將於今月15日起推行試行計劃，擴大軍裝人員日常巡邏範圍至公共運輸系統，以防止罪案發生，維持公共秩序及確保公眾安全。警方旺角及油尖警區的Facebook都上載影片，指如果大家在巴士上見到警察，千萬不要覺得奇怪。
9 Nov 2023獨媒#8622
保安局以「回應傳媒查詢」為由發稿 指55億荔枝角收押所重建「目的為本、實而不華」
The Legislative Council Public Works Subcommittee discussed the HK$5.5bn Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre redevelopment plan on Wednesday. Several legislators said the cost was high; Louis Hon Biu Loong said it was equivalent to that of a five-star hotel, while Junius Ho criticised the medical and religious facilities planned within the centre as unnecessary. The Security Bureau issued a statement on Thursday night in ‘response to media enquiries’, saying the design was ‘purpose-driven, practical and not ostentatious’ and that the facilities were necessary.
立法會工務小組周三討論55億荔枝角收押所重建計劃，多名議員認為造價高，其中龍漢標指造價等同五星級酒店，何君堯則批設施內設立的醫療及宗教設施並無必要。保安局周四晚上以「回應傳媒查詢」形式解畫，指設計「目的為本、實而不華」，設施有其需要。
7 Nov 2023獨媒#8618
梁美芬倡18區設「愛國教育支援中心」 助學校「交功課」減壓
Hong Kong is short of land and money, and even matters of principle require funding. Earlier this year, the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers was approved to use the former primary school premises at Chun Shek Estate in Sha Tin to establish a Patriotic Education Support Centre, which it operates on a self-financing basis. The minimum charge for an organised group visit is HK$2,400. The Legislative Council’s Panel on Education discussed education measures in the Policy Address this afternoon. Its chairwoman, Priscilla Leung, suggested that schools make use of the Chun Shek Estate centre to enable students to take part in flag-raising ceremonies. She said this could help schools “complete their homework” in meeting national education requirements while reducing teachers’ workload, and further proposed establishing similar centres in all 18 districts. Secretary for Education Christine Choi said primary and secondary schools could apply for the Education Bureau’s Life-wide Learning Grant, and agreed that such activities could meet the requirements.
香港寸金尺土，即使講心亦要講金，例如教聯會年初獲批用沙田秦石邨前小學校舍籌建「愛國教育支援中心」，由教聯會以自負營虧方式經營，組團參觀的最低消費盛惠2,400元。立法會教育委員會下午討論《施政報告》教育措施，主席梁美芬建議學校可以善用秦石邨中心，讓同學參與升旗，既可幫學校「交功課」應付國民教育要求，又可以減省教師工作量，她更建議全港18區設立同類中心。教育局局長蔡若蓮指，中小學可申請局方提供的「全方位學習津貼」，並同意活動可符合要求。
6 Nov 2023信報#8615
全體公僕上國安課 當局要求內容保密
Few would dispute that national security has become an important element of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s policy direction. In his Policy Address delivered at the end of last month, Chief Executive John Lee said the Government would continue to strengthen training for all civil servants to enhance their patriotic spirit and national security awareness. The Chief Executive has followed through: the writer has learned that civil servants at different ranks have recently received notices from the Civil Service Bureau requiring them to undergo national security training by the end of the year, with those who are absent liable to disciplinary action.
若說國家安全成為特區政府施政方向的重要元素，相信沒有人有異議。特首李家超上月底發表的《施政報告》就提到，將繼續加強全體公務員的培訓，提升愛國精神和國安意識。行政長官「說到做到」，筆者聽聞不同職級的公僕近日相繼收到公務員事務局通知，需在年底前接受國家安全培訓，倘缺席須面臨處分。
4 Nov 2023獨媒#8605
紫荊黨指大埔為其井岡山 可作改革示範區播下火種
Voting in the District Council election will take place on the 10th of next month. Competition is fierce in the Tai Po North constituency, where six candidates are standing. Bauhinia Party candidate Ng Chun-fai campaigned in the constituency on Saturday morning. Lee Shan-ming, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, founder and chairman of the Bauhinia Party, said the party not only wanted to promote Tai Po as a demonstration area for reform in Hong Kong, but that the district was also the Bauhinia Party’s stronghold: “It is our Jinggangshan—pretty good, haha. We want to sow the seeds of reform here!”
區議會選舉下月10日進行投票，大埔北選區競爭激烈，共有6人參選。 紫荊黨參選人吳振輝周六今早在區內造勢，本身是全國政協委員、紫荊黨創辦人兼黨主席李山明言，不但要推動大埔成為香港改革的示範區，該區更是紫荊黨的根據地：「就是我們的井岡山，挺好，哈哈。我們要在這個地方播下改革的火種！」
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