China’s top legislature on 30th March voted unanimously to adopt the amended Annex I and Annex II to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). This is a move to systemically revise and improve the methods for the selection of the Chief Executive of the HKSAR and for the formation of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR. It will provide strong institutional safeguards for the full and faithful implementation of the policy of One Country, Two Systems and the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”, and ensure the stability of Hong Kong in the long run. It embodies the common aspiration of the Chinese people, including the Hong Kong compatriots. Senior Chinese official said that ‘patriots administering Hong Kong’ principle won’t bar opposite opinions
China amends Basic Law annexes to improve Hong Kong’s electoral system
3 April 2021Last Posts
Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM (Member of the Order of Australia). Photo Contributed.
From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics
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3 April 2021
Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners
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3 April 2021
Dr Naomi Garenne
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3 April 2021
Mr Sheuneni Kurasha, SADC PF Director of Parliamentary Business and Programmes.
Official says SADC PF’s Model Law process built on consultation, rigour and implementation
By Moses Magadza An official from the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has said that the development of the Model Law on Constitutionalism and Rule of Law is anchored in a carefully structured, consultative and…
3 April 2021
Hon. Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake
Judge urges SADC Model Law to move constitutionalism “from paper to institutional practice”
By Moses Magadza Acclaimed jurist and legal scholar Hon. Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake has urged the SADC Parliamentary Forum to ensure that the proposed SADC Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of…
3 April 2021
SADC PF SG H.E Boemo Sekgoma
SADC PF Launches process to develop Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law
By Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum has formally launched the process to develop a new SADC Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law, with regional stakeholders convening in Johannesburg, South Africa, for…
3 April 2021
