‘EVIDENCE-BASED’: LEGCO TO REQUIRE RESEARCH FROM LAWMAKERS RAISING NON-BINDING MOTIONS
Hong Kong’s legislature will require lawmakers to submit relevant research findings and recommendations when they raise motions that have no legislative effect, a move its president has said is aimed at helping the public follow debates more easily and fostering “evidence-based” discussion. “This will allow the government and the public to better understand the intent and rationale of the motions, and also help the public better follow the debates in the chamber,” Starry Lee Wai-king said.
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Hong Kong’s legislature will require lawmakers to submit relevant research findings and recommendations when they raise motions that have no legislative effect, a move its president has said is aimed at helping the public follow debates more easily and fostering “evidence-based” discussion. “This will allow the government and the public to better understand the intent and rationale of the motions, and also help the public better follow the debates in the chamber,” Starry Lee Wai-king said.
Source: South China Morning Post. Prolific Newsroom is monitoring this developing story across our regional bureaus and will update as more information is confirmed.
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