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Q Should the super-jail project be scaled down?

The Citizens Party objects to the project in regard to the process of site selection and the choice of Hei Ling Chau itself.

We are not disagreeing that there may be a need for a new prison. However, according to the government plan, the proposed new prison will not be available until 2012.

It is clear that such a large and long-term project requires more in-depth analysis of its purpose and a thorough search for alternative sites.

Spending $12 billion on such a controversial project can only be legitimate with wide-ranging public participation and consensus-building.

The people of Hong Kong require transparency and inclusive government decision-making processes. The public and residents living near the proposed site must be involved in the entire process.

They should not be left out, to be informed of a decision only after the site has been chosen.

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