Refusing to sign: Demosisto joins ranks of Hong Kong politicians resisting controversial change in Legco election rules
Chairman Nathan Law won’t sign form confirming understanding of city’s status as part of China, may seek judicial review if any candidate is disqualified for doing so
Yet another political group has vowed to launch a legal challenge against a controversial addition to the city’s election rules if any candidate is disqualified for defying the change.
The change, which targets independence advocates, requires that candidates, in addition to making the standard declaration to uphold the Basic Law, must also sign a new form to confirm a clear understanding of the mini-constitution – mainly concerning Hong Kong’s status as a special administrative region of China.
Refusal to sign means risking disqualification from the Legislative Council elections on September 4.
Submitting his application for candidacy on Hong Kong Island, Demosisto chairman Nathan Law Kwun-chung said: “I will not sign the confirmation form because I would not allow the electoral affairs commission to impose such a term unlawfully.”
“If the commission bars any candidate from running because he or she did not sign the form, I will consider filing a judicial review,” he added.
