Preliminary Working Committee

8 Jul 1996

The Government will try to persuade Chinese officials and the Preparatory Committee not to scrap the election watchdog, the Boundary and Election Commission after the handover.

10:27AM

China softens stance on HK laws

17 May 1996

China last night appeared to soften its demand that some Hong Kong laws must be repealed or amended for use after the handover.

11:06AM

Committee's Key Rules

28 Jan 1996

HIGHLIGHTS of the 25 Working Regulations of the Preparatory Committee: Rule 2: The committee shall further examine the proposals of the Preliminary Working Committee.

Rule 3: The...

2:05AM

PWC petitioned on Bill of Rights proposal

6 Dec 1995

A HUMAN rights group yesterday presented a petition with more than 15,000 signatures to the Preliminary Working Committee, to protest at its suggestion to reinstate six laws amended by the Bill of...

11:21PM

Shadow rule under fire from all sides

23 Nov 1995

PRO-DEMOCRACY and pro-China politicians yesterday united in condemnation of the proposed shadow government.

9:19AM

Transition problems not created by PWC

21 Nov 1995

THE Preliminary Working Committee is coming to the end of its controversial existence. It will dissolve after holding its final plenary meeting next month, making way for the Preparatory Committee...

11:06AM

Opinion

Singapore interbank rates manipulation claims are hyped

5:29AM

Enoch Yiu

Qianhai the likely winner in the rush for Hong Kong investment

4:35AM

Speak up

THIS is the time for Maria Tam, Nellie Fong, Ngai Siu-kit, Rita Fan, Lau Wong-fat, etc, to explain publicly why they have conceded to the Preliminary Working Committee's (PWC) proposal to reverse...

4:05PM

Public opinion totally ignored

THE Preliminary Working Committee's (PWC) proposal to overturn key elements of the Bill of Rights has generated grave public concern throughout the territory.

10:14AM

Bill of Rights clouds start of talks

BRITISH and Chinese negotiators were optimistic as they opened a fresh round of Joint Liaison Group (JLG) talks yesterday, despite sharp differences over the Bill of Rights.

10:39AM

PWC undermining stability

SINCE the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance came into effect on June 8, 1991, it has been believed that the human rights of Hong Kong people would be protected and secured.

3:43AM

Bill removal foolhardy move

THE so-called Preliminary Working Committee sub-group's proposal to abolish the Bill of Rights provisions, giving the power to override other laws, has confirmed my long-time observations that...

12:27AM

Caution urged on future of pay TV

CHINA was warned yesterday to consider the rapid changes occurring in broadcasting before carrying out a Preliminary Working Committee (PWC) proposal to scrap several laws.

9:59PM