Suit and tie rule for lawmakers
Having lived in Hong Kong for over 27 years, I have always been keen to follow the political issues and changes of this great city. I am surprised and appalled to see how certain lawmakers are dressed during Legislative Council meetings.
Having lived in Hong Kong for over 27 years, I have always been keen to follow the political issues and changes of this great city.
I am surprised and appalled to see how certain lawmakers are dressed during Legislative Council meetings.
A Legco session is a solemn occasion where lawmakers get together and discuss urgent and imminent topics in a respectful and honoured manner - to listen and receive opinions from others on different discussion topics and not shout and insult colleagues with nasty and childish remarks.
Representing the city of Hong Kong is a proud appointment. Therefore, certain lawmakers should have the dignity to show respect towards others and present themselves with pride and honour in a decent outfit.
Legco meetings are not gatherings like going to a bar in Wan Chai.
Think of high-ranking and respectable professionals and executives of various professions going to work with "Che Guevara" T-shirts and colourful jackets like those worn by one lawmaker.
Proper dress code was observed before the handover for Legco sessions. Are the lawmakers less serious and proud of their appointments to the council nowadays?