The Government tonight held its fifth consultation session on the draft of the proposed National Security law, gathering opinions from civil servant associations and some other organisations.

The Government announced the consultation for the bill last Wednesday. Tonight’s session was attended by more than 437 representatives from 65 entities.

As with the previous consultations, the Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, introduced the need for the legislation. The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Florinda Chan, and the Director of Legal Reform Office, Ms Chu Lam Lam, also gave details of the bill.

The session was attended by senior officials, including the Chief of the Office of the Chief Executive, Mr Ho Veng On; the Chief of the Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Cheong Chui Ling; the Director of Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, Mr José Chu; Advisor of the Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Mr Zhu Lin and Mr Zhao Xiangyang.

The Government will hold a session for the general public next Wednesday (5 November), from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Residents may register for the session by calling 28750680, fax 28750813, or by e-milling consultation@gri.gov.mo.

Copies of the proposed law are also available at the Public Service and Information Centre and the service points of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau.