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Hong Kong lawmakers must submit research for non-binding motions

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Hong Kong's Legislative Council will implement a new policy requiring lawmakers to submit research and recommendations when proposing non-binding motions. This initiative, set to begin next year, aims to enhance public understanding of legislative intent and foster more evidence-based discussions. The president of the Legislative Council stated that this measure will also encourage the government to consider lawmakers' views more readily. AI

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Hong Kong lawmakers must submit research for non-binding motions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    ‘Evidence-based’: Legco to require research from lawmakers raising non-binding motions

    Hong Kong’s legislature will require lawmakers to submit relevant research findings and recommendations when they raise motions that have no legislative effect, a move its president has said is aimed at helping the public follow debates more easily and fostering “evidence-based” …

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