...Should a new National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill to implement Article 23 be reintroduced, what form should it take? Chan Ka Hon 10085761 Chui Ho Ling 10272285 Law Ka Ming 10194641 Pang Shu Mei 10176417 Wong Chun Kit 10012441 Background When considering whether the Article 23 should be reintroduced, we should comprehensively look into its historical background and the consequence of its implementation. The Basic Law established certain “connecting doors” between the HK and Mainland legal systems that permit the Central People’s Government (CPG) to regain control should HK ever stray too far from established policies such as the Art.17, Art.18 and Art.158. Of all the opportunities for the CPG to influence HK, Art.23 is the one caused the greatest public concerns. The discussion of Art.23 started since the drafting of the Basic Law in 1985 to implement China’s basic policies towards HK. One of the five subgroups under the Basic Law Drafting Committee was responsible for drafting to govern the relationship between the CPG and HK which included Art.23. The Consultative Committee composed of the HK members recommended in 1987 that the Basic Law should require the HK Government to enact laws to protect China’s unity and territorial integrity. The relevant article drafted in PRC legal language: “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall prohibit by law any act designed to undermine national unity or subvert the Central People’s Government” ...
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...Davis Hawkins November 17th, 2015 Recalled to Life If you were asked to recall someone to life, how would you go about it? Perhaps giving them an inspirational speech would invigorate their passions, or maybe an emotional reunion with an old friend or long-lost family member? In The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, many characters are shown to be “recalled to life”. However, one man distinctly embodies this rejuvenation three times throughout the book. Charles Darnay, with the aid of his comrades, is recalled to life while on trial for treason in three individual circumstances. When Darnay is first introduced, he is on trial in England for allegedly plotting with the French and Americans against England. The general opinion in the courtroom is in agreement with this claim, and the situation does not bode well for young Darnay. Should he be pronounced guilty, any dreams or goals for his future would be shattered, for his punishment would be certain death. However, the public judgment sways after hearing the testimony of Lucie Manette, an earlier acquaintance of the accused who vouches for his kindness and honesty. Furthermore, when the lawyer for the defense reveals that a Mr. Sidney Carton bears a striking resemblance to Darnay, the accusations against the prisoner are crushed and he is acquitted of all charges. As Jerry Cruncher so aptly puts it: “Mr. Lorry handed him a paper through the throng. “Quick! Have you got it?” “Yes, sir.” Hastily...
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...deliverance to the captives, and to let the oppressed go free. [Mr. Brown, upon inquiry whether he had anything to say why sentence should not be pronounced upon him, in a clear, distinct voice replied:] I have, may it please the Court, a few words to say. In the first place, I deny everything but what I have already admitted, of a design on my part to free slaves. I intended, certainly, to have made a clean thing of that matter, as I did last winter when I went into Missouri, and there took Slaves without the snapping of a gun on either side, moving them through the country, and finally leaving them in Canada. I designed to have done the same thing again on a larger scale. That was all I intended. I never did intend murder, or treason, or the destruction of property, or to excite or incite Slaves to rebellion, or to make insurrection. I have another objection, and that is that it is unjust that I should suffer such a penalty. Had I interfered in the manner, and which I admit has been fairly proved, -- for I admire the truthfulness and candor of the greater portion of the witnesses who have testified in this case --had I so interfered in behalf of the Rich, the Powerful, the Intelligent, the so-called Great, or in behalf of any of their friends, either father, mother, brother, sister, wife, or children, or any of that class, and suffered and sacrificed what I have in this interference, it would have been all right. Every man in this Court would have deemed it an...
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...Benedict Arnold was a heroic man that fought against the British in the Revolutionary War. His most famous act was in the Battle of Camden, where he charged with his horse and killed many British soldiers. All his acts were very important to the war and the country, he was mistreated by his own companions. So, he committed treason because of getting no credit, no recognition, and unfair treatment. First of all, Benedict Arnold got no credit on the Battle of Camden and got replaced by General Horatio Gates. In the Battle of Camden, Benedict Arnold won America the day by charging through British soldiers and almost risking his life. In that action, Benedict Arnold got critically injured and lost his leg. But, General Gates took all...
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...indeterminate sentence the maximum term of which shall be that which, in view of the attending circumstances, could be properly imposed under the rules of the said Code, and the minimum which shall be within the range of the penalty next lower to that prescribed by the Code for the offense; and if the offense is punished by any other law, the court shall sentence the accused to an indeterminate sentence, the maximum term of which shall not exceed the maximum fixed by said law and the minimum shall not be less than the minimum term prescribed by the same. Section 2. This Act shall not apply to persons convicted of offenses punished with death penalty or life-imprisonment; to those convicted of treason, conspiracy or proposal to commit treason; to those convicted of misprision of treason, rebellion, sedition or espionage; to those convicted of piracy; to those who are habitual delinquents; to those who have escaped from confinement or evaded sentence; to those who having been granted conditional pardon by the Chief Executive shall have violated the terms thereof; to those whose maximum term of imprisonment does not exceed one year, not to those already sentenced by final judgment at the time of approval of this Act, except as provided in Section 5 hereof. Section 3. There is hereby created a Board of Pardons and Parole to be composed of the Secretary of...
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...What would you do if you were faced with a decision that would change you forever? Maybe you’ve debated about what job you want or where to live. A simple word could reshape you and others. You, like most others, would be terrified by this choice. The novel I Pledge Allegiance by Chris Lynch, is about a person named Morris, who freely joined the Navy during the Vietnam War. Morris enlisted because of an allegiance that his friends made, and he did everything and anything in his power to protect his friends and their pledge. Morris’ personality is formed by the Vietnam Era. Morris’ friends have vows for everything, in which he must stay loyal to. Back in sixth grade, the friends were nearly split due to a group affection towards a girl. However,...
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...betrayal, Arnold was not received well in England.This was mainly because his British messenger was hung for spying. Benedict also had forgotten his values in the war. Without established values, he could not think further into his actions. Benedict Arnold was America's greatest hero. At the battle for Fort Ticonderoga, Benedict's horse fell on him. Later, Benedict lost two battles on Lake Champlain with his hastily assembled fleet. Shortly afterwards, Arnold marched to Quebec and take control of Canada. Benedict Arnold was shot in his already crippled left leg. His superior officer Montgomery was killed. The battle for Quebec was lost. Benedict thought he sacrificed enough to be promoted, yet Continental Congress thought otherwise, promoting his junior officers. When Arnold was promoted, he lost his seniority. Anger led Arnold to lose passion for the war. He began to sell information to England about American positions. Eventually, Benedict began to use his close friend George Washington. Washington insisted Arnold take the left flank of the Continental Army, while Benedict begged to be given West Point. George eventually agreed to give Arnold the fort. That was when Arnold began to contact Sir Henry Clinton. Benedict Arnold told John Andre to carry valuable document across enemy lines to the British. This carried on until the plan evolved into weakening West Point for British capture. Benedict Arnold did it subtly, wasting supplies. Inspection was...
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...Being a traitor is one of the biggest crimes one can commit against their country, especially during a time of war. A prime example of someone who betrayed their country to help the other side is Benedict Arnold, who secretly helped the British during the American Revolution even though he was technically an American. Born in Connecticut in January of 1741, Benedict was destined to have some part in the American Revolution. He had a rough childhood as his father was an alcoholic and he eventually signed up for the militia when he was 16. He became a member of the Sons of Liberty, a secret group formed during the American Revolution for revolutionaries, as he was angry at the British for taxing his goods so heavily. Arnold by this time...
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...Benedict Arnold: American Traitor Quick, Preston 1B 11/17/14 Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold: American Traitor Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut. He was two of his mother’s eleven children to survive into adulthood. His mother came from a wealthy family but his father squandered their estate.(Benedict Arnold) Arnold was thirteen when he decided to leave school and go to work learning to be an apothecary. Arnold’s mother died in 1759 and his Father died two years later. Benedict Arnold volunteered to fight in the French and Indian War but deserted when he was eighteen to be with his mother who was dying. He was married to Margaret Mansfield in 1767 and had three sons. Arnold became a Captain in the Governor’s Second Company of Guards. He was informed of the battles of Lexington and Concord so he set out as the head of a company of Connecticut militia for Cambridge, Massachusetts.(Benedict Arnold) After marching to Massachusetts he was given the mission to attack Fort Ticonderoga in northeastern New York. This was a British Fort that had a large amount of weapons including heavy artillery such as cannons. They were successful on the attack but most of the credit went to Ethan Allen and his troops known as the Green Mountain Boys. Benedict Arnold didn’t want help from Ethan Allen and his troops but he couldn’t get him to back out. Arnold was surprised and a little angered because...
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...Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold is mostly known for being a traitor. He was born January 14, 1741. how he became involved in the American Revolution, and how he fought for America, and why he betrayed America for Britain are some of his accomplishments. He started his life as a loyal American. Later he became one of the most well known traitors in history. Benedict Arnold was a merchant who was greatly affected by The Stamp Act. The Stamp Act took away part of the money he earned on his three merchant ships. He needed that money to back pay the loan from the ships. Benedict wanted to protest against the act so he would receive his full profit. He joined a group called The Sons of Liberty. The Sons of Liberty was a group of colonists...
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...ACT OF TREASON The Argentine government’s determination to avoid a technical default on its foreign debt has become immoral, politically unsustainable and economically insane. After four years of recession and rigid adherence to a fixed exchange rate, or currency board, it is clear that Argentina simply cannot export enough to pay its debt. The country’s total public debt, internal and external, is about Dollars155bn, more than five times its annual exports. This is far higher than the ratio that the International Monetary Fund normally regards as sustainable – especially at the current interest rates. The 30 per cent spread between Argentine debt and US Treasury bonds reflects the markets’ belief that some form of default is now virtually certain. So far, default has been staved off by the transfer of wealth from taxpayers – Argentine and international – to bondholders. Last Friday, the government paid Dollars 900m in interest on its foreign debt, in part by using money confiscated from private pension funds and by pressuring domestic banks to roll over Treasury bills. By the end of the year, the Institute of International Finance calculates, Argentina will have paid Dollars 12bn to foreign creditors, at the same time as domestic capital has been fleeing the country. The money to finance this has come from the IMF, the World Bank and the Group of 10 industrial countries – in other words, taxpayers around the world. But avoiding a foreign debt default does not mean that...
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...Today, Benedict Arnold is considered a traitor to the U.S, but he could have been a war hero like George Washington during the American Revolution. Benedict Arnold was first seen as an hero but soon changed after he decided to become a Red Coat. Benedict Arnold won many battles for the Americans which brought them to defeat the British. Benedict Arnold was elected to the position of captain in the Connecticut militia in 1775. At the outbreak of the war, Arnold participated in the capture of the British garrison of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga was the first big battle the US had won. As the first rebel victory of the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga served as a morale booster and provided key artillery for the Continental Army in the first year of war. Cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga would be used during the successful Siege of Boston the following spring. Because of its location, the fort would also serve as a staging ground for Continental troops before their planned invasion of British-held territory in Canada. Benedict Arnold was the man who lead this huge victory. After On 1776, he hindered a British invasion of New York at the Battle of Lake Champlain. The following year, he played a crucial role in bringing about the surrender of British General John Burgoyne’s army at Saratoga. Arnold never received the recognition he thought he deserved. Benedict Arnold was an early American hero. Congress had named him “American Hannibal”...
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...Benedict Arnold was born the son of a successful business man, and was raised in an affluent family. By the time he was ready to attend Yale, however, Arnold was unable to go due to illness throughout his family. Instead, Arnold worked as a businessman and a merchant, gaining extensive seamanship experience, until he decided to enlist in the Connecticut militia and begin what would be an incredible military career. Benedict Arnold was an Army general whose decisions led to his name being synonymous with treachery; thus, he may seem like an unlikely candidate to have had a profound effect on the beginnings of the US Navy. In fact, Arnold’s experience with merchant ships gave him the unique opportunity to command one of the very first American naval battles and, in turn, help to shape the creation of the Navy. ARNOLD’S OPERATIONS AT FORT TICONDEROGA AND ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN NOT ONLY PROVED THE NECESSITY OF AN AMERICAN NAVY, BUT ALSO SET THE PRECEDENT FOR EARLY AMERICAN NAVAL OPERATIONS AND ALLOWED AMERICAN FORCES TO PREPARE FOR THE BRUNT OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. At the start of the Revolutionary war, many Americans were skeptical about starting a national Navy; however, when the British began to advance it became clear that a Navy would be necessary to win the war. A few months into the Revolutionary war, the Continental Army invaded Quebec in an attempt to assert early dominance over the British. Despite the fact that not all of the British troops had reached Quebec yet, the American...
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... Throughout the history of the United States, there has been many persons wishing to do us great harm and betray the nation. Perhaps the most famous person in history that is known for being a traitor, is Benedict Arnold. We are taught from a very early age about his betrayal, but what we are not taught much about are his many feats on the battlefield which played a great role in winning the war against the British. It is quite conceivable that if Benedict Arnold perished in the Battle of Saratoga that he would have looked at quite differently by history today and would most likely be considered an American hero. The question that arises for most people after learning of his significant participation in the war for independence is, how did he go from hero to traitor? Benedict Arnold was born on January 14th, 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut. His mother and father had six children with only two children surviving yellow fever to become adults. The loss of his children was not easy for his father. Depression and alcoholism destroyed Benedict’s father, which led to the squandering of the family’s wealth, leaving nothing to help provide an education for Benedict. While the original intention was to send a fourteen year old Benedict to a private school, there was not enough money due to his father’s negligence and deterioration. His mother, who also came from a well to do family, then arranged an apprenticeship working as an apothecary where he would learn the basics of business. Arnold...
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... Whenever the name Benedict Arnold is mentioned, not very many know just who he is or what he’s done over the course of his life. He has accomplished many things as well as overcome many obstacles. Arnold’s early life was not a walk in the park. He experienced many tragedies in his childhood. Things didn’t start looking up for him until the French and Indian War. Benedict Arnold spent much of his life participating in wars. He assumed various parts in many fights including: The French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the Battle of Lake Champlain, and the Surrender at West Point. Benedict Arnold also earned a disreputable name during the American Revolution. Benedict Arnold was born on the 14th day of January in 1741 to his father, Benedict Arnold III and his mother, Hannah Arnold. They lived in Norwich, Connecticut. His dad was an exceptionally fruitful businessman and his mom originated from a well-off family. Following the death of his wife and three of his children to yellow fever, Arnold’s father fell into alcoholism. Due to his father’s alcoholism, Arnold could no longer afford to attend the extravagant private schools he once attended and became a bookkeeper and apothecary working with a pharmacist in New Haven, Connecticut. Arnold enrolled in the militia and battled in the French and Indian War. After, returning home, Arnold undertook accountability for his last living sister and his father. Unfortunately, his father succumbed to his alcoholism and passed away...
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