Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance Part I 1-6 Section 4 # 4. Cap. 383 See Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Treatment of the Laws Previously in Force in Hong Kong in accordance with Article 160 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Instrument A206 in Hong Kong e-legislation (http://www.elegislation.gov. hk)). (Not adopted as the Laws of the HKSAR) Editorial Note: See Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Treatment of the Laws Previously in Force in Hong Kong in accordance with Article 160 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Instrument A206 in Hong Kong e-legislation (http://www.elegislation.gov.hk)). 5. Public emergencies (1) In time of public emergency which threatens the life of the nation and the existence of which is officially proclaimed, measures may be taken derogating from the Bill of Rights to the extent strictly required by the exigencies of the situation, but these measures shall be taken in accordance with law. (2) No measure shall be taken under subsection (1) that— (a) is inconsistent with any obligation under international law that applies to Hong Kong (other than an obligation under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights); (b) involves discrimination solely on the ground of race, colour, sex, language, religion or social origin; or (c) derogates from articles 2, 3, 4(1) and (2), 7, 12, 13 and 15. [cf. ICCPR Art. 4] 6. Remedies for contravention of Bill of Rights Verified Copy Last updated date 15.2.2017