Safeguarding National Security Ordinance
Part 9—Division 25
Ord. No. 6 of 2024
Section 178
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- (3) To avoid doubt, subsection (2) applies whether the sentence was imposed before, on or after the commencement of that subsection.
- (4) If the Commissioner decides under subsection (2) not to refer the sentence to the Board for review, the Commissioner must, after making the decision, review the decision every 2 years.”.
Division 25—Amendments to Legislative Council Ordinance (Cap. 542)
178. Section 39 amended (when person is disqualified from being nominated as a candidate and from being elected as a Member)
Section 39(1)(c)—
- Repeal
- “treason”
- Substitute
- “an offence endangering national security”.
179. Section 40 amended (what requirements are to be complied with by persons nominated as candidates)
Section 40(1)(b)(iii)(C)—
- Repeal
- “treason”
- Substitute
- “an offence endangering national security”.
