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CSD Graduates Honored for Upholding Rule of Law

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CSD Graduates Honored for Upholding Rule of Law
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CSD Graduates Honored for Upholding Rule of Law

2024-08-02 19:11 Last Updated At:20:08

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade

​The Correctional Services Department (CSD) held a passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Correctional Services Academy today (August 2). The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, reviewed the parade, marking the graduation of 30 Officers and 130 Assistant Officers II.

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SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

At the parade, the CSD Guard of Honour and passing-out correctional officers assembled to form the abbreviation of the Department "CSD" and two Chinese characters of "the rule of law" during a foot drill demonstration, symbolising their devotion to Hong Kong and determination to uphold the rule of law. They also assembled to form a two-layer shield pattern, symbolising that the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance will continue to uphold the principles of the rule of law and effectively prevent, suppress and punish acts and activities endangering national security, thereby safeguarding the country and Hong Kong.

Speaking at the parade, Mr Lam said that the CSD shoulders the important missions of safeguarding national security and upholding the rule of law, and is committed to ensuring the overall stability of Hong Kong society. With the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, offenders involved in the black-clad violence in 2019 have been arrested and sentenced. Thanks to the fearless efforts by a team of professional and well-trained correctional officers in preventing and combatting illicit activities inside correctional institutions, Hong Kong has achieved a major transition from chaos to order and restored social stability.

He said that the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance which came into effect in March this year empowers the Commissioner of Correctional Services to act as a gatekeeper regarding the granting of remission of persons in custody (PICs) convicted of offences endangering national security, which reflects the importance of the CSD in safeguarding national security and upholding Hong Kong's rule of law.

Mr Lam commended the CSD for actively launching a series of new rehabilitation services to assist PICs to smoothly reintegrate into society as law-abiding citizens. For instance, the Ethics College was set up in Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution and Lo Wu Correctional Institution last October to provide a one-year full-time Diploma of Applied Education Programme for enrolment by adult PICs and help them develop law-abiding awareness and good characters.

He also recognised the CSD's efforts in promoting anti-crime and community education to instil in young people proper values and disseminate the messages of safeguarding the country and home, leading a law-abiding and drug-free life and supporting offender rehabilitation, so that they will become responsible and law-abiding citizens. The CSD has also conducted a course on the criminal justice system recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework for trainees of its youth uniformed group, the Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders, to cultivate them as a law-abiding young generation.

Mr Lam encouraged the passing-out correctional officers to rise up to challenges with courage, and be strongly committed, highly disciplined and staunchly devoted to duties, as well as continuing to uphold the rule of law and work in unison for the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong and making contribution to the steadfast and successful implementation of "one country, two systems".

During the parade, Mr Lam presented the Principal's Shield to Officer Ms Yung Hing-yuen; and the Golden Whistle to six Assistant Officers II, namely Mr Ho Chun-ngai, Ms Lim Yuet-pan, Mr Choy Ho-yiu, Mr Lam Yu-lok, Mr Ngan Chi-ming and Mr Ng Hok-hin, for their outstanding performance in the recruit training.

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ reviews CSD passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Certificate presentation ceremony for Self-Certification Scheme for Application for Water Supply for Catering Business Trades held today

The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (January 21) held a certificate presentation ceremony for the Self-Certification Scheme for Application for Water Supply for Catering Business Trades to commend about 30 licensed plumbers (LPs) for their track record of performance and to recognise them as the first batch of LPs eligible to participate in the Scheme. The Director of Water Supplies, Mr Roger Wong, presented certificates to the LPs attending the ceremony.

Mr Wong stated that the WSD continuously optimises the procedures for water supply applications and streamlines workflow to facilitate high-water-consumption industries (including the catering business), thereby creating a more business-friendly environment. The WSD launched the Scheme at the end of last year, allowing LPs with a track record of performance to self-certify the plumbing works for the catering businesses they are responsible for, further streamlining the water supply application process for those businesses. The Scheme has shifted from a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach targeting a minority of underperformers to one that encourages continuous excellence among participants, which helps improve the overall standard of the plumbing industry. Details and a list of LPs eligible to participate in the Scheme have been published on the WSD website.

Moreover, the WSD established the Digital Water Office in June last year, enhancing water supply operations and customer services through the development of digital infrastructure and smart technologies, providing better and more environmentally friendly water supply services. One of the initiatives includes the launch of an intelligent electronic service platform that assists plumbers in automatically generating plumbing diagrams for the catering business that meet the WSD's requirements, thereby expediting the related water supply application process. The electronic service platform is scheduled to be launched in the early second quarter.

In response to the Development Bureau's encouragement of a mindset that facilitates development and collaborative co-operation while streamlining workflows for related public services, the WSD will review the implementation and operation of the Scheme before considering expanding it to other categories of water supply applications.

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