© LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 1 Content Page P.1-2 Cover and Content Page P.3 Learning Objectives of Regular Course – October P.4-6 DSE Liberal Studies Information P.7-19 Fundamental Concepts of Rule of Law and Politics P.20-24 Fundamental Concepts of the Basic Law P.25-27 Interpretation of the Basic Law P.28-31 Article Analysis P.32-33 Question of the Month P.34-45 Skill Training – Agree/Disagree Stance P.46-50 Sample Essay P.51-57 Forms of Government P.58-62 Hong Kong Governmental Structure P.63-65 Paper Training for Lesson 5 P.66-68 Designed Mock Papers from LS Hub P.69 News of the Month (Sep) P.70-74 Blank Note Page P.75 LS Hub Info Page © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 2 Learning Objectives of Regular Course - October LS Theme Module 2 - Hong Kong Today Theme 2 - Rule of Law and Socio-political Participation Concepts Rule of Law • Fundamental Political Concepts (Law) • Relationship between the rule of law and the observance of the law • Level of Rule of Law in Hong Kong • Functions and limitations of the rule of law Issue Study The Basic Law Skill Training Agree/Disagree Stance (Rebuttal is NOT included this month, it will be introduced in November Regular Course) Knowledge Hong Kong’s Political System and Structure 1/10 Fundamental Concepts of the Rule of Law 8/10 Issue Investigation – The Basic Law 15/10 Skill Training – Agree/Disagree Stance 22/10 Application of Knowledge 29/10 Hong Kong’s Political System and Structure and Paper Training © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 3 Liberal Studies DSE Curriculum • Module 1 – Personal Development and Interpersonal Relationships • Theme 1 – Understanding Oneself • Theme 2 – Interpersonal Relationships • Module 2 – Hong Kong Today • Theme 1 – Quality of Life • Theme 2 – Rule of Law and Socio-political Participation • Theme 3 – Identity • Module 3 – Modern China • Theme 1 – China’s reform and opening-up • Theme 2 – Chinese Culture and Modern Life • Module 4 – Globalization • Theme 1 – Impact of Globalization and it’s related responses • Module 5 – Public Health • Theme 1 – Understanding of Public Health • Theme 2 – Science, Technology and Public Health • Module 6 – Energy, Technology and the Environment • Theme 1 – The Influences of Energy Technology • Theme 2 – The Environment and Sustainable Development DSE Examination for Liberal Studies Paper 1 (Data-response Question) 2 hours 50% Paper 2 (Extended-response Question) 1 hour 15 minutes 30% SBA (Independent Enquiry Studies IES) / 20% © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 4 Liberal Studies DSE Examination Records 2017 & 2018 DSE Year Paper Question Issue 2017 Paper 1 1 Ethnic Minorities and Identity 2017 Paper 1 2 Disparity and Poverty in China 2017 Paper 1 3 Happiness Index between Hong Kong and Singapore 2017 Paper 2 1 Fast Fashion 2017 Paper 2 2 E-cigarettes among teenagers 2017 Paper 2 3 Traditional Wet Market and Culture 2018 Paper 1 1 UNV Participation in Hong Kong and the world 2018 Paper 1 2 DSE Pressure and Education 2018 Paper 1 3 Organ Donation and Economic Compensation 2018 Paper 2 1 Left Behind Children in China and modernization 2018 Paper 2 2 Electric Vehicles 2018 Paper 2 3 Epidemics, Antibiotics and Globalization Therefore, in DSE Liberal Studies Examination, every question is ____________________ you can predict the issue, but it is hard to correctly predict. More exam tips towards DSE, will be distributed and revealed starting from the next regular course. © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 5 Observing Examination Trends from 2017-2018DSE What can you conclude from the above organised diagram? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ According to the diagram, the module with the most examined record is 1st: Module _____ - _________________________ 2nd: ______________________________________ 3rd:_______________________________________ 4th:_______________________________________ 5th:_______________________________________ 6th:_______________________________________ Therefore, Module 2 – Hong Kong Today assessed a lot in the DSE Examination. If you would like to revise, you should put more time on revising on Module 2 – Hong Kong Today especially with concepts of Quality of Life. Globalization is also on rise, and DSE also assessed quite a lot on Module 4 – Globalization, understanding the basic concept of globalization is also essential. © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 6 Rule of Law and Socio-political Participation in DSE Liberal Studies Curriculum: Basic Learning Objectives of Rule of Law in DSE Liberal Studies: o Historical and Current Development of Politics and Society in Hong Kong o Relationship between the Central Authorities and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) o Importance of the Consultation of the People’s Republic of China and the Basic Law of the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China to Hong Kong Residents o The sources of Law in HKSAR o The governance of the HKSAR o The Functions of the Government of the HKSAR and its relationship with Hong Kong residents Questions for enquiry of Rule of Law: Key Question: How do Hong Kong residents participate in political and social affairs and come to grips with rights and responsibilities with respect to the rule of law? • In what ways does the rule of law protect rights and promote the observance of responsibilities among Hong Kong residents? • What is the impact of the responses on the governance of Hong Kong, the safeguarding of the rule of law and the promotion of socio-political participation among Hong Kong residents? Why? © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 7 Fundamental Concepts of Rule of Law Conceptualization – Rule of Law (法治) • A general concept of using law to restrict the power of the ruler so as to protect the rights and freedoms of the ruled • The society is ruled by a set of laws and restrictions, it is not ruled by people • The law judgements are based by laws Definition of the Rule of Law from the United Nations: Rule of Law is a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions (機構) and entities (實體), public and private, including the state itself, are accountable (負責任) to laws that are publicly promulgated (頒布), equally enforced (強制執行) and independently adjudicated (裁決), and which are consistent(一貫) with international human rights norms and standards. It requires, as well, measures to ensure adherence(忠 誠) to the principles of supremacy (至高無上；最高地位) of law, equality before the law, accountability to the law, fairness in the application of the law, separation of powers, participation in decision-making, legal certainty, avoidance of arbitrariness(隨意性) and procedural (程序) and legal transparency (透明度). 6 Main Principles of the Rule of Law • Everyone should know what laws they need to obey • Laws should be the same for everyone • We should always use laws, not just our own opinion of what seems right or wrong, to decide if someone has broken the law • Judges, the police and members of the government must always use their powers fairly • Everyone accused of breaking the law should have a fair trial. They should be treated as innocent until proved guilty • Laws should always try to protect our human rights © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 8 Law (法律) is a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behaviour. It is the highest principle in a society that upholds the rule of law. No one or authority can override the law, it has the highest supreme status. Law is under the concept of rule of law, it is used to restrain the power of the ruler(統治者) and govern the behaviour of the ruled (被統治者). The ruler cannot abuse its power and amendment of laws must be found on public opinion. Laws must protect human rights and freedom of the ruled, protect and govern all people in the society on an equal basis. It upholds social justice, protect rights of ruled and respecting the values of the ruled. Equality before the law is very important, everybody no matter you are the chief executive, the rich people or the poor people should be treated equally. The authorities should carry out this idea and that the rights and freedoms will be better protected. Rights, freedom and Government People observe values are being enacts the law the law protected and respected Rule of Law Rule by law (以法統治) is the concept that power is not restricted by laws, it only rules with laws. The society must strictly observe laws but rights and freedoms may not be protected. Rule of man (人治) is the concept that the power and the ruling is totally free from any restriction, the ruler can abuse its power and decide everything. Importance of rule of law to Hong Kong: • Development of the society, operation of the government and international status • Set a legal framework and a set of procedures for the pursuit of justice • Ensure policies have received extensive public consultation before implementation • Monitor the government • Establish a fair business environment © LS Hub October Regular Course (All rights reserved for LS Hub) 9 The Levels and Hierarchy of Rule of Law The Levels of the rule of law reflected to what extent the rule of law is exercised at different stage: To a large extent The Levels of the Rule of Law Justice through law Proposed by Benny Tai (戴耀廷) Regulation by law Observance of law Existence of Law To a small extent Existence of Law (有法可依) is the most fundamental level of rule of law.