Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Interpretation of Article 104 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of… (2016)
“ An oath taker who intentionally reads out words which do not accord with the wording of the oath prescribed by law, or takes the oath in a manner which is not sincere or not solemn, shall be treated as declining to take the oath. ”
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Interpretation of Article 104 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of… (2016)
“ The taking of the oath stipulated by Article 104 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is a legal pledge made by the public officers specified in the Article to the People's Republic of China and its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and is legally binding. The oath taker must sincerely believe in and strictly abide by the relevant oath prescribed by law. An oath taker who makes a false oath, or, who, after taking the oath, engages in conduct in breach of the oath, shall bear legal responsibility in accordance with law. ”
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Interpretation of Article 104 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of… (2016)
“ No public office shall be assumed, no corresponding powers and functions shall be exercised, and no corresponding entitlements shall be enjoyed by anyone who fails to lawfully and validly take the oath or who declines to take the oath. ”
