立場新聞 2017/01/09 18:54
It is indeed unfortunate that the expression of the rule of law has sometimes been used by some member of the community, including those who are legally trained, as a slogan to advance their own political courses. Due enforcement of the criminal law is sometimes criticized by these people simply because they support the political stance advocated by the defendents, in total disregard of the evidences and the court's ruling.
Likewise, due enforcement of solemn obligations laid down in the Basic Law is depicted as the government's disregard to democracy, as if voters' support is a license to disregard legal requirements.