CIVIC PARTY

'Civic Party' () is a pro-democracy and social democratic political party in Hong Kong. The Chinese name of the party is also short for "justice and democracy", which reflects the party's objective to create a "civilized, just and democratic society".

Contents

Party Beliefs

History

Founding

Chief Executive Election 2007

Structure

External links

Party Beliefs

★ 'Democracy'

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★ To push for democratic development in Hong Kong by advocating for the prompt implementation of universal suffrage

★ 'Social Justice'

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★ To set up a fair and just society by protecting human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and to provide help for the poor.

History

Founding

The party was formed by members of the Article 45 Concern Group, student leaders and pro-democracy citizens primarily from the legal and academic professions. A preparative meeting was held on February 19, 2006. It lasted for about 8 hours. It decided the name of the party to be the Civic Party.
The Civic Party was officially founded on March 19, 2006. As of 2006, it is the fourth largest political party in council. Kuan Hsin-chi became the first chairperson and Audrey Eu became the first leader.

Chief Executive Election 2007

In February 2007, Civic Party legislator Alan Leong secured 132 nominations and became the first pro-democracy Chief Executive candidate in the history of Hong Kong.

Structure

The Party membership comprises six members of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, or Legco, which makes it the fourth largest political party in that body. They aim to be the ruling party of HK. As of April 2006, party membership is being limited to 109 members. The admittance of any new member needs to be backed by two other party members. In addition, a prospective member will have to complete local branch work as a trial member for a year before being inducted as an official member.

External links

★ Civic Party Official Site

★ Civic Party embarks on path to power - The Hong Kong Standard newspaper article

★ New political party to be established within this month - a45 newspaper