session of the Legislative Council on 11 October 1989 that it was the intention of the Hong Kong Administration to give effect in local law to the CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 113 relevant provisions of the Covenant. A Bill of Rights was to be prepared on this basis. Anyone who believes that his civil or political rights, as defined in the Covenant, have been violated, will be able to seek redress in the courts. A draft bill will be published for public consultation by the end of 1989. The current plan is to introduce draft legislation into the Legislative Council by July 1990. Within this timescale, there will not be time for a comprehensive review of all existing Hong Kong laws to remove any areas of doubt about their full compatibility with the Bill of Rights. To avoid any unnecessary uncertainties, the draft bill will provide for a limited period after its enactment during which existing laws cannot be challenged against the standard of the new bill. Commissioner for Administrative Complaints 13. In July 1988, legislation was enacted to provide for the appointment of a Commissioner for Administrative Complaints. The first Commissioner was appointed and his office began work early in 1989. The office is entirely independent of the Executive. The function of the Commissioner for Administrative Complaints is to investigate complaints of maladministration. The establishment of the office is meant to supplement and strengthen the existing channels for the redress of grievances and not to replace any of them. The Commissioner's jurisdiction does not extend to investigating complaints against the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) or the Police Complaints Committee, since both these bodies have independently monitored redress systems. But the Commissioner is an ex officio member of the Police Complaints Committee and the ICAC Complaints Committee and so can 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of a new legislative framework and institutions in Hong Kong, specifically the intention to give effect to the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It mentions the establishment of a Commissioner for Administrative Complaints and the preparation of a Bill of Rights. The text does not contain any references to economic development, natural resources, or other categories related to tangible goods or services. Instead, it focuses on the protection of human rights and the establishment of institutions to address grievances.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education