Legco Ejects Dennis Kwok Over 'slave' Slur

Civic Party legislator Dennis Kwok on Wednesday got thrown out of Legco after he called pro-government lawmaker a "slave" to Beijing and president Andrew Leung ruled the word was not parliamentary.

The sharp exchange between the lawmakers came as the Legco was debating an adjournment motion calling on lawmakers to halt its scheduled business and discuss the way forward for the government after the extradition bill row.

The motion by government supporter Christopher Cheung irked the opposition as they had wanted to debate the bills that were to come up later in the day.

The pan-democratic lawmakers criticised their rivals of trying to the schedule debates, including one that involved a site transfer to PLA.

Taking part in the debate, Kwok said people like Priscilla Leung had supported extradition bill, govt and Beijing. He then went on to say Beijing is the master and she was a slave.

This was objected to by Leung. Legco chief then examined the tape and ruled that the usage is not allowed and asked Kwok to withdraw it.

As he refused to do it, Kwok was ejected from the chamber. Speaking to the media outside, the lawmaker maintained that he will not withdraw it and said what he said was true.

"I am not taking back my word as a member of this Legislative Council, I am using this platform to use a word which best describes people who are sitting in there," he said.

As Kwok was speaking, Leung also arrived at the scene and appeared to be taping the media briefing on her phone.

Speaking to the media, Leung said she expected more civilised language from lawmakers and debates can meet the standards that public expect of legislators.