Pro-Beijing Camp Slams Govt For Not Halting Violence

The pro-establishment camp has slammed the Carrie Lam administration for not acting quickly to contain the "extremely violent demonstrations" and asked the government to consider invoking more laws under the Emergency Regulations Ordinance (ERO) if needed.

DAB lawmaker Elizabeth Quat who called for the ERO to be invoked again, did not specify what new laws the bloc wanted.

The government had invoked the ordinance last month to enact a law banning face masks at all rallies, setting off fierce criticism and judicial challenges. Critics have warned that the government may use the ordinance again to curb rights that are guaranteed under Basic Law.

Alice Mak, from the Federation of Trade Unions, criticised the government for "not taking any substantial steps".

"We are quite disappointed," said Mak.

She said as well as looking at what can be done under the law, the government should make various departments work together to fight against the violence.

The lawmaker also urged all members of society to say no to violence.