{
  "id": 19130096,
  "title": "Non-binding motions to come with research data: Legco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/non-binding-motions-to-come-with-research-data-legco-19130096",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T09:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1877138-20261109.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Legislative Council (Legco) announced that starting next year, members will need to provide research findings and suggestions when they introduce non-binding motions. Legco President Starry Lee stated this change aims to make public policy discussions more scientific, helping the government and public better understand motion intentions and debates. Non-binding motions are used to express views on issues of public concern or to request government action. Legco has already conducted 21 local surveys and will continue with more site inspections and policy advocacy. Lee pledged to collaborate with the Legco Secretariat and invite member participation to regularly select important issues for site visits, aiming to provide solid recommendations to the SAR Government, committees, and society. The Legco Secretariat has been leveraging technology and big data to enhance transparency and public engagement. So far this year, over HK$130 billion in funding requests have been approved, with a significant portion allocated to Northern Metropolis development projects. The Northern Metropolis Development Bill is scheduled to resume its second reading on Wednesday after committee deliberations.",
  "summary": "The Legislative Council on Monday said that from next year, members must submit their research findings and relevant suggestions when they table a non-binding motion. Speaking at a luncheon attended by Chief Executive John Lee, the Executive Council and government officials, Legco President Starry Lee said the move was to make public policy discussions more \"scientific\". \"This will help the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "‘Evidence-based’: Legco to require research from lawmakers raising non-binding motions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/evidence-based-legco-to-require-research-from-lawmakers-raising-non",
        "published": "2026-11-09T07:47:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}