Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt I)

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Like many others, I listened very carefully to our prime minister addressing the nation on the need to have a proclamation of emergency on Jan 12, 2021, and his further explanation on Feb 4. I have still to be convinced that the proclamation of emergency was truly justified and necessary.In response, I have written this two-part essay to look a little more closely at some of the specific provisions of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 (EO 2021). In this first part, I will look at the medical and logistical provisions. In the second part, I will look at the security and constitutional provisions.What are the powers under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021?Section 3 gives the government the power to take temporary possession of land, building or movable property.The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (1988 Act) already provides for …