There is no need for Hong Kong to form a separate human rights institution to supersede or duplicate existing ones as the present framework is operating well, according to a report submitted to a United Nations body.

The Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau said today the Government has received public views and suggestions on human rights issues through various channels.

The report not only describes the framework and measures promoting and protecting Hong Kong's human rights, but also sets out the developments, achievements and challenges faced in various human rights issues. They include constitutional development, combating racial discrimination, the police complaints system, and protection of the rights of women, children and the disabled.

The report has been submitted by Hong Kong as part of the Mainland's report under the UN Human Rights Council's universal periodic review mechanism. The review on China will take place February 9.

A public consultation was conducted in September during its drafting, and comments received have been taken into account.

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