摘要
引言--法治對全球及國家發展至為關鍵2015年,聯合國全體成員國通過《2030年可持續發展議程》(以下称《議程》),為全球創造更美好和更可持續的未來指明了方向。聯合國全體成員國在2015年通過《議程》下的17項目標,以應對全球面對的挑戰,包括贫窮、不平等、氣候變化、環境惡化、和平及司法公正等;並要求全球夥伴共同參與各可持續發展目標的實施,在全球、區域、國家以及地方層面不断加強國際合作,落實行動。《議程》的17項目標互有關連,而法治是成功落寶目標的重要支柱,尤其是目標16下的具體目標16.3旨在國家和國際層面促進法治,確保所有人都有平等訴諸司法的機會。
Foreword-Rule of Law is a key to global and national developments In 2015,all member states of the United Nations have adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development(hereinafter referred to as "the Agenda"),which points out a direction for the world to achieve a better and more sustainable future.The 17 goals under the Agenda were adopted by all member states of the United Nations in 2015 to address global challenges,including poverty,inequality,climate change,environmental degradation,peace and justice,while partners in the world were requested to participate in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs),strengthening global,regional and national cooperation.The 17 goals are interconnected,with the rule of law being a pillar for its successful implementation.In particular,Target 16.3 under Goal 16 seeks to promote the rule of law at the national and intermational levels,and ensure equal access to justice for all.
作者
鄭若驊
Y.W.CHENG(The Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong SAR)