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Latest news and updates on Beijing’s national security law for Hong Kong. The legislation, which was passed by Beijing by promulgation on June 30, 2020, aims to prevent, stop and punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism and foreign interference. Opposition politicians and critics warn it could be used to suppress dissent and erode freedom in the city. Read the full text of the law here
Hong Kong chief executive knows he will be judged on performance of economy and improving livelihoods in the face of geopolitical uncertainties.
Justice is being delayed in Hong Kong as system battles to cope with numbers resulting from 2019 civil unrest and passing of national security law in 2020.
Updates to the rules for 180,000 Hong Kong government employees are largely in line with expectations and now it is all down to promotion and education
There is need to strengthen Hong Kong’s pool of foreign judges after two Britons and a Canadian announce resignations, sparking renewed legal debate.
City law professor and ex-chief prosecutor exposes how the local legislation is rooted in Anglo-American national security laws.
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The days of staging a mass vigil in the city are in the past but this is nevertheless a time for remembrance, reflection and hopes of moving forward.
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City leader John Lee says now is ‘best time ever for development’ on fourth anniversary of national security law’s promulgation by Beijing.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, also says city will not be marginalised by integrating with mainland China
Self-ruled island issues ‘orange’ alert recommending avoiding non-essential travel to Hong Kong due to national security law.
Sources warn that anyone seen wearing seditious clothing on 27th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule could face arrest.
Lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen says move by Social Workers Registration Board members reflects frustration over plan to increase government-appointed seats.
The guidelines, which came into force last week, could see ‘diehard separatists’ sentenced to death or given life sentences.
Social media users earlier slammed Education Bureau for urging school to ensure more teachers were equipped to teach national security topics.
Judges reject defence claim over past conduct tied to unofficial Legco ‘primary’ held in month after Beijing-imposed law took effect.
Controversial song, whose distribution was banned by appeal court, resurfaces after US lawmakers urge platforms to lift restrictions.
Judges doubtful over defence claim that Tai played ‘rather limited’ role in plan to bring down government through unofficial Legco ‘primary’.
British Supreme Court rulings say ‘lawful excuse’ applies where authorities are found to have violated basic rights of accused.
Ex-delivery worker Adam Ma – known as the ‘second-generation Captain America’ – asks High Court to order his immediate release.
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung says she expects staff to recognise the paramount importance of safeguarding national security.
Au Kin-wai allegedly posted seditious videos to provoke hatred towards central and local authorities, with calls for ‘revolution’.
Surge in criminal work, including national security and 2019 protest trials, means 40 criminal cases put back because of shortage of judges in upper courts.
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Commissioner of foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong also throws his weight behind current system.
Conviction of 14 opposition figures for subversion also warning that those who challenge national defence will be punished, agency says.
The Housing Department says records show the tenant owed rent and breached the tenancy agreement.
High-profile departures of two British non-permanent judges from top Hong Kong court puts spotlight on mechanism.
Issues stemming from ‘power play between nations’ exert ‘biggest pressure’ on Hong Kong as a part of China, John Lee says.
Beijing accuses European Commission of backing forces that ‘split the country’ and defends national security law criticised in report.
Beijing’s liaison office and national security arm in Hong Kong take aim at Jonathan Sumption, who stepped down from city’s highest court.
But legal experts say platform could still be prosecuted, and those who support wanted activists’ pages could be deemed to be funding them.
