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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
After 14 defendants are found guilty of subversion and two acquitted under the national security law, Hong Kong judges have explained in detail the reasoning behind their decisions.
As the Hong Kong Bar Association turns 75, improved relations with Beijing have allowed it to express its views on pressing legal issues, including the new domestic national security law
Protecting the city’s distinct advantages calls for leaders to promote the importance of the common law system, and impress on Beijing the urgent need for Chinese officials, here and on the mainland, to study it.
Pledge to use city’s new domestic national security law only in compelling circumstances and to promote ‘soft power’ suggests a subtle change in government stance.
Thankfully, Hong Kong authorities recognise the healthy development of the media industry and its consumers is the way to go, not legislation that is difficult to draft and inevitably restricts press freedom.
- Cardinal Stephen Chow says Hongkongers must move on from the ‘sadness and resentments’ caused by event for sake of ‘reconciliation and healing’
- Priest’s comments come in wake of first arrests made by Hong Kong police under local national security law
Suspect accused of supporting fugitive Nathan Law with money and other individuals through online subscription platform.
High Court earlier handed down guilty verdict to 14 opposition figures in subversion case involving unofficial Legislative Council ‘primary’ in 2020, while acquitting two.
Ordinary residents with no intention of breaking law are unlikely to be troubled by the implications of court’s ruling, scholar says.
Lawrence Lau and Lee Yue-shun freed on bail after court says it cannot ascertain their intention in regards to plot to ‘veto’ budget and paralyse government.
Most of 47 have been remanded in custody since they were arrested on January 6, 2021, on subversion charges over unofficial legislative ‘primary’ election.
Hong Kong national security judges convicted 14 of 16 opposition figures contesting subversion charges.
US, UK, European Union express ‘concern’ over verdict landmark national security case.
Three High Court judges find unofficial ‘primary’ election part of a wider plot to ‘undermine, destroy or overthrow’ government by creating constitutional crisis.
A landmark national security trial of Hong Kong’s opposition figures will conclude this week with the judges handing down a verdict on whether 16 of them had committed subversion by taking part in an unofficial election they called a primary. The aim of the election was to maximise the opposition’s chances of gaining control of the Legislative Council and bringing down the government.
Judges find 14 of 16 accused guilty over roles in unofficial Legco ‘primary’ that was part of plot to ‘undermine, destroy or overthrow’ government.
Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations, one of many community groups hosting “Hometown Market”, says organisers hope activity from June 1 to 5 will become yearly event.
Group is among 47 people prosecuted for what Beijing calls a ‘blatant challenge’ to the law after estimated 610,000 voted in July 2020 to pick candidates for Legco election.
Different versions of 2019 protest song available on Spotify and Apple Music under the name of a new distributor.
Among those detained is activist Chow Hang-tung, security chief Chris Tang reveals.
But efforts to ‘wholly’ ban song online will be impossible, commentators say, especially as creators seek new distribution channels and partners.
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ no longer available on Apple Music or Spotify, even with use of VPN, indicating takedown not limited to Hong Kong.
Professor Simon Young says Matthew Trickett, who was found dead on Sunday, might have shed light on spying accusations if he had chosen to testify at trial.
Chief Executive John Lee says there is no link shown on any local platform relating to the song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’.
Government calls Hong Kong Watch an ‘anti-China organisation’ bent on ‘destabilising’ city and urges public not to be misled by their ‘ulterior motives’.
Panel of judges to hear submissions next month on whether prosecutors can establish a prima facie case against Apple Daily founder.
Authorities singled out handful of institutions including Caritas Resurrection School in Sha Tin and Po Leung Kuk Law’s Foundation School in Yuen Long.
First ex-Hong Kong district councillor to be elected to UK local authority hopes other new arrivals will also get involved in politics.
