Hong Kong government initiates public consultation on proposed legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law. The consultation covers categories like treason, sedition, espionage, and foreign interference. Three approaches suggested: new national security law, integrating existing crimes, and expanding coverage of current laws. Consultation seeks to enhance legal framework and execution mechanisms for safeguarding national security.
Implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong raises human rights concerns. Freedom of expression, assembly, and association could be restricted. Due process and fair trials may be compromised. Surveillance measures threaten privacy rights. Extradition to mainland China raises fair trial concerns. Balancing national security with human rights is crucial. #HongKong#NationalSecurityLaw#HumanRights
民主建國聯盟3人被控分裂國家 15歲男生須還押兒童院
國安署日前拘捕民主建國聯盟四人，年齡介乎15至47歲。1人獲警署保釋，其餘3人於西九龍裁判法院提堂，被控「串謀分裂國家」罪，案件押後至8月28日再訊。15歲男生保釋申請遭拒，須還押屯門兒童及青少年院。根據控方指控，涉案行動包括意圖改變香港法律地位或分裂國家。
一宗涉及未成年人的國安案件再次引發社會關注。在緊張的政局與言論自由之間，更多市民正尋求出路，反映政府與民間之間的裂痕正加深。
#國安法
Three Democratic Alliance members charged with conspiracy to secede — 15-year-old remanded to juvenile facility
Three members of the Democratic Alliance faced charges of “conspiracy to secede” at West Kowloon Court, while one suspect was released earlier on police bail. Among the accused is a 15-year-old boy whose bail application was denied—he will remain in juvenile custody. Prosecutors allege the group conspired to alter Hong Kong’s legal status or separate it from China.
With national security laws impacting youth, questions surrounding freedom and dissent intensify. More citizens continue to seek ways out, revealing growing tension between the government and its people.
#NationalSecurityLaw#politicalprisoners
香港民主黨領導人宣布計劃解散這個曾是香港最大反對派的政黨。成員將很快投票決定是否解散這個已成立31年的政黨。
由於2019年抗議活動後，中國加強了對異見的打壓，民主黨一直難以生存。2021年通過的「愛國者法」實際上禁止了民主黨參與選舉。
在星期二深夜的新聞發布會上，黨主席羅健熙表示，由於當前的政治形勢，領導人決定解散。
#國安法
The leaders of #HongKong's Democratic Party have announced plans to dissolve the city's largest opposition group. Members will soon vote on the final decision to shut down the 31-year-old party.
The party has struggled to survive following China's crackdown on dissent after the 2019 protests. The "patriots law" passed in 2021 effectively barred the Democratic Party from elections.
At a late-night press conference on Tuesday, Chairman Lo Kin-hei cited the "current political situation" as the reason for the decision.
#HongKongDemocraticParty#NationalSecurityLaw
Silencing HongKongers
National Security Police arrested a student who started a petition for 4 demands. Silencing what the victims and #HongKongers truly needs to protect this corrupted system.
The 4 demands has nothing to do with National Security:
1 - continue to support the victims
2 - independent investigation
3 - review the inspection system
4 - prosecution for the government officials who are in charge.
It clearly shows that the true purpose of #nationalsecuritylaw is to undermine the right of the citizens of Hong Kong, it has nothing shoot protecting the country.
#HongKongFire#宏福苑大火
Hirano Uryu's denial of entry into Hong Kong further highlights the significant deterioration of freedom in the city. The restrictions on individuals expressing their views and commemorating events like the tragic incident involving Leung Kin-fai demonstrate the shrinking space for dissent and the erosion of fundamental rights. The situation underscores the concerns raised by many regarding the diminishing freedoms and the impact of national security legislation in Hong Kong. #FreedomOfExpression#DeterioratingFreedom#HongKong#NationalSecurityLaw
禁止酷刑｜五年未交報告
自1992年起，聯合國《禁止酷刑公約》適用於香港，但港府自2013年以來尚未提交報告，至今延誤五年。香港人權資訊中心指出，自實施《國安法》後，防止酷刑和不人道對待的保障措施被削弱，並形容警方行動和監獄拘留成為酷刑的溫床。
政府對此強烈譴責，卻未解釋延誤原因。這樣的行為，無疑是對人權監督的逃避。更重要的是，香港政府的長期迴避，可能意味著問題早已存在，遠比我們想象的更為嚴重。
#禁止酷刑公約#聯合國禁止酷刑委員會#國安法
Ban on Torture | Five Years Without a Report
Since 1992, the UN Convention Against Torture has been applicable in Hong Kong, yet the government has failed to submit a report since 2013, delaying it for five years. The Hong Kong Human Rights Information Center highlights that, following the implementation of the National Security Law, protections against torture and inhumane treatment have been weakened, describing police actions and detention as breeding grounds for torture.
The government strongly condemns this report but fails to explain the delay. Such behavior is undoubtedly an evasion of human rights oversight. Importantly, the prolonged avoidance by the Hong Kong government may indicate that the issues at hand have existed much longer than we realize.
#NationalSecurityLaw
The recent arrests under Hong Kong's national security law serve as a reminder that no one is safe from the reach of Article 23. The apprehensions, including prominent activist Chow Hang-tung, instill fear and raise concerns about freedom of expression and the rule of law. The use of the law to target individuals and suppress dissent has a chilling effect on society. It underscores the need for continued vigilance in protecting fundamental rights and preserving the autonomy of Hong Kong. #Article23#NationalSecurityLaw#HongKong#FreedomOfExpression#RuleOfLaw
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/05/28/breaking-6-arrested-under-hong-kongs-new-security-law/
#HongKong’s Evolving Boundaries of Expression
Recent headlines spotlight how even symbolic gestures—like attending a U.S. Independence Day event or downloading a mobile game—can now fall under the shadow of Hong Kong’s #NationalSecurityLaw. As boundaries tighten, the space for artistic and ideological expression continues to shrink. The warning about a Taiwan-developed game and the scrutiny of July 4th celebrations suggest a growing sensitivity to perceived foreign influence and political messaging. These developments show how the government increasingly uses the law not just to manage dissent, but to shape and control people’s thinking.
#香港#言論自由 的新界線
近日新聞指出，哪怕只是參加美國獨立日活動，或下載一款台灣開發的手機遊戲，如今都可能觸及香港《#國安法》的紅線。隨著管控收緊，藝術與思想表達的空間不斷縮小。對一款遊戲的警告以及對美國國慶的警覺，顯示出當局對外來影響及政治象徵越來越敏感。這一連串事件顯示，政府不僅是用法律來打壓異見，而是在試圖塑造、甚至控制市民的思想。
#FreeHongKong#Freedomofspeech
4 former #HongKong lawmakers— Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki, and Gary Fan —have been released after serving over four years in prison under Beijing’s #NationalSecurityLaw. They were among 47 activists arrested in 2021 for organizing an unofficial primary election, which authorities claimed was an attempt to paralyze the government.
While their release marks a rare moment of relief, concerns remain about Hong Kong national police monitoring them and restricting their freedom, as has happened to other activists before. Tight security surrounded their release, with police blocking roads and restricting media access. Many fear that their movements and communications will be closely watched, limiting their ability to speak freely.
#PoliticalPrisoners#HumanRights
香港前立法會議員 毛孟靜、譚文豪、郭家麒、范國威 在服刑超過四年後獲釋，他們因參與2021年非正式初選而被捕，並被指控 企圖癱瘓政府 ，遭判刑入獄。
儘管他們獲釋令人欣慰，但外界擔憂香港國安警察將監視他們並限制自由 ，正如過去其他民主人士所遭遇的情況。警方在他們獲釋時嚴密戒備，封鎖道路並限制媒體接觸。許多人擔心，他們的行動和言論將受到嚴格監控，難以真正自由發聲。
#香港#政治犯#國安法
Dec 18: Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, along with three Apple companies, is being tried in the High Court for charges of conspiring with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious publications. The case raises concerns about how the national security law threatens human rights in Hong Kong. Notably, Lai has already spent over 3 years in jail before the trial, highlighting the government's practice of punishing political prisoners even before their day in court. The trial continues tomorrow. #JimmyLai#AppleDaily#PressFreedom#HumanRights#NationalSecurityLaw#HighCourt
"Renowned economist Stephen Roach's thought-provoking @FT article reveals Hong Kong's disappointing stock market performance since the handover. Roach points to the impact of local politics, including Carrie Lam's initiation of the extradition bill and the subsequent national security law imposed by China. These developments have further eroded Hong Kong's autonomy and contributed to its worsening situation. Without significant measures, the city risks being trapped in a prolonged downturn. #HongKong#StockMarket#China#Autonomy#ExtraditionBill#NationalSecurityLaw"
HK govt targets HKers relentlessly: 20-year-old returns to HK after 4 years abroad, arrested for 2020 illegal assembly, pleads guilty, sentenced to 8 weeks. Amid #NationalSecurityLaw, a student involved in a 2019 event at APM mall, chanting '#HongKongIndependence,' detained upon return to HK in July 2024. Admits to illegal assembly, sentenced to 8 weeks. DOJ now baselessly accuses him of intending to harm police. #APMmall#BailRevoked#IllegalAssembly