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Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law

Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
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All you need to know about Hong Kong’s domestic security law
Hong Kong national security law

All you need to know about Hong Kong’s domestic security law

Tracking the lead-up to the formulation of the bill, which has reached Legco for review.

Hong Kong courts

Father of wanted Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok granted bail under Article 23 law

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader says subsidiary security law ‘imperative’ to tackling threats

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Hong Kong national security law

Exclusive | Beijing supported Hong Kong’s subsidiary security legislation ‘for months’

Expected easing of China-US tension because of trade deal provided good timing for legislation to be passed by the end of the week, sources say.

An insider said Beijing had taken “other Hong Kong-oriented factors” into account beyond geopolitics during the months of planning. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court questions human rights implications in denial of early release

Lawyer of Adam Ma, dubbed the ‘Captain America’ protester, argues rejecting his client’s jail sentence review violates human rights.

Hong Kong national security law

Ordinary Hongkongers can take photos near ‘prohibited places’: authorities

Government says visitors welcome to take photos for leisure purposes, after journalist reportedly threatened with arrest at off-limits site.

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Hongkongers must obey orders on photography at 6 ‘prohibited places’: officials

Officials explain what residents can and can’t do when taking photos or approaching locations that are part of Beijing’s national security office.

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People walk past the Island Pacific Hotel in Sai Ying Pun, one of the six “prohibited places” under subsidiary legislation to the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Photo: Eugene Lee
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Legco to hold special meeting for subsidiary security legislation

Minister urges lawmakers to expedite oversight process for already enacted subsidiary legislation for domestic national security law.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong subsidiary law push prompted by China-US tensions, local ‘stability’

But observers dismiss speculation law aimed at being applied to ongoing high-profile cases.

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Explainer | How will new subsidiary laws that bolster national security affect Hongkongers?

The Post unpacks details of proposed subsidiary national security legislation and why authorities say city needs the changes.

A billboard for National Security Education Day on display in Sheung Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong moves to strengthen domestic national security law

Subsidiary legislation will be introduced to offer better support to the Beijing office on national security in city, as geopolitical tensions mount.

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The Office for Safeguarding National Security is under construction. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong bus technician jailed for year for seditious social media posts

Li Chun-kit, 36, pleads guilty to knowingly publishing publications with a seditious intention, targeting police and judiciary in comments.

Hong Kong politics

US trying to blur ‘one country, two systems’ with tariffs: Hong Kong’s Paul Lam

Paul Lam says US has ‘engaged in transnational bullying that is completely in violation of international relations and law’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Police arrest man for alleged sedition over posting ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ song

Source says 22-year-old made ‘dozens’ of allegedly illegal posts and accused of breaching Article 23 national security law.

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People walk past a large banner promoting the Hong Kong National Security Law at the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui in June 2020. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law

Video | First batch of Hong Kong subversion offenders freed from jail

Gary Fan, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Claudia Mo served four years and two months behind bars after being convicted of subversion in a major national security trial

Hong Kong 47: first 4 subversion offenders walk out of prison after completing sentences
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Hong Kong national security law

4 convicted in Hong Kong 47 trial to be freed on April 29 at earliest: sources

Gary Fan, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Claudia Mo will be first batch released after city’s largest and longest-running national security trial.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong handyman sentenced to 1 year in jail for seditious social media posts

Chow Kim-ho pleads guilty to one count of knowingly publishing seditious publications under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

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Hong Kong police

Explainer | 6 Hong Kong officials slapped with US sanctions: who are they and what’s next?

The Post explores reasons behind Washington’s latest round of sanctions and other restrictive measures against city.

The Central Government Offices in Tamar. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing vows retaliation over new round of US sanctions on officials in Hong Kong

Justice minister Paul Lam, who is among those sanctioned, says move ‘completely groundless’ as he dismisses potential impact.

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US-China relations

China’s Global Times praises Trump cuts to Voice of America, Radio Free Asia

US media broadcasters have long drawn criticism from Beijing over reporting critical of mainland government’s human rights record.

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My Take | For Hong Kong’s top court, challenges of the security law have only just begun

Such cases are often seen in black and white terms. But interpreting and applying the law along with the legal system’s core principles is complex.

A statue of Lady Justice at the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong legal body head urges global unity over planned US sanctions on judges

Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet says any interference in judicial work will ‘undermine the administration of justice’.

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Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet has also shared plans to relaunch the body’s pro bono scheme later this year. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Crime in Hong Kong

Number of people on remand in Hong Kong jails hits 24-year high

But those serving sentences for national security, anti-government protest offences have dropped for first time.

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Why Hong Kong need not get defensive about national security

It has a great legal system, and the constant harping on security only creates a false impression of the city as a hotbed of dissension.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong bus technician remanded over seditious posts, photos on social media

Li Chun-kit faces count of ‘knowingly publishing publications that had seditious intention’ under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

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The defendant appeared at West Kowloon Court for the first time on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

National security powers must be used wisely, Hong Kong barristers’ head says

Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes also says measured use of powers is crucial to the success of city’s economy.

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Victor Dawes will hand over the reins this week after three years as Bar Association chairman. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

Recruiting foreigners to Hong Kong’s top court now more complex: chief justice

Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.

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