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Hong Kong's government has declared a public consultation period for a proposed national security law known as Article 23. Chief Executive John Lee cited the constitutional duty to enhance legal mechanisms and said that there is the presence of "foreign agents and Hong Kong independence advocates" within the society, without providing any evidence for the same.

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Geneva (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 - The United Nations expert on torture voiced concerns Wednesday that prosecution witness evidence in the trial of pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai may have been obtained through torture.

Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 - The European Union has raised concerns that Hong Kongs plan for a new national security law may weaken the citys freedoms, with business leaders calling for greater clarity.

The issue came up in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday during a debate over two law proposals, both by MKs from the Labor party.

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Hong Kongs government announced on Tuesday that it hopes to swiftly pass new national security laws. A public consultation document was also released. A deadline for its eventual passage into law has... -January 30, 2024 at 01:23 am EST - MarketScreener

Officials say new law will cover treason, insurrection, espionage, destructive activities, external interference.

Hong Kong, Jan 30 (EFE).- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced Tuesday his plan to enact a security law this year which would expand its legal powers to quell dissent following 2019’s pro-democracy protests. Along with Justice Secretary Paul Lam and the Security Secretary Chris Tang, the Hong Kong leader spoke Tuesday morning at …

New legislation could sharpen the 2020 regulations imposed by Beijing on the territory in response to months of pro-democracy protests.