HK passes bill on immigration that may allow exit bars AFP, HONG KONG Hong Kong yesterday passed a new immigration law that includes powers to stop people entering or leaving the territory. The bill sailed through the Hong Kong Legislative Council. Rights advocates, lawyers and some business figures have sounded the alarm over provisions within the bill, including one that allows the territory’s immigration officials to bar people from boarding planes to and from Hong Kong. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a session at the Hong Kong Legislative Council yesterday. Photo: EPA-EFE No court order is required and there is no recourse to appeal.