China's grip on Hong Kong gets tighter with new national security law Article 23
21 years ago, half a million Hong Kongers took to the streets to stop Article 23. This month, Beijing finally won.
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21 years ago, half a million Hong Kongers took to the streets to stop Article 23. This month, Beijing finally won.
Suggestions range from small fixes to new clauses, with many amendments effectively making the bill tougher than its original draft.
Police would be able to apply for an extension of a detention period for up to 14 days from the courts.
Removing requirement to wait six months after issuance of court warrant before identifying suspect as absconder may mark first possible amendment to bill since gazetting.
Nicholas Burns seen visiting Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Central on Tuesday, but refuses to comment on whether trip is related to city’s domestic national security bill.