hong kong national security law
Hongkong se dote à la hâte d’un nouvel arsenal de lois sécuritaires contre les crimes politiques
After more than two decades of delay on the controversial article 23 of the Basic Law, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, has managed to swiftly pass this "national security safeguard" order. The LegCo, the region's Parliament mostly composed of appointed members, unanimously approved the text on Tuesday, equipping Hong Kong's courts with new laws to address various political crimes. "This is a momentous occasion, a collective triumph for all," stated John Lee.
Under Beijing's direction, the local government's clear strategy was to swiftly address this challenging issue in the city to focus on economic recovery.
The new law, consisting of 181 clauses, imposes penalties of up to life imprisonment for five categories of crimes: treason, insurrection, sabotage endangering national security, theft of State secrets and espionage, and external interference. Authorities claim to be "filling the gaps" left by Beijing's National Security Law (NSL) imposed in 2020 after the 2019 anti-government protests, which already covered four "major" political crimes: secession, subversion, terrorist activities.
Under Beijing's direction, the local government's clear strategy was to swiftly address this challenging issue in the city to focus on economic recovery.
The new law, consisting of 181 clauses, imposes penalties of up to life imprisonment for five categories of crimes: treason, insurrection, sabotage endangering national security, theft of State secrets and espionage, and external interference. Authorities claim to be "filling the gaps" left by Beijing's National Security Law (NSL) imposed in 2020 after the 2019 anti-government protests, which already covered four "major" political crimes: secession, subversion, terrorist activities.