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19
Mart
2024

Hong Kong legislature passes Safeguarding National Security Bill

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📅 19 Mart 2024 📍 China

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a new national-security bill under Article 23 of the Basic Law. The government framed the law as fulfilling a constitutional duty and closing security gaps. Rights groups and critics warned that broad provisions could chill speech and civic activity. The rapid legislative timetable and lack of opposition legislators shaped debate about public consent and political autonomy.

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John Lee

Hong Kong Legislative Council members

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Hong Kong SAR Government

Legislative Council