Hong Kong proposes to let chief executive define national security offences
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Hong Kong has proposed new legislation to clarify the definition of national security offences by setting up a mechanism that vests certification power in the chief executive, in a bid to reduce legal disputes.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung stressed on Monday that the proposed law would not introduce any new offences, penalties or powers and would have no impact on residents’ daily lives or the normal operations of organisations.
It would allow all procedures applicable to...
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung stressed on Monday that the proposed law would not introduce any new offences, penalties or powers and would have no impact on residents’ daily lives or the normal operations of organisations.
It would allow all procedures applicable to...
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