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Hong Kong’s Article 23 Proposal: A Response from Overseas Hong Kong Lawyers
Our full submissions to the Hong Kong government’s Article 23 proposal with the kind assistance of Prof Johannes Chan SC
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Article 23 changes in procedure seek to terrorize
Some of us are Hong Kong who were in NSL defence. Somehow, we find the procedural changes proposed under Article 23 more terrifying than the new proposed offences.
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Working Group of UN Human Rights Council expresses concern over the arbitrary detention of Chow Hang-tung
The UN Working Group of Arbitrary Detention established under the UN Human Rights Council issued an opinion on 1 May 2023 stating that Chow Hang-tung’s arrest, charges, and trial amounted to arbitrary deprivation of her liberty.
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Would you choose the right to remain silent, or temporary freedom?
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Government applies for injunction to ban protest anthem
On 6 June 2023, the Hong Kong Government applied for an injunction to ban the 2019 protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong”.
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Political censorship ramps up in arts and culture
The Hong Kong government stepped up efforts to censor books, films, news shows, and other forms of expressions that it deems politically sensitive
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The Department of Justice gains new powers in NSL acquittals
The Legislative Council passed a bill that expanded the Department of Justice’s powers to appeal national security acquittals, and, if successful, to subject the defendant to a retrial.
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High Court beats a retreat before the National Security Committee
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Quoth the NSL Judge
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Overseas lawyers banned from working on national security cases without government approval
On 10 May 2023, the Hong Kong legislature passed a law which bars overseas lawyers from working on national security cases unless they receive permission from the government. This is yet another instance where the Hong Kong government, after losing its case in court, sought the intervention of Beijing by making an “interpretation” of the law –…