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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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UN human rights experts call for review of the National Security Law
Numerous UN human rights bodies have expressed serious concerns regarding the NSL in recent months, highlighting the significant impact the law has had on every corner of civil society in Hong Kong. In February 2023, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights conducted its periodic review of Hong Kong, which saw Hong Kong…