Hong Kong's New National Security Law Comes Into Force

New national security law 'slams shut' space for dissent in Hong Kong, critics say

Hong Kong enacted a measure that critics charge will further stifle free expression in a city that until recently was known for its freewheeling style, aggressive media and politically active populace.

Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving government more power to curb dissent

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, which is packed with Beijing loyalists following an electoral overhaul, expedited the process.

Entra en vigor la nueva ley de seguridad nacional de Hong Kong

Este sábado ha entrado en vigor la nueva ley de seguridad nacional, que endurece las penas por traición y sedición, a pesar de las críticas sobre un posible retroceso en los derechos y libertades fundamentales. El jefe del Gobierno hongkonés, John Lee, ha destacado que es un "día histórico" por la publicación en el Boletín Oficial de la nueva norma que le hace sentir "orgulloso" por las nuevas capacidades adquiridas para velar por la seguridad. …

Hong Kong passes tougher security bill amidst criticism

Hong Kong lawmakers have unanimously passed a new tough national security bill that critics believe will curtail civil liberties.

Plusieurs pays occidentaux se sont dits alarmés par cette nouvelle loi qui prévoit des peines de prison à perpétuité pour des infractions telles que la trahison et l'insurrection.

New Hong Kong Security Law Comes into Force Amid Fears for Freedoms

ReutersAn exiled Hong Kong activist who is currently living in Taiwan tears apart a cardboard with 23 on it, during a protest against Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law in Taipei on Saturday. Reuters [posttime] JST, [postdate] HONG KONG (Reuters) – A new national security law came into force in Hong Kong on Saturday despite …