US EditionHong Kong Seeks to Tighten Prison Visit Rules on National Security Grounds
HONG KONG, JUL 7 – The proposal allows the Correctional Services Department to block or condition visits by lawyers and doctors, citing national security concerns, critics warn it undermines prisoner rights.
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Under the pretext of security, those responsible have presented to the legislators a new law that aims to tighten the rules for meetings with doctors, lawyers and religious guides. For the promoters there would have been in the past violations and abuses related to the visits in prison. According to the authorities, human and civil rights, even of prisoners, should be limited if necessary to maintain national security, discipline and order.
The Straits Times
World NewsHong Kong seeks to tighten prison visit rules on national security grounds
HONG KONG - Hong Kong authorities on Monday presented a proposal to lawmakers to tighten prison rules to restrict visits by lawyers, religious personnel and doctors on national security grounds, a move critics said would further undermine prisoner rights. Read more at straitstimes.com.
As Hong Kong Seeks To Tighten Prison Visit Rules Critics Cry Foul
Under the proposal, the Correctional Services Department (CSD) could apply for a magistrates' warrant giving it the right to block or impose conditions on prisoner contact with specific lawyers and doctors. The post As Hong Kong Seeks To Tighten Prison Visit Rules Critics Cry Foul appeared first on StratNews Global.
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