Published 2 months ago

Hong Kong's New National Security Law Comes Into Force

A new national security law has taken effect in Hong Kong, sparking criticism and concern from various countries.
The law aims to quell dissent and punish those who break it, with penalties including up to life imprisonment.
International entities like the UK and Australia have updated their travel advisories for Hong Kong, warning citizens about the risks of breaking the new law.

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The Guardian

Hong Kong’s new national security law comes into force

Law also known as article 23 puts into immediate effect tough penalties for crimes such as treason and insurrectionHong Kong’s new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.The law – commonly referred to as article 23 – targets five categories of national security crimes, and was swiftly passed by Hong Kong’s opposition…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

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.

2 months ago·India

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CBC News

Hong Kong's new security law comes into force amid fears it will further erode civil liberties

A new national security law came into force in Hong Kong on Saturday despite growing international criticism that it could erode freedoms in the China-ruled city and damage its international financial hub credentials.

2 months ago·Canada

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Channel News Asia

Hong Kong's new national security law comes into force

The law took effect days after Hong Kong's pro-Beijing lawmakers passed it unanimously, fast-tracking legislation to plug what authorities called national security loopholes.

2 months ago·Singapore

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RTÉ

Hong Kong's new national security law comes into force

Hong Kong's new national security law came into force, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.

2 months ago·Ireland

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Infobae

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. …

2 months ago·C A B A, Argentina

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