Political situation
Author: Zhai Ruimin
2020-06-06 10:24
Date of last update: 2020-06-06 10:24Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue recently led the Secretary of Justice Zheng Ruohua, the Director of the Security Bureau Li Jiachao, the Commissioner of Police Deng Bingqiang and the Director of the Chief Executive Office Chen Guoji to Beijing to meet with Vice Premier Han Zheng of the State Council, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee and Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Office Xia Baolong, etc. The Hong Kong version of the National Security Law provides advice. When attending the radio program this morning (6th), Zheng Ruohua pointed out that he understands that there are differences in the legal terminology between China and Hong Kong, and the Central Government will consult the legal profession of Hong Kong and people of different societies.
Zheng Ruohua said that he understands that citizens are worried about the National Security Law, but the central leadership has constantly explained that it will take care of Hong Kong people’s concerns about human rights and freedoms. The draft also states that the lawful rights and interests of Hong Kong people will be protected and appeals to the public not to worry too much. She also said that in Hong Kong, the failure to legislate on Article 23 of the Basic Law, coupled with the emergence of terrorism last year and Hong Kong's independent proposition of "unscrupulous", the central legislation is completely reasonable, reasonable, constitutional and legal.
Zheng Ruohua reiterated that the Basic Law stipulates that the Department of Justice is responsible for prosecution work without any interference. Even if the mainland national security personnel arrive in Hong Kong, they must abide by the laws of Hong Kong. (Photo by Huang Baoying/profile picture)
Reaffirm the Basic Law to protect the Department of Justice from any interference
When Zheng Ruohua attended the commercial radio program "Political and Economic Saturday" this morning, he was asked whether the central government would set up a national security agency in Hong Kong and whether it would interfere with the police's search of evidence and the prosecution work of the Department of Justice. Zheng Ruohua directly called "call me to sue, Qu Mi tried to call it", reiterated that the Basic Law stipulates that the Department of Justice is responsible for prosecution work without any interference. Even if the mainland national security personnel arrive in Hong Kong, they must abide by the laws of Hong Kong. She also pointed out that it is not ruled out that mainland national security agencies have done a better job in intelligence collection. How the police will coordinate with the Director of Security Bureau Deng Jiachao, but emphasized that the case will be examined by the court after the case is handed over to the Department of Justice. Accept.
Regarding the suggestion that foreign judges should be prohibited from hearing cases involving national security laws, Zheng Ruohua pointed out that the Basic Law only requires the chief judges of the CFA and the High Court to be of Chinese nationality, and the remaining judges will be appointed according to their professional and judicial levels. She also proposed the establishment of a special court to let a special judge take charge of the review.
The National People's Congress recently passed the draft "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law". (Xinhua News Agency)
The former chief judge of the Court of Final Appeal, Li Guoneng, proposed that the Hong Kong version of the national security law should not have a retrospective period. Zheng Ruohua reiterated that it is generally not in accordance with legal principles, but there are a few exceptions. Some people are worried about the difference between Hong Kong’s common law and the mainland’s statute law. Zheng Ruohua pointed out that the majority of countries use statute law. The statute law does not mean that there is no rule of law; and the basic principles of Chinese criminal law such as the assumption of innocence and the burden of proof are similar to Hong Kong. The National Security Law deals with matters that endanger national security from the national level. Zheng Ruohua believes that the vast majority of Hong Kong people are patriotic, and only a few people endanger the territorial sovereignty and integrity of the country. The citizens can still enjoy freedom of speech and association according to law, but it is unacceptable to promote Hong Kong independence "with impunity."
Prosecuted slowly: the police also need time to investigate
In the nearly one-year anniversary of the anti-amendment law, the police arrested more than 8,000 people. However, the Department of Justice has only prosecuted about 1,600 people. Zheng Ruohua said that he has been constantly reviewing the deployment of manpower, and explained that the police will take time to investigate, and may also need to re-investigate because of insufficient evidence. He promised that the Department of Justice will deal with it as soon as possible.
▼The controversy between the parties of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law Legislation continues▼
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