Political situation
Written by: Huang Fengyi
2020-05-22 20:41
Last update date: 2020-05-22 20:41The introduction of the "National Security Act of the Hong Kong District" has caused a lot of waves, and all sectors of the community are concerned about whether certain situations will fall into the legal network in the future. In the establishment circle, a booklet titled "Legal Experts' Questions on Hong Kong's National Security Legislation 20 Questions" published in the name of "Hong Kong's Focus on Tomorrow" was announced today, saying that a group of legal experts was invited to answer Hong Kong people's doubts. In the question, it explained in detail the basic rights and freedoms including parades, demonstrations, news, speech, etc., and whether the use of social media will be restricted. Among them, for example, participating in the "June 4th Rally" does not need to worry about breaking the law.
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This booklet is presented in the form of a question and answer. In the 20 questions and answers, the seventh question asks whether the national security legislation harms the basic rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents such as demonstrations, demonstrations, news and speech. According to the legal experts in the pamphlet, "Legislation only restricts four types of actions and activities that seriously endanger national security. It is aimed at a very small number of people, and will not affect the normal enjoyment and exercise of statutory rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens. The assembly of Hong Kong residents The basic rights such as demonstrations, demonstrations, news, speeches, etc. are still protected by the Basic Law and relevant laws of Hong Kong. "
For example, the booklet says, "If you take part in the" June 4th Rally ", you don't need to worry about breaking national security laws as long as you do not split the country, subvert state power, and organize terrorist activities. "
Question 7: Does national security legislation harm Hong Kong residents' basic rights and freedoms such as demonstrations, demonstrations, news, and speech?
Answer: National security legislation will not harm the basic rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents.
National security legislation only restricts four types of actions and activities that seriously endanger national security. It targets very few people and will not affect the normal enjoyment and exercise of statutory rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens. Basic rights such as assembly, procession, demonstration, news, and speech of Hong Kong residents are still protected by the Basic Law and relevant laws of Hong Kong.
When Hong Kong residents exercise these rights, such as participating in the "June 4 rally," as long as they do not split the country, subvert state power, or organize terrorist activities, there is no need to worry about violating national security laws.
The brochure stated that the June 4th assembly was not illegal. (Profile picture / Photograph by Zheng Zifeng)
Secondly, Hong Kong people are most concerned about the freedom to travel abroad. The booklet also states that it will not be affected, saying that "The Basic Law guarantees the freedom of Hong Kong residents to enter and leave the country. Travelling, immigration, and normal development will not be affected at all by foreign exchanges and international cooperation." It also emphasized that "whether it is the NPC's legislation to safeguard Hong Kong-related national security or Hong Kong's" Article 23 "legislation, the rights and freedoms granted to Hong Kong citizens by all laws will not be weakened."
Question 8: In the future, will Hong Kong residents discuss current affairs, academic exchanges, travel abroad, immigration, and carry out economic and trade, religion, culture, sports, etc. Will foreign exchange activities be affected?
A: The basic rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents according to law will not be restricted.
The Basic Law guarantees the freedom of speech of Hong Kong residents, discussions on current affairs, criticism of the government, and academic exchanges will not be affected; the Basic Law guarantees the freedom of Hong Kong residents to enter and leave the country. Travel, immigration, and normal travel will not be affected at all.
Whether it is the legislation of the National People's Congress to safeguard Hong Kong-related national security or the implementation of "Article 23" legislation in Hong Kong, the rights and freedoms granted to Hong Kong citizens by all laws will not be weakened.
Hong Kong people can continue to use FB, IG, Whatsapp
As for many Hong Kong people concerned about whether the use of social media will be restricted, the booklet also clearly states that "Hong Kong citizens can use social media and communication tools such as Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, etc., and their rights to freedom of communication and freedom of speech can be fully protected."
Question 9: Will Hong Kong residents be restricted from using social media?
Answer: Normal use of social media and communication tools is completely unaffected.
Hong Kong citizens can use social media and communication tools such as Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp as usual, and their rights to freedom of communication and freedom of speech can be fully guaranteed.
National security legislation only targets a very small number of people and a few types of actions and activities that seriously endanger national security. It does not target the majority of the public.
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