Hong Kong version of National Security Law | Is there a retrospective period? Zheng Ruohua: There is no convention but there are exceptions to everything

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Written by Peng Zhuowei

2020-05-30 10:25

A few days ago (28th), the National People's Congress passed the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law", which authorized the NPC Standing Committee to start specific legislative work. The National Security Law stipulates that the Central People ’s Government ’s relevant organs for national security shall set up agencies in Hong Kong as needed. The Secretary for Justice Zheng Ruohua said that the Hong Kong law enforcement agencies will be responsible for law enforcement, and that the central agencies will inevitably obey the regulations after they come to Hong Kong According to the laws of Hong Kong, "Mainland institutions are all in accordance with the law in the country", I hope that the society will not wear colored glasses to watch, and "do not shoot a boat with a penny", and do not need to worry too much.

When asked whether the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" will have a retrospective period, Zheng Ruohua pointed out that in general, criminal law will not set a retrospective period in order to comply with human rights law and international practice. "But there will be exceptions to everything". Can see according to the big principle.

Zheng Ruohua stated that Hong Kong has not legislated on Article 23 of the Basic Law 23 years after its reunification. The country is concerned about the situation in Hong Kong and it is reasonable to enact the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" for Hong Kong. (Photo by Huang Baoying)

Zheng Ruohua was asked when she attended the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Accountability on Saturday". After the legislation, if a citizen yelled government officials to step down and wait for the slogan, would they break the law or be guilty of crime? Judgment depends on the whole situation. "For example, if you talk about the situation, the purpose is the same, talk to the same side, whether there is any substantive action after the lecture, etc." As there are still no specific provisions, I hope the public will not pass Worry.

Zheng Ruohua stated that Hong Kong has not yet enacted Article 23 of the Basic Law 23 years after its reunification, and many things happened last year, "Hong Kong independence has begun to flourish." The country is worried about the situation in Hong Kong and has enacted the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" for Hong Kong. The approach is reasonable. She also emphasized that national security is an important cornerstone of national stability and stability. If Hong Kong becomes a national risk point, "it will affect 1.4 billion people, not just 7 million people in Hong Kong."

Article 18 of the Basic Law states that when the NPC Standing Committee decides to increase or decrease the laws listed in Annex III, it is necessary to first consult the Basic Law Committee and the Hong Kong Government. Zheng Ruohua said that public consultation is not related to Article 18. Procedures, but I believe the Department of Justice will have an important role in the consultation process, emphasizing that the National Security Act will benefit most people in Hong Kong, and the public should firmly support legislation.

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