Political situation
Written by: Chen Chuolan
2020-06-13 18:47
Last update date: 2020-06-13 18:47The National People's Congress passed the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" and many countries expressed their opposition. Among them, the United Kingdom stated that once China implements the National Security Law in Hong Kong, it will increase the visa rights of British National (Overseas) passports (BNO). Alistair Carmichael, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Scotland, On February 25, the BNO affirmative action bill (also known as the "Hong Kong Bill") was formally submitted to the British House of Commons, which was passed on first reading, and will be reviewed on second reading on October 23.
The Democratic Party of Hong Kong today (13th) held a video conference with Nick Chan and Larry Ngan, members of the Liberal Democrats who assisted in drafting the bill.
Nick Chan (left) and Larry Ngan, members of the Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom, responsible for drafting the "BNO Equal Rights Act" (Hong Kong Bill 2019-21). (Democratic FB live screenshot)
Nick Chan pointed out that although the current "BNO Equal Rights Act" is a private draft of members, but in the past, private bills of members have become a precedent for government bills, he was asked about the British government's actions before the second reading of the draft. He believes that if China is earlier than 10 There have been more extreme behaviors in the month. I believe the government will not stand by and urge Hong Kong people to continue to speak up, including posting on social media, so that the British and the international community will know the importance of the relevant draft and push the draft work forward.
Nick continued that the current application for BNO has ceased. The relevant draft actively seeks to amend the existing legislation so that Hong Kong people born in 1997 can apply for BNO in their own name. He also proposes to have inheritance rights. If parents have BNO, their children can "inherit" Relevant status is eligible to apply for BNO, which will benefit more young people in Hong Kong.
At the end of February this year, the British House of Commons passed the "BNO Equal Rights Act" (Hong Kong Bill 2019-21), which requires the UK to grant BNO Hong Kong holders the right to reside in the UK and the right to work locally, while restarting the new BNO application. The Hong Kong Bill will be read the second time in the House of Commons in October this year.
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