The details of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law have been exposed

Political situation

Author: Zhai Ruimin

2020-06-20 20:39

The three-day meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress ended today (20th). During the meeting, Shen Chunyao, director of the Legal Work Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, introduced the Standing Committee to the Standing Committee to introduce the contents of the "Draft National Security Law Draft". The details of the "Draft" finally came to light . The "Draft" stipulates that the Chief Executive will appoint a number of judges to deal with national security-related cases, breaking the tradition of being assigned by more senior judges; the central government also needs to set up a "National Security Office in Hong Kong" to advise on major strategies and important policies for maintaining national security. And suggestions.

The Citizen Party met the media and reiterated its opposition to legislation. Party leader Yang Yueqiao described Beijing as if it used a sharp edge to insert into the judicial and administrative organs of Hong Kong. It criticized the decision of the chief executive’s designation of the judge to be contrary to judicial independence, and did not set out the criteria for the selection of judges. 1. Whether the judge’s performance in handling the case cannot be replaced without public approval. He also worries that the National Security Council is not supervised by the Legislative Council, and that the status of the centrally appointed consultant may be sufficient to keep up with the party committee's records, affect law enforcement and prosecution, and run counter to the principle of "one country, two systems" and the separation of three powers.

The DAB welcomes and fully supports the issuance of the statement, and believes that the draft can take into account the differences between the two places, which not only meets the actual situation of Hong Kong and the characteristics of the exercise of the common law system, but also fully reflects the need to maintain national security. Public support.

Seeing the media, the Citizen Party reiterated its opposition to legislation. (Profile picture / Photograph by Gao Zhongming)

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Yang Yueqiao pointed out that the National Security Office in Hong Kong can control Hong Kong’s crimes against national security under certain circumstances, but it does not specify relevant objective standards. The content of the "Draft" also mentioned that when the local laws of Hong Kong are inconsistent with the National Security Law, the provisions of the National Security Law apply; and the interpretation of the National Security Law belongs to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Yang Yueqiao questioned that the practice would further narrow the space for judicial independence in Hong Kong.

Guo Jiaqi, a member of the Citizens’ Legislative Council, reprimanded that the legislation undermined the independence of Hong Kong’s executive authorities. The National Security Adviser was above the chief executive, as if the role of the emperor was directly under his command. He also bluntly said that the appointment of the Chief Judge of Zhang Juneng's final court has no meaning, and Zhang Juneng is no longer qualified to appoint a judge. Guo Jiaqi said that the only purpose of collusion with foreign powers and subversion of state power in the Mainland is to defeat any opposition. This time the legislation is to impose China’s concept of the rule of law that does not meet international standards and force it on Hong Kong people. Scolding is "national terrorism".

Lin Ruihua, the convener of the same party’s SME restaurant alliance, worried that the Legislative Council would cause local and foreign companies to withdraw from Hong Kong, emphasizing that freedom of business is a core value of Hong Kong.　

The DAB issued a statement welcoming and giving its full support, believing that the draft can take into account the differences between the two places. (Profile picture)

The DAB requires the government to prepare for the implementation of the framework bill as soon as possible

The DAB issued a statement saying that it sincerely hopes that the National Security Law of the port area will be passed as soon as possible and become the Dinghai Shenzhen for safeguarding national security and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. The DAB believes that the law enforcement, prosecution, and trial work mainly rely on the SAR to be responsible, and at the same time, it can provide adequate human rights protection. It is in line with the spirit of international conventions and the principles of the rule of law prevailing in the world. . The DAB believes that the relevant arrangements can fill Hong Kong's constitutional loopholes in safeguarding national security.

The DAB urges the SAR Government to prepare for the early implementation of the framework and team for the implementation of the National Security Law of the Port Area. After the bill is passed, it can be effectively implemented immediately to combat "Hong Kong Independence" elements, stabilize social conditions, and allow Hong Kong to start again.

The Federation of Trade Unions: The "speculations" will be "counterattacked", calling on the public to clearly support legislation

The New Democratic Party also welcomes the explanation of the "Draft" and believes that it can relieve recent doubts about legislation in society. The Federation of Trade Unions pointed out that it is foreseeable that until the legislation is formally implemented, there is a legal window, and some "scramblers" have begun to make "crazy counterattacks" under various excuses. Hong Kong may experience some "pain". The Federation of Trade Unions urged that in order to resolve the chaos that has plagued Hong Kong for a long time and greet a better future, the citizens should clearly support the National Security Law of the port area.

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