Hong Kong version of the National Security Law｜Zheng Ruohua: The meaning of the Hong Kong independence slogan has never changed.

Political situation

Author: Zhai Ruimin

2020-07-04 11:12

The government recently issued a statement saying that the slogan "Recover Hong Kong, Revolution of the Times" has implications for Hong Kong independence or subversion of state power. Tan Huizhu, deputy director of the Basic Law Committee, said yesterday (3rd) that last year's District Council elections did not use this to cancel the qualifications of candidates. Eyes", the outside world is concerned about whether the upcoming Legislative Council election will use this to disqualify candidates.

The Secretary for Justice Zheng Ruohua said today (4th) that the government’s interpretation of the slogan has never changed, and that the provisions of the National Security Law have clearly determined the violations. He also questioned why there was no single purpose for Hong Kong to call the relevant slogan, and urged the public not to try the law by themselves.

She also explained that the RO would continue to judge the eligibility for election based on whether he sincerely supported the Basic Law and would decide according to facts and legal principles, so it is difficult to generalize. Regarding the outside world's questioning that the legislation was for the central government to fight against the next election, Zheng Ruohua criticized that the hook had no justification, describing the National Security Law as a "large state machine" and would not do it for the sake of elections.

When Zheng Ruohua attended a radio program today (4th), he stated that the government's interpretation of the slogan has never changed. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Article 35 of the National Security Act of the Minato District mentions that anyone who commits a crime that endangers national security loses the qualifications for election to the Legislative Council, District Council and other public offices, but does not specify whether there is a specific time limit. Zheng Ruohua stated that the crime was a very serious crime, so it can be objectively understood as a disqualification for life.

Regarding the implications of changing the slogan "Recover Hong Kong, the Revolution of the Times" after being accused of legislation, Li Jiachao, director of the Security Bureau who attended the same program, explained that in the past, there were no 23 articles of legislation, Hong Kong had no idea of ​​national security, and there were no laws stipulating which actions violate National security; after the legislation has clearly pointed out illegal activities, and the purpose is to prevent and stop the relevant situation, it is the government’s responsibility to remind the public not to try the law again.

When someone was arrested for collecting Hong Kong independence flags, Li Jiachao said that he had to consider the overall situation. If a police officer had reasonable grounds to believe that someone violated the law, he had a legal responsibility to arrest the person concerned. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Li Jiachao arrested only for collecting Hong Kong independence flags: police officers have reasonable reasons to believe that they can be arrested

When someone was arrested for collecting Hong Kong independence flags, Li Jiachao said that he had to consider the overall situation. If a police officer had reasonable grounds to believe that someone violated the law, he had a legal responsibility to arrest the person concerned, and the suspect had the right to act for him in the investigation and evidence collection. Explain that it is up to the Department of Justice to decide whether to prosecute.

In addition, Article 9 of the National Security Law stipulates that the Hong Kong SAR Government shall take necessary measures to strengthen publicity, guidance, supervision and management of matters involving the national security of the media and the Internet. Some media feared that press freedom would be affected. Zheng Ruohua stated that journalists conduct normal and proper interviews and reports based on facts, rather than fraudulent, trivial or incitement to overthrow the fundamental system. Press freedom will continue to be protected by the Basic Law. The media need not worry too much.

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