National Security Law for one year. Interview | Ye Liuchang reviews outdated police officers such as espionage crimes and got promoted because they are the most reliable

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Written by: Peng Zhuowei

2021-06-29 07:15

Last update date: 2021-06-29 07:15

The National Security Law of the Port Area has been implemented for nearly a year. Ye Liu Shuyi, chairman of the New Democratic Party, who was the former head of the Security Bureau, believes that the implementation of the National Security Law has achieved immediate results and immediately stopped the multi-month riots since 2019. Many principals Has left Hong Kong or is being prosecuted to restore order to Hong Kong.

In an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01", Ye Liu said that although the National Security Law has filled the currently lacking scope of crimes, including subversion and secession of the country, collusion with foreign forces, etc., there are still many loopholes that must be dealt with by the next government.

For example, she pointed out that the "Government Secrets Ordinance" aimed at the theft of state secrets is based on the outdated British Official Secrets Ordinance. She also suggested that the Societies Ordinance should be reviewed to shorten the time required to ban societies.

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The 35+ primaries involved hundreds of people Ye Liu: only 47 arrested "not too many"

In an interview, Ye Liu Shuyi said that in the past year, the police arrested 109 people in accordance with the National Security Act and existing national security crimes, of which about 62 were prosecuted, including the arrests for the crime of sedition under Article 10 of the Criminal Offences Ordinance. People's power Tan Dezhi.

Ye Liu mentioned that some foreign consuls had reported to her that 47 arrests were too many in the Democrats’ 35+ primaries, but she retorted that the 35+ cases involved a large number of opposition parties, including nearly 200 district councillors. Some have participated in the primary elections or lent the office of the congressman as a voting station. "Involving hundreds of people, only a few dozen people are involved, which is not too much. Look at the riots on Capitol Hill in the United States. The government wants hundreds of people."

Article 7 of the National Security Law stipulates that the SAR government should complete the national security legislation required by the Basic Law as soon as possible. Ip Liu Shuyi, who was in charge of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, pointed out that Article 23 requires the SAR government to prohibit 7 crimes endangering national security, some of which are existing regulations. It has been regulated, including treason, sedition, etc., and the theft of state secrets is also regulated by the Official Secrets Ordinance.

However, she believes that many regulations are outdated, and "the crime of treason is already seldom used, and it will not be used to prosecute foreigners."

Ye Liu Shuyi said that the Democrats’ 35+ case involved a large number of people, including nearly 200 district councillors. “A few hundred people are involved and only a few dozen people are involved, which is not too much.” (Photo by Zhang Haowei)

Disagree that the National Security Law is "weaponized": if you don't break the law, you won't be targeted

Ye Liu pointed out that although the National Security Law has filled the current legal gap, there are still many loopholes in the current law, which must be dealt with by the next government.

She gave an example that in response to the theft of state secrets, the "Official Secrets Ordinance" was established in accordance with the outdated British Official Secrets Ordinance, but the United Kingdom is currently conducting consultations on the review of the National Security Ordinance, and Hong Kong should also make amendments. "In addition, the government We should also consider revising the crime of espionage. The relevant regulations were enacted during the First World War. There are no spies going to military bases to draw pictures. The government has not taken into consideration the advances in science and technology, and families have all deployed drones."

Regarding the criticism that the National Security Act was "weaponized" in the past year, Ye Liu disagreed with the statement, "If you violate the law, you will not be targeted." She cited Radio Hong Kong as an example, saying that the Director of Broadcasting is now re-executing the post of editor-in-chief. In the past, there were shortcomings in the inaction, but it cannot be said that the execution is weaponized."

Some members of the Legislative Council "every China must oppose", the central government must take action to correct

Ye Liu said frankly that in the more than 20 years since the reunification, the central government has been very tolerant of Hong Kong, but its freedom has been abused. In recent years, opposition to the country has appeared in many areas, which is not good for the development of "One Country, Two Systems" and emphasized that Hong Kong cannot become a base for subverting the country. .

She also quoted the former Hong Kong Governor Wilson Wilson as saying that "Hong Kong cannot become a battlefield for others." Therefore, the central government must take measures to correct the situation. Therefore, the National Security Law was enacted and the electoral system was improved to curb opposition to the country.

She also pointed out that in recent years, Legislative Council members have "reversed every time they go." "The National Anthem Law has been reversed, the "two inspections in one place" has been reversed, and the epidemic prevention fund has been opposed to the budget." Hong Kong will be very disadvantaged. Therefore, as Chief Executive Carrie Lam said, reforms in different areas should continue for a period of time until social balance reappears, that is, citizens can correctly understand the Constitution and the Basic Law.

Refers to the head of the disciplined forces who can stand the test

Before the visit, Li Jiachao and Deng Bingqiang had not been promoted, but more and more members of the disciplined services have taken up important positions, which seems to have become a trend. For example, Deputy Commissioner of Police Guo Yinshu recently reported that he will become the dean of the Civil Service College. The chief of disciplined services is like a promotion. "springboard".

The former Director of the Immigration Department Ye Liu pointed out that in the past 20 years since the reunification, the disciplined forces have had the most contact with the central government and the most cooperation with the mainland departments. "When Li Junxia became the chief of the police department before the reunification, there had been conflicts with the Provincial Public Security Department. The customs, the fire department, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption also have a deep understanding of the mainland system and culture."

Ye Liu believes that disciplined forces have high obedience and self-discipline, well-trained, and can withstand tests. When a crisis occurs in society, they often have to go to the forefront and are the most reliable force. It is understandable if the head of the disciplined force is promoted. .

She also pointed out that the police force is the largest government department. Director-level officers are responsible for managing a team of tens of thousands of people. They have rich management experience. .

She also pointed out that if the head of the disciplined services serves as the head of the Security Bureau, there will be no major problems with the continuity of work.

As for the former Director of Immigration, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Tsang Kwok-wai, Ye Liu believes that he must step up his studies, but emphasizes that the government has always used talents. If there are civilian administrative officers who are willing and suitable, promotion will be fine. There are many people who are reluctant to escalate. It may be because of pressure, or they do not want to be sanctioned. Whether they are committed or not is important."

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