Amnesty International worries about the withdrawal of the national security law from Hong Kong Lam Cheng: It is difficult to prove the true reason, if the behavior harms national security, we must worry

Amnesty International announced yesterday (25th) that two Hong Kong offices would be closed before the end of this year, and pointed out that local human rights organizations and labor unions under the "Hong Kong National Security Law" have been targeted. The definition of "national security" is vague and human rights organizations cannot be immune from being Fear of government retaliation.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said before attending the executive meeting this morning (26th) that she could not comment on the reasons for an organization to leave Hong Kong, saying that since the National Security Law came into effect, different organizations and individuals have left Hong Kong on the grounds of the National Security Law, but There is no way to prove whether this is the real cause.

She also said that the "National Security Law" prevents acts that endanger national security. If someone commits activities that endanger national security, of course we need to worry.

Carrie Lam said that the Basic Law protects Hong Kong people’s freedom of association and assembly. The main purpose is not only to arrest and punish citizens, but to prevent actions that endanger national security. Behavior endangers national security, and they certainly need to worry."

She said that according to the data from June this year, the number of mainland and overseas companies that have established offices or headquarters in Hong Kong has not decreased, and has exceeded 9,000. International and regional legal institutions have also established offices in Hong Kong, showing that the National Security Law does not Deter legal business activities.

Reforming the legal aid system Carrie Lam: Preventing a small group of lawyers from monopolizing cases

The government plans to amend the legal aid system, including criminal cases that no longer allow applicants to choose lawyers.

Carrie Lam said that she proposed in June this year that the Chief Secretary for Administration should review the legal aid system. The purpose is to prevent a small group of barristers, solicitors or law firms from monopolizing legal aid cases and to strengthen the management and transparency of the legal aid system.

The relevant proposal has been approved by the Legal Aid Service Bureau and will be discussed later by the Legislative Council Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Affairs. I believe it will receive a positive response from members of the Legislative Council.

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