The Social Democratic Alliance issued a statement today (28th), stating that some volunteers and friends were interviewed by the "National Security Police". After assessing the situation, there will be no demonstrations on July 1st.
When the police attended a press conference on the same day to explain the security arrangements for July 1st, when they were asked three times about the content of the interview, they did not respond directly. They reiterated that the police respected the right of citizens to march and assemble. Designated public activity areas.
Said to understand the intention of those who "wear special clothes"
In response to the English question, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Lui Kam-ho pointed out that the Police will ultimately respect the rights of citizens, including freedom of speech, assembly and demonstration, but will also take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of leaders during their visit to Hong Kong , and the activities are carried out in a safe and orderly manner, so there is a demonstration area next to the security area to balance the freedom of assembly of citizens.
Afterwards, the reporter asked relevant questions twice in Chinese, and Lv Jinhao responded in exactly the same tone.
However, during his response, he mentioned "about the situation of the community association", and did not deny that the police interviewed the community association.
In addition, some reporters are concerned about whether citizens will be intercepted and checked if they wear black shirts and yellow masks in the security zone designated by the police.
Lu Jinhao responded that it is difficult to generalize what clothing will attract attention, but said: "If you are in a security area and wear a special clothing, we have to consider the situation at that time, it is always a security area, here is the point of explanation. Does he wear clothes that are different from other people? Does it have a special intention? Our colleagues will definitely investigate him to understand what the intention is to do and what it is, what happened? Do some demonstrations? If it is the latter, our colleagues will explain to him, and even assist him and take him to the public event area to carry out his activities.”
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