National People's Congress Interpretation︱Judiciary: Respect legally binding interpretations and will handle national security cases impartially

Next Media’s Jimmy Lai case triggered the National People’s Congress’s “Sixth Interpretation of the Law”, indicating that for cases involving the National Security Law, if an overseas lawyer who does not have the full qualifications to practice in Hong Kong is hired, the court should obtain a certificate issued by the Chief Executive.

The judiciary stated that it respects the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for the SAR to perform its duties of maintaining national security, and exercise its power in accordance with the law to make legally binding interpretations of Articles 14 and 47 of the "Hong Kong National Security Law".

According to the Judiciary, according to Article 65 of the "Hong Kong National Security Law", the power to interpret the "Hong Kong National Security Law" belongs to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

The court will continue to effectively prevent, stop and punish acts and activities that endanger national security in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of the "Hong Kong National Security Law", and exercise independent judicial power (including the power of final adjudication) in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law. Perform its judicial functions impartially and handle cases involving national security.

NPC Interpretation｜Chen Hongyi: There is no denial of the ruling of the Final Court. Li Zhiying can apply for a certificate from the Chief Executive. NPC Interpretation｜CPPCC Standing Committee Member Tang Yingnian: There is a sufficient legal basis for legal, reasonable and reasonable NPC interpretation｜Apply to the Lai Zhiying case?

Tang Jiahua said that the National Security Committee will not ignore the National People's Congress's interpretation of the law if it does not target individual cases︱All members support: the three powers must be followed to help the courts better fulfill their national security responsibilities. Law｜For a national security case, if you hire an overseas lawyer, you need a certificate from the chief executive, otherwise the National Security Commission should intervene