The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress interpreted the "Hong Kong National Security Law". If a case involving the National Security Law is to hire an overseas lawyer who does not have Hong Kong's full qualifications to act as a defense or litigation representative, a certificate issued by the Chief Executive must be obtained. , to make judgments and decisions on such situations.
The spokesperson of the National Security Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong stated that the interpretation further clarifies the original intention of the legislation, clarifies the status and responsibilities of the Hong Kong National Security Committee and the Chief Executive in dealing with national security issues, and solves the problems that arise in the application of the Hong Kong National Security Law. The full implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law is of great significance.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress voted to pass the draft interpretation of Articles 14 and 47 of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
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The spokesperson pointed out that the Chief Executive made suggestions on whether overseas lawyers or barristers who have not obtained full local practicing qualifications in Hong Kong can participate in national security cases. This has strengthened the central government's firm determination to adhere to the rule of law in Hong Kong, and to uphold the unity of the central government's overall governance power and the guarantee of a high degree of autonomy for the SAR. It is legitimate and necessary to maintain order.
The spokesperson said that the interpretation further clarifies the power of the Hong Kong National Security Council to make judgments and decisions on issues involving national security, and clarifies the chief executive's right to identify relevant issues, which will help the Hong Kong National Security Council and the chief executive to more effectively perform maintenance. The primary responsibility for national security is to establish and improve a long-term enforcement mechanism for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security.
The National Security Office in Hong Kong supervises, guides, coordinates, and supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in fulfilling its national security duties, supports the Hong Kong National Security Committee in implementing the spirit and requirements of the National People's Congress Standing Committee's interpretation of the law, and earnestly implements the "Hong Kong National Security Law" and the National People's Congress' interpretation to ensure effective Maintain national security.
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