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In June 2020, Beijing inserted national security legislation directly into Hong Kong’s mini-constitution – bypassing the local legislature – following a year of pro-democracy protests and unrest. It criminalised subversion, secession, collusion with foreign forces and terrorist acts, which were broadly defined to include disruption to transport and other infrastructure. The move gave police sweeping new powers, alarming democrats, civil society groups and trade partners, as such laws have been used broadly to silence and punish dissidents in China. However, the authorities say it has restored stability and peace to the city.

LATEST NEWS & VIEWS

Hong Kong Bar Association urges against blanket ban on overseas lawyers in national security law cases

“In so far as public perception is concerned, we believe that it will be conducive to the administration of justice and the rule of law,” Victor Dawes, who was re-elected as chairperson of the Hong Kong Bar Association on Thursday, said.

by Peter Lee 5 hours ago12:04, 20 January 2023

Not one of 8,625 complaints against Hong Kong judiciary upheld in 2022

The judiciary’s annual report said defendants in District Court waited almost a year to have their cases dealt with.

by Candice Chau 23 hours ago18:27, 19 January 2023

6 arrested by national security police over ‘seditious book’ sold at Hong Kong Lunar New Year fair

by Peter Lee 13:50, 18 January 202314:12, 18 January 2023

Hong Kong’s John Lee says some are using journalism as cover to ‘launder money,’ pursue political objectives

by Peter Lee 17:00, 17 January 202318:54, 17 January 2023

Another defendant in Hong Kong’s 47 democrats national security case to plead guilty, as trial delayed by a week

by Candice Chau 13:14, 17 January 202313:14, 17 January 2023

Hong Kong will have a bright future if it stays on the right course, new head of Beijing’s office in city says

by Candice Chau 11:00, 17 January 202311:10, 17 January 2023

HKFP GUIDES AND EXPLAINERS

Hong Kong Bar Assoc. chief urges use of legal power with ‘caution’ following Beijing interpretation

18:15, 16 January 202318:40, 16 January 2023

Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong lawyers deny association with ‘int’l legal team’ that met with British minister

13:00, 16 January 202313:32, 16 January 2023

Beijing appoints national security hardliner Zheng Yanxiong to head Hong Kong office

06:00, 15 January 202310:42, 15 January 2023

Over 900 Hong Kong civil servants quit in 3 months in 2022, gov’t document reveals

18:30, 13 January 202318:54, 13 January 2023

UK says ‘no doubt’ China failing to comply with Handover deal, as Hong Kong slams ‘interference’

12:23, 13 January 202316:26, 13 January 2023

Hong Kong should change law to bar overseas lawyers from security trials, says national security committee

12:22, 12 January 202312:24, 12 January 2023

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Beijing’s ruling on foreign lawyers: A blow to Hong Kong’s legal system

“When changing fundamental laws for reasons of expediency becomes the norm, an astonishingly damaging blow is delivered to the legal system,” writes Steve Vines.

13:31, 8 January 202313:52, 8 January 2023

Beijing’s ruling on foreign lawyers: Interpretation will help bolster Hong Kong’s national security

Interpreting the national security law to clarify the original intent and purpose “is entirely justified, necessary, and timely,” writes lawmaker Adrian Ho.

13:30, 8 January 202313:53, 8 January 2023

MONTH BY MONTH DEVELOPMENTS

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 30

16:57, 4 January 202316:57, 4 January 2023

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 29

15:00, 5 December 202218:25, 6 December 2022

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 28

10:43, 30 October 202218:01, 23 November 2022

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 27

10:00, 2 October 202216:51, 3 October 2022

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 26

17:00, 1 September 202218:01, 23 November 2022

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 25

18:30, 2 August 202218:46, 2 August 2022

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FEATURES

Explainer: Beijing’s first interpretation of Hong Kong’s national security law

Beijing’s first interpretation of the national security law confirmed that authority over whether foreign lawyers could be hired for national security cases lay with the chief executive and a powerful committee. Here’s how we got here, and what it might mean for future trials.

by Candice Chau 13:03, 8 January 202314:25, 8 January 2023

Baptist University professor leaves Hong Kong after police allegedly contacted over 2019 protest article

Arts professor Justin Wong’s article analysed the role that visual elements – such as yellow umbrellas, “V for Vendetta” masks and a pig mascot – played in the 2019 protests.

by Hillary Leung 10:00, 7 January 202316:59, 4 January 2023

Who is Cardinal Joseph Zen? Hong Kong’s turbulent priest preaches love amid legal woes

Supporters of Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, say he speaks out when other members of the church hierarchy stay silent. The government says religion was not a factor in his arrest under the national security law.