The Hong Kong National Security Law has been enforced for almost three years, with all 71 defendants convicted. Lam Ting-kwok, Secretary of Justice, claims that all national security cases showcase the significance of the rule of law in society. He also realized that the law balances human rights and freedoms while preserving national security. Du Gankun, chairman of the Bar Association, urges barristers to comprehend national conditions, policies, and laws and contribute to the country’s welfare.
Lin Dingguo, speaking at the opening of a national security law program, claims that all national security cases illustrate the rule of law’s principles, particularly the defendant’s right to defense and the trial being fair and impartial. He also realized that the law maintains national security and respects human rights and freedoms, and that convicted perpetrators crossed reasonable boundaries.
Regarding the Hong Kong National Security Law, 250 arrests have been made, with 151 people prosecuted as of last month, and all 71 defendants sentenced. The Secretary for Security, Tang Bingqiang, assures that ordinary citizens will not mistakenly violate the law, reiterating that the law only affects a few people in Hong Kong.
Du Gankun, citing a Legal Department official from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, states that the rule of law is Hong Kong’s golden signboard, and barristers should guard it by understanding national conditions, policies, and laws and performing their duties. The Hong Kong Bar Association continued its visit to Beijing, meeting the Supreme People’s Court and Peking University after visiting the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council.
The “Hong Kong National Security Law” has been implemented for nearly three years, and all 71 people who have been tried have been convicted. Lam Ting-kwok, Secretary of Justice, said yesterday that all national security cases demonstrate the rule of law that society cares about. In the case, he also realized that the “Hong Kong National Security Law” maintains national security while fully respecting human rights and freedoms. The boundaries of human rights and freedom. Du Gankun, chairman of the Bar Association who is visiting Beijing, quoted mainland officials as saying that the rule of law is Hong Kong’s golden lacquer signboard, and barristers should guard it, and have a better understanding of national conditions, national policies and national laws, and do their best to contribute to the country.
Lin Dingguo said yesterday at the opening ceremony of a national security law program in Hong Kong and Taiwan that all national security cases demonstrate the principles of the rule of law that society cares about, such as the defendant’s full right to defense, the trial being fair and open, and the judge’s exercise of independent judicial power. In the case, I also realized that the National Security Law of Hong Kong strikes an appropriate balance, which not only maintains national security, but also fully respects human rights and freedoms. The perpetrators who have been convicted have exceeded the reasonable balance and the boundaries of human rights and freedoms.
Lin Tingguo also pointed out that he heard some opinions questioning the impact of the national security law on the protection of human rights and the rule of law, but he hopes that the relevant people will abandon their preconceptions and even subjective emotions, calmly reason, read the provisions and cases carefully, and then ask themselves whether the law violates the principles of the rule of law and human rights free.
Deng Bingqiang: The arrest and prosecution are serious
Regarding the Hong Kong National Security Law, the authorities have arrested 250 people and prosecuted 151 people as of last month, and all 71 people who have been tried have been convicted. The Secretary for Security, Tang Bingqiang, pointed out that Hong Kong’s national security law is clear and ordinary citizens will not fall into the law by mistake. He reiterated that the national security law only affects a small number of people in Hong Kong. Yang Meiqi, Director of Public Prosecutions of the Department of Justice, reiterated that the competent prosecution work will not be interfered with in any way, describing it completely, absolutely, and will never consider the background, political ideas or occupation of the accused, but will handle each case according to applicable laws and all admissible evidence.
Du Gankun quotes mainland officials: the rule of law is Hong Kong’s golden lacquer signboard
In addition, the Hong Kong Bar Association continued its visit to Beijing yesterday. It visited the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council yesterday morning, and then went to the Supreme People’s Court and Peking University. Du Gankun, chairman of the Bar Association, quoted an official from the Legal Department of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office as saying that the rule of law is Hong Kong’s golden signboard, and barristers should guard it, and have a better understanding of national conditions, national policies and national laws, and do their part to contribute to the country.
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The implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law has been a topic of much debate and controversy, with some questioning its impact on human rights and the rule of law. However, according to officials such as Lam Ting-kwok and Du Gankun, the law has demonstrated a commitment to the principles of the rule of law, including fair trials and independent judicial power. Despite the arrests and prosecutions that have taken place, it is emphasized that ordinary citizens will not be affected, and only a small number of individuals who cross the line of national security will face repercussions. As discussions continue and opinions vary, it is important to carefully examine the provisions and cases before drawing conclusions about the law’s impact on human rights and the rule of law.