Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law

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Hong Kong has passed a tough security law which authorities say is necessary for stability, but which critics fear will further erode civil liberties. Article 23 targets new offences like external interference and insurrection, and penalties include life sentences. It was fast-tracked through its final stage by the city's pro-Beijing parliament in less than two weeks. Article 23 expands on a controversial national security law (NSL) earlier imposed by China. That law already criminalises secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces in Hong Kong. But Hong Kong's leader John Lee has said Article 23 is also necessary to guard against "potential sabotage and undercurrents that try to create troubles", particularly "ideas of an independent Hong Kong". He hailed its passing as "a historic moment Hong Kong people have been waiting for over 26 years". China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang earlier said swift enactment of the new legislation would protect "core national intere

Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law fought by protesters for years 19 March 2024 Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC Chinese and Kelly Ng in Hong Kong and Singapore Reuters Article 23 expands on the China-imposed national security law, targeting new offences like treason and espionage Hong Kong has passed a tough security law which authorities say is necessary for stability, but which critics fear will further erode civil liberties. Article 23 targets new offences like external interference and insurrection, and penalties include life sentences. It was fast-tracked through it

Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law

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