Cliff Buddle

National security law: more questions than answers on Hong Kong’s freedoms and rule of law

Much remains to be done to ensure the new law is clearly understood and implemented in a way that limits its impact on Hong Kong’s way of life

Some will welcome Beijing’s move if it restores order after months of civil unrest and protests but, even if achieved, this will come at a price

Cliff Buddle

Published: 6:30am, 3 Jul, 2020

Updated: 6:47am, 3 Jul, 2020

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A journalist for more than 30 years, Cliff Buddle began his career as a court reporter in London and moved to Hong Kong in 1994 to join the Post. Specialising in court reporting and legal affairs, he has held a variety of editorial positions, including Deputy Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief. He is a regular columnist.

National security law: more questions than answers on Hong Kong’s freedoms and rule of law

Much remains to be done to ensure the new law is clearly understood and implemented in a way that limits its impact on Hong Kong’s way of life Some will welcome Beijing’s move if it restores order after months of civil unrest and protests but, even if achieved, this will come at a price

Much remains to be done to ensure the new law is clearly understood and implemented in a way that limits its impact on Hong Kong’s way of life

Some will welcome Beijing’s move if it restores order after months of civil unrest and protests but, even if achieved, this will come at a price