A hoarding publicising the national security law is seen beyond a Chinese national flag being held up by a pro-China activist during a rally outside the US consulate general in Hong Kong on June 26. Photo: AFP
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Why Hong Kong’s new national security law includes mandatory minimum sentences
- The introduction of minimum sentences for some offences under the national security law is unusual for Hong Kong, although these provisions exist in other jurisdictions for their deterrent effect
- The inclusion of mitigating factors in the legislation will enable the courts to soften the impact of the mandatory sentences
A hoarding publicising the national security law is seen beyond a Chinese national flag being held up by a pro-China activist during a rally outside the US consulate general in Hong Kong on June 26. Photo: AFP