Executive Council member Ronny Tong says the discussion should centre on how to introduce more safeguards to the bill. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Pro-establishment lawmakers urge Carrie Lam to back down on controversial extradition bill; adviser says safeguards can be added
- Michael Tien becomes first pro-government lawmaker to write to Lam demanding the bill be scrapped
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Hong Kong extradition law
Executive Council member Ronny Tong says the discussion should centre on how to introduce more safeguards to the bill. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong lawmakers at the first meeting of the bills committee on amending the fugitive offenders’ law, at the Legislative Council on April 17. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong is a safe city, passing extradition bill will help keep it that way
- Criminals must be prevented from exploiting the legal loophole and turning the city into a paradise for fugitives
- The government should explain the content of the proposal more explicitly to improve public understanding of the issue
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Hong Kong extradition law
Hong Kong lawmakers at the first meeting of the bills committee on amending the fugitive offenders’ law, at the Legislative Council on April 17. Photo: Nora Tam