Lee described the government’s move as a “difficult decision”. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong government to take drastic step in fast-tracking controversial fugitive bill
- Government says proposal will go straight to full council
- Attempts to start bills committee proceedings have been fraught, with one meeting descending into scuffles
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Hong Kong extradition law
Lee described the government’s move as a “difficult decision”. Photo: Nora Tam
Carrie Lam (left) with Regina Ip, who says the government should learn from the controversy. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong residents being misled by extradition bill detractors, says former security chief Regina Ip, warning of possible US sanctions if contentious law is passed
- Ip says government underestimated opposition to the bill and calls for it to be passed through Hong Kong’s legislature as soon as possible
- Opposition to bill has triggered unprecedented clashes in Legislative Council and posed the worst political crisis for Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s administration
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Hong Kong extradition law
Carrie Lam (left) with Regina Ip, who says the government should learn from the controversy. Photo: Nora Tam