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Hong Kong Basic Lawi

The Basic Law was drafted as part of the Sino-British Joint Declaration covering Hong Kong after its handover to China on July 1, 1997. The declaration stated Hong Kong would be governed under the principle of ‘one country, two systems’ and continue to enjoy its capitalist system and individual freedoms for 50 years after the handover.

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  • Special meeting will be convened at 9am on Tuesday, paving way for lawmakers to pass the Safeguarding National Security Bill
  • Lawmakers completed clause-by-clause scrutiny of bill in just six days last week

Insiders reveal calculated strategy to catch foreign powers off guard and curb impact of potential sanctions or smear campaigns ahead of passing of Article 23 bill.

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One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.

Australian judge Anthony Gleeson, 85, ‘did not wish’ to renew his tenure as an overseas non-permanent justice on the apex court, citing his age, Hong Kong’s judiciary says.

Removing requirement to wait six months after issuance of court warrant before identifying suspect as absconder may mark first possible amendment to bill since gazetting.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says total 16-day detention period gives police sufficient time to gather evidence and also preserves human rights.

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Person with seditious intention is defined as one inciting hatred or disaffection on Hong Kong’s public officers or offices of mainland’s central authorities in city.

Ding Xuexiang says fast-tracked approval of domestic national security law will help city shift primary focus to economic development, enhance people’s livelihoods.

Tam Tak-chi, former vice-chairman of now-disbanded People Power party, argued his chanting of slogans did not equate to having an intention to incite violence.

Chief Executive John Lee says he has written to the Legislative Council president, telling him enactment of law is a constitutional responsibility of the entire city.