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- Secretary for justice will have final say on whether there will be modifications to bill
- Chief executive says unresolved murder of Hong Kong woman in Taiwan relies on law being passed quickly
The exiled former prime minister is in Hong Kong to see the wedding of his daughter Paetongtarn. The news comes just days ahead of a general election, which the Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai party is expected to win.
The exiled former prime minister is in Hong Kong to see the wedding of his daughter Paetongtarn. The news comes just days ahead of a general election, which the Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai party is expected to win.
- China says concerns of Hongkongers and foreigners have been noted but urges respect for the legislative process.
- China says concerns of Hongkongers and foreigners have been noted but urges respect for the legislative process.
Citing ‘effect amendments could have on EU citizens’, 28-member bloc becomes first foreign governmental body to officially air worries over Security Bureau’s plan.
Citing ‘effect amendments could have on EU citizens’, 28-member bloc becomes first foreign governmental body to officially air worries over Security Bureau’s plan.
Group of five women launch sit-in in building’s lobby, before police arrive to arrest them and their supporters.
Group of five women launch sit-in in building’s lobby, before police arrive to arrest them and their supporters.
John Lee says of 4,500 submissions, 3,000 support agreement that would allow fugitive transfers to Taiwan, Macau and mainland China.
John Lee says of 4,500 submissions, 3,000 support agreement that would allow fugitive transfers to Taiwan, Macau and mainland China.
Secretary for Security John Lee continues to resist demands from the business community to leave 15 offences off the list of 46 covered by the proposal.
Secretary for Security John Lee continues to resist demands from the business community to leave 15 offences off the list of 46 covered by the proposal.
Chamber says international business community has grave concerns over the mainland’s court system.
Chamber says international business community has grave concerns over the mainland’s court system.
Group visits to compare notes after official says Taipei won’t sign any deal that implies Taiwan is part of China.
Group visits to compare notes after official says Taipei won’t sign any deal that implies Taiwan is part of China.
The professional body says concerns over mainland China’s judicial system mean fugitives should not be handed over by Hong Kong. The Security Bureau has proposed one-off reciprocal transfer of fugitives to jurisdictions Hong Kong has no extradition treaty with, including the mainland.
The professional body says concerns over mainland China’s judicial system mean fugitives should not be handed over by Hong Kong. The Security Bureau has proposed one-off reciprocal transfer of fugitives to jurisdictions Hong Kong has no extradition treaty with, including the mainland.
- Pan-democrats urge public outcry and announce two demonstrations against the proposal to hand over suspects to mainland China, Taiwan and Macau.
- Pan-democrats urge public outcry and announce two demonstrations against the proposal to hand over suspects to mainland China, Taiwan and Macau.
Hong Kong has clear-cut agreements on extradition with many countries. To say that one with Beijing would make Hong Kong subservient is an insult to our esteemed courts and judges.
Hong Kong has clear-cut agreements on extradition with many countries. To say that one with Beijing would make Hong Kong subservient is an insult to our esteemed courts and judges.
Teresa Cheng told reporters that the Security Bureau’s plan was needed to plug legal loopholes and ensure justice is seen to be done. Top US envoy warned that a move to extradite fugitives to mainland could hurt bilateral legal arrangements between Hong Kong and US if details are not right.
Teresa Cheng told reporters that the Security Bureau’s plan was needed to plug legal loopholes and ensure justice is seen to be done. Top US envoy warned that a move to extradite fugitives to mainland could hurt bilateral legal arrangements between Hong Kong and US if details are not right.
Priscilla Leung suggests change of plan for new arrangement with Beijing and Taiwan, noting worries that activists or government critics could face surrender requests.
Priscilla Leung suggests change of plan for new arrangement with Beijing and Taiwan, noting worries that activists or government critics could face surrender requests.
Proposed amendment could be used to send Taiwanese people in Hong Kong to mainland China to face trial, some fear.
Proposed amendment could be used to send Taiwanese people in Hong Kong to mainland China to face trial, some fear.
Security minister John Lee makes clear the government will proceed with a proposal to change fugitive laws to include mainland China, Macau and other parts of the world.
Security minister John Lee makes clear the government will proceed with a proposal to change fugitive laws to include mainland China, Macau and other parts of the world.
If the Security Bureau’s proposal becomes law, there will be an extradition arrangement between Hong Kong and the mainland for the first time – but legal experts caution such a change could also affect existing arrangements with other jurisdictions.
If the Security Bureau’s proposal becomes law, there will be an extradition arrangement between Hong Kong and the mainland for the first time – but legal experts caution such a change could also affect existing arrangements with other jurisdictions.
The woman’s 20-year-old daughter was killed while on holiday in Taiwan with her boyfriend last February. Taiwanese police want to speak to the boyfriend, Chan Tong-kai, in connection with the death, but there is no legal mechanism for him to be sent to Taiwan.
The woman’s 20-year-old daughter was killed while on holiday in Taiwan with her boyfriend last February. Taiwanese police want to speak to the boyfriend, Chan Tong-kai, in connection with the death, but there is no legal mechanism for him to be sent to Taiwan.
The policy change is aimed at plugging loopholes exposed by a homicide case in which Taiwanese authorities were unable to prosecute a Hongkonger accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taipei.
The policy change is aimed at plugging loopholes exposed by a homicide case in which Taiwanese authorities were unable to prosecute a Hongkonger accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taipei.
Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.