Hong Kong’s controversial extradition law amendment plans

Intense debates among lawmakers and growing public protests have focused on a proposal by the Hong Kong government for a bill that would amend the city’s extradition laws.

The bill was tabled to close a loophole that has allowed a Hong Kong murder suspect to avoid being sent back from Taiwan.

But opponents fear it could be used to allow extradition between Hong Kong and mainland China, which critics say lacks a strong enough legal system.