Hong Kong Authorities Accuses UK National Benedict Rogers of Threatening China's National Security
On March 23, 2022, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (#IBAHRI) calls on the international community to suspend extradition treaties with #HongKong.
#BenedictRogers, a British citizen and co-founder of #HongKongWatch received a letter from the Hong Kong #NationalSecurityBureau. In addition, the #HongKongPolice issued a notice to Rogers on 10 March 2022, orderinv him to take down the website of Hong Kong Watch within 72 hours of receipt of the notice.
Hong Kong authorities claimed that the website of the NGO posed a threat to China’s national security.
In a statement, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute warned that "more than 160 people have been arrested and over 50 civil society organisations have been forced to close in Hong Kong since the National Security Law was enacted in June 2020."
While Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, have suspended their extradition agreements with Hong Kong, countries including the Czech Republic, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and Sri Lanka still have an agreement with the Hong Kong government.
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute pointed out that "travelling to these countries poses a threat for human rights defenders who may be targeted with the National Security Laws and extradited to Hong Kong to face charges."
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https://www.ibanet.org/IBAHRI-calls-for-suspension-of-extradition-treaties-with-Hong-Kong
Source: International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute #Mar23
#NationalSecurityLaw #Regime
On March 23, 2022, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (#IBAHRI) calls on the international community to suspend extradition treaties with #HongKong.
#BenedictRogers, a British citizen and co-founder of #HongKongWatch received a letter from the Hong Kong #NationalSecurityBureau. In addition, the #HongKongPolice issued a notice to Rogers on 10 March 2022, orderinv him to take down the website of Hong Kong Watch within 72 hours of receipt of the notice.
Hong Kong authorities claimed that the website of the NGO posed a threat to China’s national security.
In a statement, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute warned that "more than 160 people have been arrested and over 50 civil society organisations have been forced to close in Hong Kong since the National Security Law was enacted in June 2020."
While Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, have suspended their extradition agreements with Hong Kong, countries including the Czech Republic, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and Sri Lanka still have an agreement with the Hong Kong government.
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute pointed out that "travelling to these countries poses a threat for human rights defenders who may be targeted with the National Security Laws and extradited to Hong Kong to face charges."
Read the full article:
https://www.ibanet.org/IBAHRI-calls-for-suspension-of-extradition-treaties-with-Hong-Kong
Source: International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute #Mar23
#NationalSecurityLaw #Regime
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IBAHRI calls for suspension of extradition treaties with Hong Kong
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) calls on the international community to suspend extradition treaties with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR or Hong Kong) amid alleged intimidation…
#HongKongPolice to lower residency requirement for new recruits
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Mar31
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#HongKongPolice to lower residency requirement for new recruits
//The Hong Kong Police Force has announced that it will no longer require applicants for certain positions to have been living in the city for at least seven years, although they will still have to be permanent residents.
As per the city’s immigration regulations, Chinese citizens born in Hong Kong, people born outside the city to a parent that is both a Chinese citizen and Hong Kong permanent resident, and those born locally to a parent who has the right of abode before the child turns 21 can be permanent residents without living continuously in Hong Kong for at least seven years.
According to the response by the Secretary for Security Chris Tang, the police had 5,706 vacancies as of December 31, 2021, which was 8.5 per cent more than the 5,258 open positions in February last year.
The Force had targeted to hire 1,545 more officers between March 2021 and February 2022. At the end of last year, actual recruitment numbers stood at 542.//
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Mar31
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/03/31/hong-kong-police-to-lower-residency-requirement-for-new-recruits/
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//The Hong Kong Police Force has announced that it will no longer require applicants for certain positions to have been living in the city for at least seven years, although they will still have to be permanent residents.
As per the city’s immigration regulations, Chinese citizens born in Hong Kong, people born outside the city to a parent that is both a Chinese citizen and Hong Kong permanent resident, and those born locally to a parent who has the right of abode before the child turns 21 can be permanent residents without living continuously in Hong Kong for at least seven years.
According to the response by the Secretary for Security Chris Tang, the police had 5,706 vacancies as of December 31, 2021, which was 8.5 per cent more than the 5,258 open positions in February last year.
The Force had targeted to hire 1,545 more officers between March 2021 and February 2022. At the end of last year, actual recruitment numbers stood at 542.//
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Mar31
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/03/31/hong-kong-police-to-lower-residency-requirement-for-new-recruits/
#Recruitment
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Hong Kong police to lower residency requirement for new recruits
The Hong Kong Police Force has announced that it will no longer require applicants for certain positions to have been living in the city for at least seven years, although they will still have to b…
Hong Kong Police Participation Sparks Protests at World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg
Source: Chaser News; #Aug06
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Source: Chaser News; #Aug06
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Hong Kong Police Participation Sparks Protests at World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg
The World Police and Fire Games recently concluded in Winnipeg, Canada, with a closing ceremony on August 6th. The event drew attention due to the participation of the Hong Kong Police Force. A local organization "Winnipeg Hong Kong Concern" led a protest outside the venue, joined by around 30 Hong Kong residents.
During the protest, the group chanted slogans in English, calling the Hong Kong police "killers" in reference to their actions during the 2019 #AntiELAB protests, and demanding their return to China.
Some officers from the Hong Kong police delegation filmed and recorded the protesters with their cameras, even challenging them to confront them directly. "Bring it on", some officers shouted at the protesters.
Local authorities, including the Winnipeg police, were present to maintain order at the site. They advised the protesters to disperse peacefully for safety reasons. Despite this, the advocacy group expressed their determination to continue protesting and closely monitor the Hong Kong Police, emphasizing that they will observe them until their departure from the airport.
Bryan, a member of the Winnipeg Hong Kong Concern group, spoke to Radio Free Asia, expressing concerns about whether the Hong Kong Police would leave Canada promptly after the Games. He also called into question whether the Hong Kong officers' photographing of the protesters were aimed at gathering information about Hong Kong residents in Canada.
The advocacy group issued a separate statement following the protest, urging Canadian authorities to investigate the decision made by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding the participation of the Hong Kong police in the 2023 World Police and Fire Games.
Source: Chaser News; #Aug06
#WPFG #Winnipeg #Canada #HongKongPolice
The World Police and Fire Games recently concluded in Winnipeg, Canada, with a closing ceremony on August 6th. The event drew attention due to the participation of the Hong Kong Police Force. A local organization "Winnipeg Hong Kong Concern" led a protest outside the venue, joined by around 30 Hong Kong residents.
During the protest, the group chanted slogans in English, calling the Hong Kong police "killers" in reference to their actions during the 2019 #AntiELAB protests, and demanding their return to China.
Some officers from the Hong Kong police delegation filmed and recorded the protesters with their cameras, even challenging them to confront them directly. "Bring it on", some officers shouted at the protesters.
Local authorities, including the Winnipeg police, were present to maintain order at the site. They advised the protesters to disperse peacefully for safety reasons. Despite this, the advocacy group expressed their determination to continue protesting and closely monitor the Hong Kong Police, emphasizing that they will observe them until their departure from the airport.
Bryan, a member of the Winnipeg Hong Kong Concern group, spoke to Radio Free Asia, expressing concerns about whether the Hong Kong Police would leave Canada promptly after the Games. He also called into question whether the Hong Kong officers' photographing of the protesters were aimed at gathering information about Hong Kong residents in Canada.
The advocacy group issued a separate statement following the protest, urging Canadian authorities to investigate the decision made by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding the participation of the Hong Kong police in the 2023 World Police and Fire Games.
Source: Chaser News; #Aug06
#WPFG #Winnipeg #Canada #HongKongPolice