BREAKING: Hong Kong security law revealed – violators may face life imprisonment
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Acts of secession, subversion, terrorism or collusion with foreign forces will carry a minimum of 10 years and maximum of life in prison for serious cases.
Arson & vandalising public transport with an intent to intimidate the local or national gov't for political purposes will constitute acts of terror, according to the new law. hongkongfp.com/2020/06/30/bre…
Beijing is to set up an office for safeguarding national security in #HongKong, with personnel dispatched from relevant Chinese security agencies. hongkongfp.com/2020/06/30/bre…
The law states that #HongKong will have no jurisdiction over the new offices in Hong Kong, nor can it oversee the behaviour, search or inspect law enforcement personnel.
It states that #HongKong shall have jurisdiction to prosecute national security offences, except where it has "realistic difficulties" due to the involvement of foreign forces; or the situation's seriousness; or in cases where the country is faced with grave realistic threats.
The new law says that members of the press and the public may be barred from hearing part of - or the entirety of - cases involving classified information of the state.
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A police statement on Tue eve said: "In response to the various criminal acts that endanger national security, the Hong Kong Police Force will conduct arrests and take other law enforcement actions in accordance with the National Security Law and the Laws of Hong Kong..."
