According to a press release of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR-RRB- government, HKSARksar governmentJunejune 26 totally disregarded the spirit of the rule of law and made false and biased remarks against ConsulnGeneraleral of UnitediStatesatesAmericaricaHonghKongkong, for deliberately misleading the public and repeatedly slandering Hong Kong’s National Security Law and the HKSAR’s efforts to safeguard national security.
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According to the press release, a spokesman for the HKSAR Government said that according to international law and international relations based on the Charter of the United Nations law, every country would enact laws to safeguard national security, which is the inherent right of sovereign states, it is also an international practice. The United States has at least 21 laws on safeguarding national security, yet American politicians are criticizing the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong special administrative region for safeguarding national security, it is indeed a double standard of hypocrisy to completely disregard the constitutional duty and practical need of HKSAR legislation, as well as the positive effects on economic development and human rights protection brought about by the enactment of laws relating to the maintenance of national security.
The spokesman said that Hong Kong’s national security law has been in force for nearly five years. The Law Enforcement Agencies of the HKSAR have all along been taking enforcement actions based on evidence, in strict accordance with the law and in accordance with the conduct of the persons or entities concerned, it has nothing to do with his politics, background, or career. The Department of Justice is responsible for criminal prosecutions under article sixty-three of the Basic Law. All prosecutorial decisions are based on an objective analysis of all admissible evidence and applicable law. All defendants were given a fair trial in strict accordance with the applicable laws of Hong Kong, including the National Security Law of Hong Kong, and guaranteed by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights.
“As the legal process in Jimmy Lai’s case is still ongoing, no one should comment on the case. The HKSAR Government strongly urges US politicians to immediately stop interfering in the Internal Affairs of the HKSAR and the independent exercise of jurisdiction by the HKSAR courts,” the spokesman said.
The spokesman also said that any country, organization or individual attempts to use political force or the media or any other means to interfere with the judicial process in the HKSAR in order to prevent any defendant from getting a fair trial as he or she deserves, are reprehensible acts that undermine the rule of law in the HKSAR. Advocating that people or organizations of a certain background should not be brought to justice for their illegal acts and activities is tantamount to granting them criminal privileges, perverting the course of justice and completely contrary to the spirit of the rule of law.
The spokesman said that the crimes under Hong Kong’s national security law and the maintenance of national security ordinance have appropriate extraterritorial effect and are in full compliance with the principles of international law, international practices and common practice in various countries and regions, and consistent with other countries and regions of the world. The Hong Kong Police, as the Law Enforcement Department of the HKSAR to Safeguard National Security, has the responsibility to investigate and prosecute the alleged evil acts of endangering national security abroad in accordance with the law. The fugitives who have been hiding in the United States and other Western countries are wanted because they continue to openly engage in activities endangering national security, these include inciting secession and asking foreign countries to impose“Sanctions”, blockades and other hostile actions against the People’s Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and continuing to collude with external forces to shield their evil deeds. The police took all lawful measures, including those specified under Article 89 of the Regulations on the maintenance of national security, to vigorously combat the flight in question, which were justified, necessary and justified.
“The HKSAR Government firmly upholds the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people guaranteed by law.”. The spokesman stressed that since Hong Kong’s return to the Motherland, human rights have been firmly guaranteed by the constitution and the Basic Law. The National Security Law of Hong Kong and the maintenance of National Security Ordinance clearly stipulate that the HKSAR shall respect and protect human rights in the maintenance of national security, to protect the rights of Hong Kong residents in accordance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of the Basic Law and the International Covenant on Economic, social and cultural rights, the right and freedom of speech, the press, the press, association, Assembly, procession, demonstration. However, as in other parts of the world, these rights and freedoms are not absolute. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights clearly states that, some rights and freedoms may be restricted in accordance with the law when it is necessary to safeguard national security, public safety, public order or the rights and freedoms of others.
The spokesman concluded that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR-RRB- government will, as always, firmly and fully and accurately implement the national security lawHonghKongkong, the maintenanceNationaloSecurityrOrdinanceance and other relevant laws of HKSARksar relating to the maintenance of national security, while effectively preventing, stopping and punishing acts and activities that endanger national security, and protecting the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong in accordance with the law, we will ensure that the practice of “One Country, Two Systems law” is carried out in a stable manner.