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Politique·24/06/2026Résumé IA

Hong Kong Officials Discuss National Security and Legal System Ahead of Anniversary

Hong Kong officials discuss achievements and future plans, focusing on national security and legal system improvements. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam emphasizes continuous work on subsidiary laws for clarity and certainty, stating appeals do not involve new evidence and classification as national security should not affect appeal prospects. New legislation clarifies national security offenses and vests certification power in the chief executive.

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Hong Kong Officials Discuss National Security Law and Legal System Ahead of Anniversary

As Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to China, officials discuss national security law achievements. Justice Secretary Paul Lam emphasizes continuous legal system improvement and clarifies appeal processes, stating national security classification won't hinder appeals. New legislation clarifies offenses and vests certification power in the chief executive.

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Hong Kong Officials Discuss National Security and Legal System Improvements

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Hong Kong Officials Discuss National Security and Legal System Improvements

Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam Ting-kwok, discussed ongoing efforts to enhance the city's legal system, particularly concerning national security. He clarified that appeals in national security cases are not retrials and do not involve new evidence, aiming to provide clarity and certainty through subsidiary laws.

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Hong Kong Proposes Amendments to Clarify National Security Cases

Hong Kong's government has proposed subsidiary legislation to clarify what constitutes national security cases, introducing a certification mechanism by the Chief Executive to classify such cases, affecting trial procedures.

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