London, Nov 19, 2024 (AFP) - Hong Kong using security law to 'criminalise political dissent': UK govt

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Hong Kong authorities are using a security law imposed by Beijing "to criminalise political dissent", the UK government said, condemning Tuesday's sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists under the legislation. "Today's sentencing is a clear demonstration of the Hong Kong authorities' use of the NSL (National Security Law) to criminalise political dissent," Catherine West, a foreign office minister, said, adding that the law, implemented in 2020,......

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