On Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law
B-10-2024-0212
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Adam Bielan, Mariusz Kamiński, Alexandr Vondra, Veronika Vrecionová, Michał Dworczyk, Ondřej Krutílek, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Carlo Fidanza, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Assita Kanko, Ivaylo Valchev, Charlie Weimers, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alberico Gambino, Lara Magoni
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- Full procedure 2024/2950
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The resolution condemns the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai and the sentencing of 45 activists in Hong Kong under the national security law, and demands their release.¶¶ It denounces the deterioration of rule of law and human rights in Hong Kong, urging repeal of the NSL and SNSO, and calls for EU sanctions and monitoring.¶¶¶ It also condemns PRC targeting of diaspora, calls for suspension of extradition treaties, and review of HKETO status.¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the unjust imprisonment of Jimmy Lai and his ongoing ill-treatment, and the sentencing of pro-democracy activists in the 'Hong Kong 47' case.¶
- Demands the immediate and unconditional release of Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong 47, and all others detained for exercising freedoms, and dropping all charges.¶
- Denounces the degradation of rule of law, human rights, and freedom of speech in Hong Kong, urging repeal of the NSL and SNSO.¶
- Calls on the EEAS to closely monitor human rights abuses in Hong Kong and the PRC, and to follow Lai's trial.¶
- Urges the Council to adopt sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against Chief Executive John Lee and officials responsible for the crackdown.¶
- Condemns PRC attempts to target Hong Kong diaspora in the EU, calls on member states to suspend extradition treaties with Hong Kong and the PRC, and review HKETO status.¶
Who is affected
- Hong Kong authorities and PRC officials, including Chief Executive John Lee, face calls for sanctions and treaty suspension.¶¶
- Hong Kong diaspora in the EU are targeted by PRC transnational repression, prompting calls for protection.
- Jimmy Lai and the 45 convicted activists are directly affected by demands for release.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- Sentences of between 4 and 10 years were issued for 45 activists on 19 November 2024.¶