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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2700(RSP))

On the new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John

B-9-2024-0241

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Pedro Marques, Isabel Santos, René Repasi, Raphaël Glucksmann

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Parliament condemns the adoption of the Article 23 Law in Hong Kong, which restricts freedoms and has extra-territorial and retroactive application. It demands the repeal of both national security laws and the release of detained activists. It urges Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to respect the 'one country, two systems' principle and international commitments, and calls for EU sanctions against officials and measures against transnational repression.

Key points

  1. Condemns the adoption of the Article 23 Law, which imposes severe restrictions on freedom of expression, media freedom and freedom of association.
  2. Demands the Hong Kong authorities urgently repeal both national security laws.
  3. Urges the Hong Kong Government to immediately and unconditionally release and drop all charges against Joseph John, Andy Li, Kok Tsz-Lun and any pro-democracy representatives and activists, including Jimmy Lai.
  4. Calls on authorities to stop impeding the work of activists and journalists in Hong Kong and the EU, such as Reporters without Borders.
  5. Urges Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to abide by the 'one country, two systems' principle, the Hong Kong basic law and their international commitments.
  6. Reiterates calls on the Council to introduce EU sanctions against John Lee and all Hong Kong and PRC officials responsible for the crackdown on freedoms.
  7. Urges the European Commission and member states to raise and condemn the National Security laws in every engagement with Hong Kong and PRC officials.
  8. Condemns transnational repression by Chinese authorities against Hong Kong diaspora communities in the EU, including through overseas police stations.
  9. Reiterates calls to EU member states to suspend extradition treaties with the PRC and Hong Kong, repeal security cooperation agreements, and introduce lifeboat schemes for at-risk activists and journalists.

Who is affected

  • Hong Kong and Chinese authorities, who are urged to repeal laws and release detainees.
  • EU institutions and member states, called on to impose sanctions and suspend agreements.
  • Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and journalists, including those in the EU, who would benefit from lifeboat schemes.

Figures and deadlines

  • Five years in jail, the sentence given to Joseph John.