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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-9-2024-0254

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Miriam Lexmann, Michael Gahler, David Lega, Tomáš Zdechovský, Vladimír Bilčík, Vangelis Meimarakis, Michaela Šojdrová, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Peter Pollák

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This resolution urges the Hong Kong authorities to repeal the National Security Law and Article 23, and calls for the release of detained activists and journalists. It expresses concern over torture allegations and the extraterritorial application of the security laws, and calls for EU sanctions against Hong Kong and Chinese officials.

Key points

  1. Urges the Hong Kong authorities to repeal the National Security Law and Article 23 completely.
  2. Expresses deep concern for Andy Li, who was reportedly tortured in a Shenzhen prison from 2020 to 2021, including being subjected to restraint chairs.
  3. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Jimmy Lai, Andy Li, Joseph John, and all other pro-democracy representatives and activists, and for charges to be dropped.
  4. Calls on the authorities to stop impeding the work of all journalists.
  5. Calls on the Council to introduce targeted sanctions under the EU global human rights sanctions regime against Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and other officials responsible for the crackdown.
  6. Expresses concern about the extraterritorial application of the security laws, particularly in the case of Portuguese national Joseph John.

Who is affected

  • Hong Kong authorities and the government of Hong Kong, which are urged to repeal laws and release detainees.
  • Detained pro-democracy activists and journalists in Hong Kong, who would benefit from release and non-interference.
  • Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and other Hong Kong and PRC officials, who may face EU sanctions.