On the new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John
B-9-2024-0257
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Izaskun Bilbao Barandica, Fabio Massimo Castaldo, Olivier Chastel, Bernard Guetta, Svenja Hahn, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Dragoş Pîslaru, Frédérique Ries, Ramona Strugariu, Dragoş Tudorache, Hilde Vautmans, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne
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A resolution condemning Hong Kong's new security law and urging its repeal, the release of detained activists, and EU action including sanctions and suspension of extradition treaties.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the adoption of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and urges the Hong Kong government to repeal national security laws, halt assaults on civil liberties, and release all arbitrarily detained.¶
- Expresses concern for Joseph John and Andy Li, calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Andy Li, Joseph John, Jimmy Lai and all other pro-democracy activists.¶
- Calls on the Council to introduce targeted sanctions under the EU global human rights sanctions regime against Hong Kong and PRC officials responsible for the crackdown, including Chief Executive John Lee.¶
- Expresses concern about the extra-territorial application of the National Security Law and calls on EU member states to protect overseas Hong Kong activists, including by introducing lifeboat schemes.¶
- Urges EU member states to suspend extradition treaties with the PRC and Hong Kong.¶
- Calls on the EEAS to support the EU Office to Hong Kong in trial observation, monitoring human rights, establishing a human rights focal point, reporting on trials, and requesting prison visits.¶
Who is affected
- Hong Kong government and authorities, who are urged to repeal laws and release detainees.¶
- Hong Kong and PRC officials, potentially subject to EU sanctions.¶
- EU member states, called on to protect activists and suspend extradition treaties.¶¶
- EEAS and EU Office to Hong Kong, tasked with monitoring and reporting.¶
Figures and deadlines
- Up to seven years in prison for funding absconders.¶