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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-9-2024-0258

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Anna Fotyga, Charlie Weimers, Hermann Tertsch, Assita Kanko, Adam Bielan, Witold Jan Waszczykowski, Anna Zalewska, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Andżelika Anna Możdżanowska

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The resolution condemns the adoption of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) in Hong Kong, expressing concern over its broad provisions and increased penalties. It calls for the repeal of the NSL and SNSO, the release of political prisoners, and targeted sanctions against Hong Kong and PRC officials. It also condemns the alleged forced testimony of Andy Li and the sentencing of Joseph John, and calls for fair trials and the suspension of extradition treaties.

Key points

  1. Condemns Beijing's assault on Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms, particularly the adoption of the SNSO, and expresses concern over its sweeping provisions, extraterritorial reach, retroactive applicability, and increased penalties.
  2. Calls on the authorities to repeal the NSL and SNSO and restore Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms.
  3. Expresses deep concern over the alleged forced testimony by Andy Li and the charges against him, and calls for dropping politically motivated charges and granting fair trials.
  4. Calls for allowing diplomats and independent advocacy officers to observe trials and prison visits.
  5. Expresses deep concern about the sentencing of Joseph John and calls for the release of Joseph John, Jimmy Lai, and all other political prisoners in Hong Kong.
  6. Reiterates calls on the Council to introduce targeted sanctions under the EU global human rights sanctions regime against John Lee and other officials responsible for the crackdown.
  7. Condemns attempts by Chinese authorities to target Hong Kong diaspora communities in the EU and Beijing-critical Western politicians, and calls on EU member states to suspend extradition treaties with the PRC and Hong Kong.

Who is affected

  • Hong Kong authorities and Beijing: called to repeal laws and release prisoners.
  • EU Council: called to impose sanctions on Hong Kong and PRC officials.
  • EU member states: called to suspend extradition treaties with the PRC and Hong Kong.