We are Hong Kong lawyers based overseas, watching the human rights situation and rule of law in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Rule of Law Update
Our bimonthly newsletter aims to provide analysis of legal developments in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong’s Article 23 Proposal: A Response from Overseas Hong Kong Lawyers
Our full submissions to the Hong Kong government’s Article 23 proposal with the kind assistance of Prof Johannes Chan SC
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Article 23 changes in procedure seek to terrorize
Some of us are Hong Kong who were in NSL defence. Somehow, we find the procedural changes proposed under Article 23 more terrifying than the new proposed offences.
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Working Group of UN Human Rights Council expresses concern over the arbitrary detention of Chow Hang-tung
The UN Working Group of Arbitrary Detention established under the UN Human Rights Council issued an opinion on 1 May 2023 stating that Chow Hang-tung’s arrest, charges, and trial amounted to arbitrary deprivation of her liberty.