Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: November 2024
This briefing describes developments in Hong Kong in November 2024 focusing on the rapid deterioration of human rights in the city following the imposition of the National Security Law and the passage of Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
POLITICAL PRISONERS: ARRESTS, CHARGES & TRIALS
Hong Kong government issues sentences for Hong Kong 47, receives international condemnation
Jimmy Lai takes the stand as his national security trial resumes
Hong Konger charged for “sedition” under Article 23 legislation over social media posts
Hong Kong High Court orders retrial for two men charged of unlawful assembly during 2019 protests
Hong Kong man charged for insulting Chinese national anthem during World Cup qualifier
THE STATE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND POLICING
New Hong Kong Watch report exposes Hong Kong’s slide into authoritarianism, warning legal bodies and businesses worldwide
INTERPOL holds 92nd General Assembly in Glasgow, Hong Kong Watch and human rights organisations urge them to be wary of transnational repression
STATE SECURITY AND ECONOMY
New Hong Kong Watch report reveals transnational repression in Hong Kong's digital space
Thirteen Parliamentarians ask HSBC how its restructure will affect MPF claimants
Hong Kongers in Manchester urge Business and Trade Secretary to maintain pause of UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission
US Hong Kong groups publish joint statement urging finance executives to withdraw from Hong Kong Global Financial Summit
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation loses bid to continue managing Elizabeth Line in the UK
OTHER NEWS
Welsh Parliament debates Home Fee status for BNO Hong Konger students