The law criminalizes anti-government movements, and - is targeted at pro-democracy Posted: Jul 9th, 2020 - 7:00 am In Reply to: At UN Human Rights Council, 53 countries back China's draconian - Hong Kong crackdown
protesters.
The law punishes crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison.
It also establishes a national security committee in Hong Kong under Beijing’s control and allows for those accused of offenses to be sent to the mainland for trial. Those who are not permanent residents of Hong Kong may be charged under the national security law as well, according to Chinese state media.
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