Press release

Hong Kong National Security Law arrest warrants: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Today (14 December 2023) the Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants under the National Security Law for 5 people living outside Hong Kong, including some who reside in the UK.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Foreign Secretary David Cameron said:

The Hong Kong police have again targeted individuals for exercising their right to freedom of expression. 

I have instructed officials in Hong Kong, Beijing and London to raise this issue as a matter of urgency with the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities.

We will not tolerate any attempt by any foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK. This is a threat to our democracy and fundamental human rights.

We call on Beijing to repeal the National Security Law and end its persecution of political activists.

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Published 14 December 2023