Deterioration of Fundamental Freedoms in Hong Kong and the Case of Jimmy Lai

by name voted on 15.06.2023

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the release of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and demands the repeal of Hong Kong's National Security Law. It also urges targeted sanctions against officials responsible for human rights violations.

9 15.06.2023

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justice

human rights

public administration

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament expresses grave concern over the arrest and detention of pro-democracy leaders, specifically highlighting the case of Jimmy Lai.
There is a significant decline in media freedom and judicial independence due to new legal restrictions on lawyers and journalists.
The Parliament calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners and the repeal of the National Security Law.
A demand is made for the EU to implement targeted sanctions against officials responsible for human rights crackdowns in Hong Kong.

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Speeches

12 Speeches in total

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Miriam LEXMANN

PPE

1:41 min

19.3. Deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai

Ewa KOPACZ

PPE

0:22 min

19.3. Deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Laibuti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai Deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai

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