Human Rights in Hong Kong

People in Hong Kong are facing an increased crackdown on their rights to freedom of expression. The UK government must act now to protect Hong Kongers in the UK.

But now, this precious right is under attack and deserves to be protected from people in power who fear change and don’t want to be held to account.

Repression and Censorship within and beyond borders

People in Hong Kong are facing an increased crackdown on their rights to freedom of expression. The UK government must act now to protect Hong Kongers in the UK.

Hong Kong: Passing of Article 23 law extends iron fist of China to Hongkongers anywhere in the world

With this draconian legislation, the Hong Kong government has delivered another crushing blow to human rights in the city.

Hong Kong: Overturning Chow Hang-tung acquittal for Tiananmen vigil ‘another blow’ to rule of law

Hong Kong activist and lawyer faces a potential life prison sentence

Hong Kong: Article 23 legislation takes repression to the ‘next level’

Activists could be prosecuted for interacting with foreign organisations

Hong Kong: Transgender activist in danger of being sent back to mainland China

Lai Ke was detained in a psychiatric centre throughout her sentence and denied access to vital medicines

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s ‘sham trial’ a further attack on press freedom

Repressive National Security Law is crushing Hong Kong’s freedoms

Hong Kong: Police issue ‘absurd’ cash bounties on overseas activists

Five exiled pro-democracy activists become latest targeted by large bounties

UK/Hong Kong: UK government ‘must publicly insist’ on Jimmy Lai’s immediate release

Tuesday 26 September marks Jimmy Lai’s 1,000th day in detention

Hong Kong: Same-sex marriage ruling ‘a moment of hope’ for LGBTI rights

Ruling does not go far enough to recognise same-sex marriage

UK: James Cleverly ‘must challenge’ Chinese government over ever-expanding repression

Foreign Secretary should make a public call for the release of businessman Jimmy Lai and others jailed in Hong Kong, and an end to harassment of exiles in UK

UK: Government must push China to scrap brutal Hong Kong National Security Law

30 June marks three years since the National Security Law was implemented

Hong Kong: Government bid to ban protest song signals continuing move against freedoms

‘Glory to Hong Kong’ became popular during 2019 mass demonstrations

UK: Hundreds of people join Tiananmen vigil outside Chinese Embassy

Protesters called for justice for Tiananmen victims

Hong Kong: Tiananmen anniversary arrests highlight deepening repression

‘Commemorating the Tiananmen crackdown is not a crime’ - Montse Ferrer

Hong Kong: Arrests for possessing children’s books a 'new low' for human rights

'These ludicrous sedition charges must be dropped. No one should be imprisoned only because they own children’s books' - Hana Young

Hong Kong: Women’s Day march first authorised protest since 2020 comes amid worsening crackdown

'Sunday’s demonstration should be allowed to take place without interference from the police – a right that has rarely been afforded peaceful protesters in Hong Kong in recent times' - Hana Young

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy 47 facing ‘obscenely unjust’ political trial must be released immediately

Mass trial is an attempt to extinguish all meaningful political participation in Hong Kong

UK/China: Chinese officials ‘must be held accountable’ for apparent attack on Hong Kong protester at Manchester consulate

Chinese officials ‘must be held accountable’ for apparent attack on Hong Kong protester at Manchester consulate

Hong Kong: Prominent DJ ‘Giggs’ given jail sentence for criticism of authorities

DJ and political commentator Edmund Wan sentenced to two years and eight months for ‘sedition’ and alleged money-laundering

Hong Kong: Tiananmen anniversary arrests 'an insult to the memory' of victims

Vigils held this week in 20 cities around the world including London, Edinburgh, San Francisco and Seoul

UK: Tiananmen square vigils to be held in London and Edinburgh

Amnesty events in cities around the world including San Francisco and Seoul

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