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Hong Kong: Arrests over China anthem protest at World Cup qualifier condemnedThree arrested after police reportedly filmed spectators’ behaviour as China’s national anthem was played during Hong Kong v Iran football match in the Hong Kong Stadium
07 Jun 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Opposition figures convicted in ‘ruthless purge’All 47 democracy advocates must be released immediately
30 May 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Arrests under new security law a 'shameful attempt' at suppressing peaceful commemoration of Tiananmen crackdownNational security police announced the arrests of six people for allegedly violating Article 23 - the first known detentions under this law
28 May 2024 Press release -
UK: Theatre stages Tiananmen Square play as ‘powerful reminder’ of brutal crackdownThe play tells the story of an elderly couple whose son was killed on 4 June 1989 in Tiananmen Square and their dying wish to hold a proper ritual for him in the same place where he was murdered by the state.
28 May 2024 Press release -
London to Remember June Fourth 34 Years On19 Apr 2024 Blog post
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Hong Kong: Passing of Article 23 law extends iron fist of China to Hongkongers anywhere in the worldWith this draconian legislation, the Hong Kong government has delivered another crushing blow to human rights in the city.
19 Mar 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Article 23 legislation takes repression to the ‘next level’Activists could be prosecuted for interacting with foreign organisations
08 Mar 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Transgender activist in danger of being sent back to mainland ChinaLai Ke was detained in a psychiatric centre throughout her sentence and denied access to vital medicines
01 Mar 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Overturning Chow Hang-tung acquittal for Tiananmen vigil ‘another blow’ to rule of lawHong Kong activist and lawyer faces a potential life prison sentence
25 Jan 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s ‘sham trial’ a further attack on press freedomRepressive National Security Law is crushing Hong Kong’s freedoms
15 Dec 2023 Press release -
Hong Kong: Police issue ‘absurd’ cash bounties on overseas activistsFive exiled pro-democracy activists become latest targeted by large bounties
14 Dec 2023 Press release -
London March For Human Rights at UDHR 7508 Dec 2023 Blog post
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UK/Hong Kong: UK government ‘must publicly insist’ on Jimmy Lai’s immediate releaseTuesday 26 September marks Jimmy Lai’s 1,000th day in detention
25 Sep 2023 Press release -
Hong Kong: Same-sex marriage ruling ‘a moment of hope’ for LGBTI rightsRuling does not go far enough to recognise same-sex marriage
05 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: James Cleverly ‘must challenge’ Chinese government over ever-expanding repressionForeign 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
29 Aug 2023 Press release -
UK: Government must push China to scrap brutal Hong Kong National Security Law30 June marks three years since the National Security Law was implemented
29 Jun 2023 Press release -
Hong Kong: Government bid to ban protest song signals continuing move against freedoms‘Glory to Hong Kong’ became popular during 2019 mass demonstrations
06 Jun 2023 Press release -
UK: Hundreds of people join Tiananmen vigil outside Chinese EmbassyProtesters called for justice for Tiananmen victims
05 Jun 2023 Press release -
Hong Kong: Tiananmen anniversary arrests highlight deepening repression‘Commemorating the Tiananmen crackdown is not a crime’ - Montse Ferrer
04 Jun 2023 Press release -
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
17 Mar 2023 Press release
