Subsidiary legislation which introduces classification mechanism for ‘other offences endangering national security’ is gazetted on Tuesday.

Proposed rules will allow chief executive to certify cases involving national security, with changes set to take effect upon gazettal.

HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong government on Monday proposed legislation that would allow the city’s leader to designate certain criminal acts as national security offenses,…

The move does not involve expanded powers but provides greater certainty in implementation of the law. It will not affect those who are law-abiding.

Critics say move will undermine rule of law and enable weaponisation of crimes like commercial fraud and money laundering

Responding to the Hong Kong government gazetting legislation that makes clear the city’s Chief Executive can designate certain criminal cases as national security cases, Joey Siu,…

Subsidiary legislation which introduces classification mechanism for ‘other offences endangering national security’ is gazetted on Tuesday.

Legislative Council subcommittee completes scrutiny of the Safeguarding National Security (Procedural Matters) Regulation.