Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: January 2024
This briefing describes developments in Hong Kong in January 2024 focusing on the rapid deterioration of human rights in the city following the introduction of the National Security Law.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
POLITICAL PRISONERS: ARRESTS, CHARGES & TRIALS
United Nations experts call for immediate release of Jimmy Lai ahead of Universal Periodic Review of China
British Parliamentarians raise Jimmy Lai’s case during debate on the future of human rights in Hong Kong
British citizens targeted in the case of Jimmy Lai
Hong Kong Watch Patrons urge UK Foreign Secretary to sanction John Lee in response to developments in Jimmy Lai’s trial
Hong Kong court overturns Chow Hang-tung’s acquittal for Tiananmen Square massacre vigil
Hong Kong national security police target families of overseas Hong Kong activists
Hong Kong man arrested for making allegedly seditious comments on online forum
Hong Kong man arrested for wearing allegedly seditious shirt with protest slogan
THE STATE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND POLICING
18 UN Member States make recommendations to China on Hong Kong’s human rights violations at UPR
UN publishes Advance Questions in preparation for UPR of China
UN publishes NGO submissions in advance of UPR of China
Hong Kong Chief Secretary says Article 23 will be completed in 2024
Hong Kong Justice Department deletes new online database of national security cases
STATE SECURITY AND ECONOMY
Hong Kong Watch releases statement on the Special Committee on Canada–People’s Republic of China report on the exposure of Canadian investment funds to human rights violations in the PRC
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Hong Kong Watch publishes briefing exposing the risks of Huawei and BYD in the EU
Hong Kong Watch calls for action as Hong Kong Secretary for Education arrives in the UK
Hong Kong Watch hosts seminar on election and voting with local Councillors in Wimbledon