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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024. It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Hong Kong: National Security

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the recent arrest of three men charged with aiding the Hong Kong Intelligence Service.

Answer

On Monday 13 May, three people were charged with offences under the National Security Act as part of an investigation led by officers from the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command. The foreign intelligence service to which the charges relate is that of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As the investigation remains ongoing, we will not comment further in relation to this case.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27285
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Hong Kong National security Espionage
Link
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