Written question asked by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 January 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Hong Kong: Barristers
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to ban British barristers from being employed by the Hong Kong Department of Justice for the prosecution of Hong Kong residents for charges relating (1) to state security, and (2) to civil protest.
- Answer
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Anyone working on cases involving Hong Kong politicians and activists will want to assure themselves that the very highest legal standards, including fairness, are being upheld. The Government has been clear that the Hong Kong authorities must end their targeting of pro-democracy voices.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL12087
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Barristers Demonstrations Hong Kong National security Prosecutions
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- 2021-01-27 18:10:23 +0000
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