>>9810062

https://twitter.com/aliceysu/status/1278173544346578944

New HK national security law is applicable to you! Yes, you, wherever you are, whether you’ve got a connection to HK or not. “It is asserting extraterritorial jurisdiction over every person on the planet.”

https://thechinacollection.org/hong-kongs-national-security-law-first-look/

Article 19 has to do with budgetary matters. Those familiar with the details of Hong Kong government operations can explain what it’s there for. My guess is that it is designed to prevent the Legislative Council, should it ever have the power and inclination to do so, from crippling the various national security bodies through withholding funds. But that’s just a guess.

The Law then gets to substantive crimes. As I mentioned, I don’t think there’s a lot to be said about these, because the general idea is clear: don’t do anything that will annoy the Chinese Party-state. The details are not that important, and most of the offenses will be familiar to those who are familiar with Chinese criminal law.

The Law’s provisions on its scope have drawn a lot of attention. Article 38 states, “This Law shall apply to offences under this Law committed against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from outside the Region by a person who is not a permanent resident of the Region.” I know of no reason not to think it means what it appears to say:

it is asserting extraterritorial jurisdiction over every person on the planet

>>9810073

agreed.

. First, Article 57 states that with respect to measures undertaken according to law (this is not a meaningful qualifier) by the Office, relevant organs, organizations, and individuals must obey. Whatever the Office says, you must do. Second (and here I’m basically reposting the content of a previous blog post), here’s Article 60. Look closely:

The acts performed in the course of duty by the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and its staff in accordance with this Law shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

In the course of performing duty, a holder of an identification document or a document of certification issued by the Office and the articles including vehicles used by the holder shall not be subject to inspection, search or detention by law enforcement officers of the Region.

In other words, they are untouchable under Hong Kong law. This is real Gestapo-level stuff. And here’s the kicker: it would seem they are untouchable under mainland law as well. Suppose one such officer commits a deliberate homicide “in the course of duty”. Not liable under Hong Kong law. Well, what about the Criminal Law of the PRC? Unfortunately, the only PRC laws applicable in Hong Kong are those listed in Annex III to the Basic Law, and the Criminal Law is not listed there.

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>>9810095 (me)

meant to connect them

>>9810217

>severe gastritis

that is probably the e coli outbreaks of the last couple weeks arriving in LA

>>9810208

>https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2020/06/28/on-behalf-of-environmentalists-i-apologize-for-the-climate-scare/

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>GENEVA - Speaking at the 44th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday (June 30), Cuba, on behalf of 52 countries, welcomed the adoption of the law on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by China's top legislature.

The number of countries, which signed the joint statement Cuba read at the session, is expected to rise.

>"In any country, the legislative power on national security issues rests with State, which in essence is not a human rights issue and therefore not subject to discussion at the Human Rights Council," reads the statement.

>"We believe that every country has the right to safeguard its national security through legislation, and commend relevant steps taken for this purpose."

>"In this context, we welcome the adoption of the decision by China's legislature to establish and improve a legal framework and enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for the purpose of safeguarding national security, as well as China's reaffirmation of adherence to 'one country, two systems' guideline," the statement reads.

>"We are convinced that this move is conducive to ensure 'one country, two systems' is steady and enduring, and that Hong Kong enjoys long term prosperity and stability. The legitimate rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents can also be better exercised in a safe environment," the statement reads.

>"We reiterate that Hong Kong is an inseparable part of China, that Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs that brook no interference by foreign forces. We urge relevant sides to stop interfering in China's internal affairs by using Hong Kong related issues," the statement reads.

cops seizing chaz this morning!

>>9810565

alternate view of chaz drama