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The Basic Law -- The constitutional document of Hong Kong v Secession v Collusion with a foreign country
v Subversion or external elements to endanger
The Basic Law prescribes the systems to be practised in the v Organisation and perpetration of national security
HKSAR, to ensure the implementation of the basic policies of the terrorist activities
People's Republic of China regarding Hong Kong, and safeguards
the fundamental rights and freedoms of residents. The Hong Kong National Security Law has reverted the chaotic situation
in Hong Kong seen in the 10 months or so from June 2019. With people's
v Freedom of speech v Access to the courts lives returning to normal, our economy and people's livelihood can revive
v Freedom of movement v Prohibition of arbitrary or unlawful (except for the reasons of the epidemic).
v Equality before the law search of the body of any resident
Improve Electoral System
The Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Ordinance
2021 was published in the Gazette and came into effect on May 31, 2021.
Improving the electoral system can put in place institutional safeguards to
ensure a full application of “patriots administering Hong Kong”, thereby
getting Hong Kong back on the right track, ensuring the steadfast and
successful implementation of “One country, Two systems” as well as the
long-term prosperity and stability of the city.

Legislative Council (LegCo) #SECURE
The 90-seat LegCo is Hong Kong's v Enacting laws
law making body. Its main functions v Approving public expenditure
include: v Monitoring the work of the
Government

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding The Rule of Law --
National Security in the HKSAR (the Hong Kong"National Hong Kong's core value
Security Law") Judicial independence underpins
the rule of law. Judges enjoy
The Hong Kong National “One Country, Two Systems” get security of tenure and the Court
Security Law is a historical step back on track, and represents an of Final Appeal may also call
to improve the system for essential and timely decision for on esteemed judges from other
Hong Kong to safeguard our restoring stability in Hong Kong. common law jurisdictions to hear
country's sovereignty, unity, The enactment of the Law aims final appeals. #
territorial integrity, and security to prevent, suppress and impose
and development interests. It punishment for the following offences
sets out a clear direction to help endangering national security: # There are 14 overseas non-permanent judges as
at July 1, 2021.
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