Can Hong Kong Ensure Fair Trials Under the Shadow of the National Security Law?

Author: Leyla Muradova

Country: Azerbaijan

Source: Hong Kong Published on August 7, 2017 SONY, ILCE-6000

Summary

The text examines the effects of the first trial under Hong Kong's National Security Law (NSL) on general human rights issues and the right to a fair trial. Due process rights, government attempts to restrict these rights, and the expansion of police authority under the NSL are all raised as concerns. These developments raise concerns about the government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and the integrity of Hong Kong's reputable legal system. Given that the goal of the law is to repress political opponents, the outcomes of NSL trials will be closely watched because they have important political implications. The international community is still unsure of what will happen to Hong Kong's legal system and its adherence to the rule of law as the NSL's anniversary draws near.

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