Hong Kong passes Article 23 in ‘symbolic death blow’ to freedom

Lord Patten called the law ‘another large nail in the coffin of human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong and a further disgraceful breach of the Joint Declaration.’

HONG KONG (PerMariam) –– In an expected development, Hong Kong legislators passed the controversial Article 23, which expands on the draconian National Security Law already in place, and which is widely expected to lead to fresh curtailment of freedoms.

On March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, Article 23 was unanimously passed in the Legislative Council Cha…