Global outrage erupts over China's ‘draconian‘ security law for Hong Kong
by Emma Graham-Harrison from on (#53V7N)
Top lawyers and politicians from 23 countries express grave concerns over assault' on city's rights and freedoms
Senior foreign policy lawmakers and senior politicians from 23 countries, among them the former Hong Kong governor, Chris Patten, have warned that a new Chinese security law for the city is a comprehensive assault" on its rights and freedoms and cannot be tolerated".
In a strongly worded statement, the 186 signatories said they had grave concerns" about the legislation and feared it would jeopardise the city's future.
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