Secretary for Security considers prohibiting operation of "Hong Kong Parliament" and "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union" in Hong Kong
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A spokesman for the Security Bureau said, "Pursuant to section 60(1) of the SNSO, if the Secretary for Security reasonably believes that it is necessary for safeguarding national security to prohibit the operation or continued operation of an organization specified in subsection (3) of that section in the HKSAR, the Secretary for Security may, by order published in the Gazette, prohibit the operation or continued operation of the organization. Having carefully considered all relevant information, the Secretary for Security takes the preliminary view that there are reasonable grounds to believe that it would be necessary for safeguarding national security to prohibit the operation or continued operation of these two organizations in the HKSAR and, as such, allows the two organizations to make representations, in accordance with section 60(4) of the SNSO, before making a final decision.
"The two organizations in question aim to subvert state power. Their objectives include promoting 'self-determination', making the 'Hong Kong Constitution', and overthrowing or undermining the basic system of the People's Republic of China established by the Constitution of the People's Republic of China or overthrowing the body of central power of the People's Republic of China or the body of power of the HKSAR.
"If the Secretary for Security finally decides to make orders to prohibit the operation or continued operation of the 'Hong Kong Parliament' and the 'Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union' in the HKSAR, the two organizations will become 'prohibited organizations'. Any person who engages in acts specified in sections 62 to 65 of the SNSO commits an offence, including acting as an officer-bearer or a member of a prohibited organization; participating in any activity or meeting of a prohibited organization; inciting any other person to become a member of a prohibited organization; and giving aid of any kind to or procuring any subscription or aid for a prohibited organization, and is liable upon conviction to a fine of HK$1,000,000 and imprisonment for 14 years.
"Endangering national security is a very serious offence. Such acts or activities may lead to extremely grave consequences. The Government of the HKSAR will, as always, resolutely, fully, and faithfully implement the Hong Kong National Security Law, the SNSO, and other relevant laws of the HKSAR for safeguarding national security to effectively prevent, suppress, and impose punishment for acts and activities endangering national security in accordance with the law, and prohibit the operation of organizations that engage in activities endangering national security in the HKSAR."
Ends/Monday, November 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:18
Issued at HKT 18:18
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