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Hong Kong’s new security law: ‘It’s draconian’ - BBC Newsnight
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4:36Now PlayingChina has passed a wideranging new security law for Hong Kong which makes it easier to punish protesters and reduces the city's autonomy. Critics have called it "the end of Hong Kong" so what do we know? Subscribe to our channel here
People in Hong Kong could face life in jail for breaking a controversial and sweeping new security law imposed by China.
The legislation came into force at 2300 local time on 30 June 2020, but the full text was only revealed hours afterwards.
It was brought in by Beijing following increasing unrest and a widening pro-democracy movement.
Critics say the new law effectively curtails protest and undermines Hong Kong's freedoms.
The territory was handed back to China from British control in 1997, but under a unique agreement supposed to protect certain freedoms that people in mainland China do not enjoy - including freedom of speech.
Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, defended the law, saying it filled a "gaping hole" in national security.
Details have been closely guarded and the Beijing-backed politician admitted she had not seen the draft before commenting.
International Editor Gabriel Gatehouse reports.
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