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1131492

registered interest
date	11/06/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) recent protests in Hong Kong, and (2) the impact of plans to allow extradition to China on the judicial independence of Hong Kong.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL16286
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2019 answer text <p>The significant protests in Hong Kong show the strength of feeling among the people of Hong Kong. We are pleased to see that, in the most part, the people of Hong Kong have peacefully exercised their rights to freedom of speech and assembly, as guaranteed in the Sino-British Joint Declaration. However all allegations of inappropriate use of force by the Hong Kong police should be fully investigated by the Hong Kong SAR Government.</p><p>We welcome the Chief Executive's statement that she would not proceed with the second reading of the bill, if the fears and anxieties of the people of Hong Kong were not addressed. It is vital that Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy and the rights and freedoms set down in the Joint Declaration are respected in full.</p><p>The most recent 6 monthly report on Hong Kong published on 27 March, made clear our view that judicial independence in Hong Kong remains robust. The proposals themselves have no direct impact on judicial independence. However we are concerned that the proposals could risk leaving the extradition process open to political interference, and could, in future, undermine Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy and the rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Joint Declaration.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 24/06/2019 11:40:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1130978

registered interest
date	10/06/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	262375
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>British diplomats meet people representing the full spectrum of peaceful political views in Hong Kong, in line with normal diplomatic practice.</p><p>Hong Kong citizens are guaranteed the right to freedom of assembly and demonstration under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law. Hong Kong's success and stability depend on its high degree of autonomy and respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 17/06/2019 15:11:11 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1130993

registered interest
date	10/06/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Government of People's Republic of China on the suppression of political activists in Hong Kong.
tabling member constituency	South Antrim
tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
uin	262441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>We speak to the Chinese Government at all levels on a range of issues concerning Hong Kong. The British Consul General to Hong Kong discussed political developments in Hong Kong with the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing in April 2019. We also raise Hong Kong in the course of regular dialogue with China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</p><p>We have raised a number of issues relating to the proposals with the Hong Kong Government at senior levels and Chinese officials in Beijing. These include potential implications for our bilateral extradition treaty, as well as the potential consequences for the UK business community and for UK citizens living in or travelling through Hong Kong. We will continue to seek clarity from the authorities on these points.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, issued a Joint Statement on 30 May 2019,which noted concern for the potential effect of the proposals on the large number of UK and Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, on business confidence and on Hong Kong's international reputation. They made clear that any extradition arrangements in Hong Kong should be in line with 'One Country, Two Systems' and fully respect Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy. They also urged the Hong Kong Government to engage meaningfully with Hong Kong's broad range of local and international stakeholders in order to ensure their concerns are fully considered.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 17/06/2019 15:15:25 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

1104968

registered interest
date	25/03/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what definition the Government has of the high degree of autonomy that Hong Kong is supposed to exercise under the terms of Article 2 of the Basic Law that came into effect in 1997; and what assessment he has made of whether Hong Kong enjoys that high degree of autonomy.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	236475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>​The Sino-British Joint Declaration describes Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, and its executive, legislative and independent judicial powers.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary publishes a comprehensive assessment of the situation in Hong Kong every six months. The most recent report, covering the period July – December 2018, was laid before Parliament on 27 March.</p><p>Hong Kong's success is underpinned by its high degree of autonomy, independent judiciary and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Joint Declaration. However recent events have demonstrated increasing pressure on this high degree of autonomy and Hong Kong's rights and freedoms. It remains the British Government's view that, for Hong Kong's future success, it is essential that Hong Kong enjoys, and is seen to enjoy, the full measure of its high degree of autonomy and rule of law as set out in the Joint Declaration and enshrined in the Basic Law, in keeping with the commitment to 'One Country, Two Systems'.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field grouped question UIN 236476 question first answered 01/04/2019 13:45:13 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1023230

registered interest
date	11/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his Chinese counterpart on the banning of the Hong Kong National Party; and what assessment he has made on whether the decision to ban that party complies with the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	201171
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>We note with concern by the decision of the Hong Kong SAR Government to prohibit the Hong Kong National Party. This is the first time a party has been banned under the Societies Ordinance since the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997.</p><p>Under the doctrine of 'One Country, Two Systems' the UK does not support Hong Kong independence, but Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and its rights and freedoms are central to its way of life, and it is important they are fully respected.</p><p>I visited Hong Kong in November and made clear that recent events, including the banning of the Hong Kong National Party, are putting Hong Kong’s rights and freedoms under increasing pressure. He noted the UK’s continued commitment to the Joint Declaration, and to the faithful implementation of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ agreement, which guarantees rights and freedoms for Hong Kong’s people.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 19/12/2018 16:45:55 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

982858

registered interest
date	08/10/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions has he had with Hong Kong authorities on the formal outlawing of the Hong Kong National Party.
tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
tabling member printed	Helen Goodman
uin	176041
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government issued the following statement on 24 September 2018 following the announcement by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to ban the Hong Kong National Party (HKNP):</p><p><em>“We are concerned by the decision of the Hong Kong SAR Government to prohibit the HKNP. This is the first time a party has been banned under the Societies Ordinance since the handover.</em></p><p><em>The UK does not support Hong Kong independence, but Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and its rights and freedoms are central to its way of life, and it is important they are fully respected.”</em></p><p>We have discussed this issue with the Hong Kong authorities.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/10/2018 14:34:13 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1484 label Biography information for Helen Goodman

982927

registered interest
date	08/10/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of the Hong Kong government's decision to ban the Hong Kong National Party with the Sino-British Joint Declaration; and what representations he has made to the government of Hong Kong on that matter.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	176314
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government issued the following statement on 24 September 2018 following the announcement by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to ban the Hong Kong National Party (HKNP):</p><p><em>“We are concerned by the decision of the Hong Kong SAR Government to prohibit the HKNP. This is the first time a party has been banned under the Societies Ordinance since the handover.</em></p><p><em>The UK does not support Hong Kong independence, but Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and its rights and freedoms are central to its way of life, and it is important they are fully respected.”</em></p><p>We have discussed this issue with the Hong Kong authorities.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/10/2018 14:28:58 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

944008

registered interest
date	18/07/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government on their plans to prohibit the continued operation of the Hong Kong National Party.
tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
tabling member printed	Helen Goodman
uin	165501
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>The Government issued the following statement regarding the Hong Kong Special Autonomous Region Government’s plan to ban the Hong Kong National Party on 17 July:</p><p><em>“We note with concern the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government plans to prohibit the continued operation of the Hong Kong National Party. The rights to stand for election, of free speech and of freedom of association are enshrined in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights. </em></p><p> </p><p><em>The UK does not support Hong Kong independence, but Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, and its rights and freedoms, are central to its way of life, and it is important they are fully respected.”</em></p><p> </p><p>We have discussed this issue with the Hong Kong authorities.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/07/2018 12:24:46 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1484 label Biography information for Helen Goodman

944394

registered interest
date	18/07/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of (1) the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and (2) and the People’s Republic of China, about (a) Hong Kong’s basic freedoms, including freedom of expression, and (b) its autonomy.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9635
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2018 answer text <p>The Government regularly discusses a range of issues with the Governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong’s rights and freedoms, the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, and the importance of ‘One Country, Two Systems’.</p><p>The Prime Minister discussed Hong Kong with both Premier Li and President Xi during her visit to China earlier this year. She underlined the UK’s ongoing commitment to the successful implementation of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, and stressed that rights and freedoms in Hong Kong should be fully respected.</p><p>The Government issued the following statement on 17 July:</p><p><em>“We note with concern the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government plans to prohibit the continued operation of the Hong Kong National Party. The rights to stand for election, of free speech and of freedom of association are enshrined in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights. </em><br> <br><em>The UK does not support Hong Kong independence, but Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, and its rights and freedoms, are central to its way of life, and it is important they are fully respected.”</em></p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/07/2018 14:45:27 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

911042

registered interest
date	24/05/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the number of the pro-democracy protesters and activists prosecuted under Hong Kong's public order ordinance since 2014, and (2) the compliance of the public order ordinance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
tabling member printed	Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon
uin	HL8205
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2018 answer text <p>In the most recent Six Monthly Report to Parliament, published on 15 March, the Foreign Secretary said “The rule of law and independence of the judiciary is the foundation on which Hong Kong’s success and prosperity is built. This reporting period has seen a large number of cases related to the political system come before Hong Kong’s courts… The judiciary in Hong Kong remains in high esteem. It will be vital that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is seen to use the system of justice fairly in all cases.”</p><p>I note that Hong Kong’s current International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) review is expected to report in late summer, and that the previous review recommended that Hong Kong “should ensure that the implementation of the Public Order Ordinance is in conformity with the Covenant”.</p><p>Individual cases regarding pro-democracy activists are a matter for the Hong Kong courts. However, the British Government has highlighted its hope that recent criminal proceedings do not discourage lawful protest, or discourage young people engaging in politics in the future. Hong Kong citizens are guaranteed the right to freedom of assembly and demonstration under the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law. As I set out to this House on 24 January, the British Government takes its commitment under the Joint Declaration very seriously.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL8206 question first answered 11/06/2018 11:58:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	258 label Biography information for Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon