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<p>In a statement to the House on 13 June, I set out in detail our assessment of the
implications for human rights of the proposed changes to its extradition legislation
and the recent protests in Hong Kong. This included our belief that, if enacted, the
proposals could pose a risk to the rights and freedoms and high degree of autonomy
guaranteed by the Sino-British Joint Declaration.</p><p>We welcome the Chief Executive's
statement on 18 June 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.</p>
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