Hong Kong’s new national security regulation to be used rarely, ministers say
Hong Kong has introduced new legislation that allows certain criminal cases to be handled under national security procedures. Ministers have stated that this regulation will be used sparingly, with the chief executive typically certifying cases before trial. The Safeguarding National Security (Procedural Matters) Regulation empowers the chief executive to designate offenses as endangering national security, subjecting them to stricter procedures like longer detention and specialized judges. AI
