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Hong Kong Security Chief Laments Loss of Fugitive Transfer Deals

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Hong Kong's Security Secretary Chris Tang expressed regret over the suspension of fugitive transfer agreements with several countries. He stated that these suspensions, driven by political reasons, only benefit criminals and hinder the legal process for extraditions. Tang indicated that the decision to resume these agreements lies with the countries that initially suspended them, emphasizing that the lack of such treaties leaves criminals without a legal basis for transfer. AI

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Hong Kong Security Chief Laments Loss of Fugitive Transfer Deals

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma,Matthew Cheng ·

    Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals, Chris Tang says

    As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Resuming extradition agreements with some countries is up to t…

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