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Hong Kong enacts rare national security case procedures

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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

RANK_REASON New legislation enacted by a government with significant procedural implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Hong Kong enacts rare national security case procedures

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

    Hong Kong’s new national security regulation to be used rarely, ministers say

    Hong Kong’s new legislation allowing certain criminal cases to be handled under national security procedures is expected to be used only rarely, with the city leader typically issuing such certification before trial, security and justice officials have said. A Legislative Council…

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