LegCo Condemns European Parliament's Resolution on Hong Kong, Affirms Commitment to National Security Law and Internal Affairs

All LegCo Members strongly condemn the so-called resolution on Hong Kong passed by European Parliament

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

All Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) strongly condemn the European Parliament's so-called resolution on Hong Kong, which has maliciously slandered the Hong Kong National Security Law and the judiciary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), blatantly interfered in China's internal affairs, and seriously violated the principles of international law.LegCo Members fully support the statements issued by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong and the HKSAR Government, and firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will resolutely implement the national security laws, while protecting the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents under the "one country, two systems" principle.

The Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo), Photo source: reference image

The case of Lai Chee-ying involves serious criminal offences in violation of the national security law. The court conducted hearings strictly in accordance with the law, openly and fairly. The court's 855-page judgment and conviction verdict delivered in December last year was well-founded and well-reasoned. It fully demonstrates that the court has made its judgment in strict accordance with the law, free from any interference, and free of any political considerations.

Any suggestion that certain individuals should be immune from legal consequences for their illegal acts is no different from advocating a special privilege to break the law, and this totally runs contrary to the spirit of the rule of law.

LegCo Members reiterate that Hong Kong matters are purely China's internal affairs, and strongly demand the European Parliament and other foreign politicians to respect the principle of international law and stop any form of interference in Hong Kong matters and the internal affairs of China.

The Legislative Council (LegCo), Photo source: reference image

Fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung in the small hours today (January 25) in which a woman died.

At about 0.24am, a private car driven by a 25-year-old man was travelling along Kam Tin Road towards Pat Heung, while a taxi driven by a 60-year-old man was travelling along Kam Tin Road towards Yuen Long. When approaching the junction of Ying Ho Road, the taxi reportedly went out of control, side-turned and collided with the private car while making a right turn.

The taxi driver and a 65-year-old female passenger were trapped inside the vehicle and rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, she was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 1.45am. The taxi male driver sustained head injury and the private car male driver sustained left hand injury, were both sent to Pok Oi Hospital in conscious state. A 20-year-old female passenger on the private car sustained no injury and no hospital treatment was required.

The private car male driver and the private car female passenger were arrested for possession of offensive weapon and are being detained for further enquiries.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North and District Investigation Team, Yuen Long are under way.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800 or 3661 4759.

The fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung, Photo source: FB