Hong Kong Bar Association calls for clarity in new security legislation to avoid ‘chilling effect’

The Hong Kong Bar Association has called for increased clarity and narrower definitions in Hong Kong’s own national security legislation to avoid a “chilling effect” on lawful conduct.Chair of the barristers’ regulatory body Victor Dawes said at a press conference on Thursday that it was of “vital importance” that a “proper and careful” balance be … Continue reading Hong Kong Bar Association calls for clarity in new security legislation to avoid ‘chilling effect’