Hong Kong security law – key clauses
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The approval of the security law is seen as Beijing’s boldest move to date to clamp down on protests and reduce Hong Kong’s autonomy
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Jul 1: Riot police clear protests against security law
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Damaging government facilities considered act of subversion
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Hong Kong’s chief executive to have power to appoint judges for national security cases
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Sabotaging public transport facilities deemed terrorism
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Central government in Beijing will exercise jurisdiction in “complex” cases, such as those posing threat to national security
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Crimes defined as secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces carry maximum penalty of life in prison
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People suspected of breaking law can be wire-tapped and placed under surveillance
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Beijing will set up national security office in Hong Kong with own law enforcement personnel – not under local government jurisdiction
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Anyone found guilty will not be allowed to stand for public office
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Law applies to permanent and non-permanent residents. Management of foreign NGOs and news agencies will also be strengthened
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Hong Kong must establish own national security commission to enforce law, with Beijing- appointed adviser
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Sources: Associated Press, Reuters, BBC Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS