EP resolution condemns Jimmy Lai conviction and urges action
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai and calling for his immediate release and other measures.
Decision
The Parliament adopted resolution B10-0084/2026 on the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai, recorded as adopted text P10_TA(2026)0018 under procedure 2026/2573(RSP), with the document last updated on 20 January 2026.
What Changes
The text condemns the conviction, urges the Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and others detained for exercising democratic rights, calls for repeal of the NSL and the SNSO, urges suspension of extradition treaties with the PRC and Hong Kong, and asks the Council to review its 2020 Conclusions and consider sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.
Who Is Affected
The resolution directly addresses Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong and PRC authorities, journalists, activists and diaspora groups including in the EU, and calls on EU institutions and Member States to act.
Sources
Official Documents
- MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Conviction and Imminent Sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Jimmy Lai’s conviction and urging sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against HK/PRC officials.
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