European Parliament resolution on Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists
Decision
The European Parliament adopted resolution P10_TA(2024)0051 under procedure 2024/2950(RSP) on 27 November 2024, addressing the situation in Hong Kong and specific cases such as Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists convicted under the national security law.
What Changes
The text condemns the sentencing of pro‑democracy activists, calls for repeal of the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and urges the immediate and unconditional release of activists and the dropping of charges; it condemns extraterritorial application of the law and transnational repression and calls on the EEAS, the Council and Member States to consider measures including targeted sanctions on John Lee and other officials, suspension of extradition treaties, revoking Hong Kong’s favourable customs treatment, filing an ICJ case, creating an EU legal defence fund, intensifying prison visits and trial observation, and strengthening press freedoms.
Who Is Affected
The resolution directly concerns people and institutions in Hong Kong and China, pro‑democracy activists including Jimmy Lai and journalists, diaspora communities within the EU, EU Member States and institutions, and specific Hong Kong and Chinese officials as well as the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels.
Sources
Official Documents
- JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning HK NSL, calls for repeal, release of activists, and targeted sanctions including revoking Hong Kong's favourable customs treatment.
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