Resolution condemning arrests of Cardinal Zen and 612 Fund trustees
Decision
The European Parliament adopted resolution P9_TA(2022)0291 on 7 July 2022 (procedure 2022/2751(RSP)) condemning the arrests of Cardinal Joseph Zen and four trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund in Hong Kong and addressing broader concerns about the enforcement of the National Security Law.
What Changes
The text calls on Hong Kong authorities to drop the charges and release Cyd Ho, to allow the 612 Fund to resume support, and urges Member States to implement lifeboat schemes including emergency visas and temporary shelter; it also urges repeal of the National Security Law, recommends targeted sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, asks the EEAS to resource the EU Office in Hong Kong for trial observation and monitoring, and calls for review of EU cooperation and customs and representative arrangements with Hong Kong/China.
Who Is Affected
Those affected include Cardinal Joseph Zen and the four trustees named, pro-democracy activists and political prisoners in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong SAR and PRC authorities, EU Member States, the EEAS/EU Office and the Vatican.
Sources
Official Documents
- Thursday, 7 July 2022 - Strasbourg European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning arrests in Hong Kong and calling for charges to be dropped, sanctions, and review of EU–Hong Kong/China customs cooperation.
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