National Security Law for Hong Kong - Balancing Public Order and Civil Liberties

A joint initiative between LAWASIA and The Law Society of Hong Kong

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong (National Security Law) came into force in June 2020. Concerns have been expressed over the National Security Law’s content and implementation.

The speakers will deal with the key aspects of the National Security Law, including the offences and penalties under the law, the extra-territorial reach of National Security Law offences, the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts, the availability of due process and the independence of the judiciary.

The discourse will demonstrate relevant issues to be considered in enacting a national security law, including the balancing of human rights protections.

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Webinar Details

Date: Thursday 26 November 2020

Cost: Complimentary

Time: 

• 17:00 - 19:00 (Australian Eastern DaylightTime)
• 15:00 - 17:00 (Tokyo/Seoul)
• 14:00 - 16:00 (Hong Kong/Singapore/KL/Beijing)
• 13:00 - 15:00 (Hanoi/Phnom Penh)
• 11:30 - 13:30 (Delhi/Colombo)
• 06:00 - 08:00 (London)
• 07:00 - 09:00 (Berlin/Paris)

CPD Accreditation for members of The Law Society of Hong Kong
1.5 CPD points will be rewarded to members of The Law Society of Hong Kong for attending the webinar.

Speaker Panel

Welcome Remarks

Mr Chunghwan Choi President | LAWASIA Chairman | International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL) Senior Partner | Lee & Ko - SOUTH KOREA	Ms Melissa K Pang, BBS, MH, JP President  The Law Society of Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR

Co-Moderators

Mr Christopher Leong Immediate Past President | LAWASIA Managing Partner | Chooi & Company + Cheang Ariff MALAYSIA	Mr Amirali  Nasir, MH, JP Vice President  & Chairman of Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Committee The Law Society of Hong Kong  HONG KONG SAR