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Hong Kong: Government Examining Scope of Police Insult Law, Says Lam

Oct 7, 2021 | 16:09 GMT

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam stated the government was investigating the scope of a law that criminalizes insulting the police in response to a legislator’s request, Hong Kong Free Press reported Oct. 7. Lam further stated that the controversial law was ultimately “just a means” to an end and that “the most ideal situation in society is [for people] to be self-aware [in] safeguarding national security.” ...

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