What does the Hong Kong Human Rights Act do?
Passed House (10/15/2019) This bill addresses Hong Kong’s status under U.S. law and imposes sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.)
What does the new Hong Kong law mean?
On 30 June 2020, China introduced the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong in response to massive pro-democracy protests that had swept through the city the previous year. The controversial law reduces Hong Kong’s judicial autonomy and makes it easier to punish demonstrators and activists.
How does a bill become a law in Hong Kong?
A bill passed by the Legislative Council shall take effect only after it is signed and promulgated by the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive promulgates the law enacted by the Legislative Council (i.e. the Ordinance) through publication in the Gazette.
Was the Hong Kong extradition bill passed?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed the Hong Kong national security law, state media reported on Tuesday saying that the top decision-making body in China’s parliament has voted to approve the legislation.
How are laws made in Hong Kong?
AFTER VOTING The Chief Executive promulgates the law enacted by the Legislative Council (i.e. the Ordinance) through publication in the Gazette. The Ordinance commences on the day of publication in the Gazette or, if provision is made for it to commence on another day, on that other day.
Who rules Hong Kong now?
Hong Kong was transferred to China on 1 July 1997, after 156 years of British rule.
Is Hong Kong a capitalist economy?
Hong Kong’s economic policy has often been cited by economists such as Milton Friedman and the Cato Institute as an example of laissez-faire capitalism, attributing the city’s success to the policy.
How do bills get introduced?
A bill can be introduced in either chamber of Congress by a senator or representative who sponsors it. Once a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee whose members will research, discuss, and make changes to the bill. The president can approve the bill and sign it into law or not approve (veto) a bill.
What is the Hong Kong human rights and Democracy Act?
The Human Rights and Democracy Act mandates an annual review, to check if Hong Kong has enough autonomy to justify its special status with the US. Mr Trump said he signed the law “out of respect for President Xi [Jinping], China, and the people of Hong Kong”.
Would Hong Kong’s New human rights law be a ‘huge mistake’?
In a wide-ranging interview, Susan Thornton, who served as acting assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, said passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act would be a “huge mistake” that would end up “punishing exactly the wrong people”.
What is the US-Hong Kong policy?
Under the US-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, Washington treats Hong Kong differently from mainland China in areas including trade and export controls. The 2019 act, if passed, would require the US government to assess Hong Kong’s level of
How many summaries are there in the Hong Kong Bill?
There are 4 summaries for S.1838. Bill summaries are authored by CRS. This bill directs various departments to assess whether political developments in Hong Kong justify changing Hong Kong’s unique treatment under U.S. law. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.)