Experts: Hong Kong legislation will protect human rights

Nearly 3 million people in Hong Kong, including Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam, have signed a petition in support of the national security legislation. - The China Daily/ANN

HONG KONG June 28 (China Daily/ANN): The national security law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will fully protect the human rights and freedoms people currently enjoy in the SAR, legal experts said after more details of the draft law were made public.

In the past few weeks, Hong Kong residents, especially those from nongovernmental organisations, have been discussing the protection of their rights and freedoms under the upcoming law. The National People's Congress, China's top legislature, has pledged to continue its efforts to consult with Hong Kong society during the remaining legislative work.