(in Chinese Only) 譴責香港政府藉「煽動意圖罪」打壓平反六四的和平訴求
香港人權資訊中心譴責香港政府昨天（5月28日）以《維護國家安全條例》(《條例》) 的 「煽動意圖罪」拘捕六人，包括現正還押候審，因作為支聯會副主席而被控顛覆國家政權罪的鄒幸彤。我們認為香港政府的拘捕行動是為了打壓意見領袖提出平反六四事件的訴求，以在六月四日前製造強大的寒蟬效應，杜絕香港社會出現有關悼念或要求平反六四事件的言論和活動。
29 May 2024
香港人權資訊中心譴責香港政府昨天（5月28日）以《維護國家安全條例》(《條例》) 的 「煽動意圖罪」拘捕六人，包括現正還押候審，因作為支聯會副主席而被控顛覆國家政權罪的鄒幸彤。我們認為香港政府的拘捕行動是為了打壓意見領袖提出平反六四事件的訴求，以在六月四日前製造強大的寒蟬效應，杜絕香港社會出現有關悼念或要求平反六四事件的言論和活動。
六位人權狀況特別報告員(下稱「專家」)向中國政府就香港通過《維護國家安全條例》發出函件，他們重申聯合國人權機制多次對《香港國安法》提出的意見，並根據國際人權法和標準仔細審視條例，清楚地指出《維護國家安全條例》(《條例》)的人權問題，並提出了重要建議。
立法會昨天（19日）通過《維護國家安全條例》(《條例》)，新法例並將於3月23日生效，香港人權資訊中心對此表示遺憾，我們認為行政、立法機關在是次立法過程中的公眾諮詢、提出法案，以至審議過程中不斷行使酌情權以縮短立法時間，足見威權統治下行政、立法當局漠視在立法過程中的公民參與，以及為求儘快完成立法而忽略既有程序對確保法案獲充分審議的保障。
香港人權資訊中心於2024年2月28日向香港政府提交立場書，嚴厲批評香港政府硬推基本法第23條立法，違反聯合國建議，進一步加劇對人權的侵害。
香港政府於今天公布展開《基本法》第二十三條立法的公眾諮詢，香港人權資訊中心批評當局是掩耳盜鈴，無視國際社會及多個聯合國人權監督機制的質疑，進一步增加國家安全法例。我們憂慮此項立法將進一步侵犯市民的基本權利，包括結社及表達自由。
“We hold the belief that the people of Hong Kong persist in resisting authoritarian oppression, and that we all have incorporated this conviction into our daily lives, finding hope even within the constraints of oppression. This report aims not only to bear witness to the human rights issues in Hong Kong but also to document the ongoing resistance of Hong Kong people against authoritarianism.”
The 2023 District Council election (“Election”) was held on December 10, which is the first “patriot-only” election under revamped election system with only 19% of the seats were returned by direct election.
HKCHR published a report on the Election today, documenting in detail the violations of international human rights standards in the Election.
“In recent years, the government has further tightened the power and democratic procedures of the remaining District Council elections. The HKCHR urges the Hong Kong and Chinese governments to fulfil their obligations under the ICCPR. We urge the immediate abolition of the non-compliant nomination and selection mechanisms, and advocate for the full universal suffrage for the District Councils, the Legislative Council and the Chief Executive, so as to safeguard the public’s right to participate in political affairs and their basic rights.”
The Centre believes that the statement of the UN experts reflects that the Hong Kong government’s persistent abuse of the law to suppress human rights is of great concern to the international community. The mass trial and bounties placed against human rights defenders have further tarnish Hong Kong’s international image, causing Hong Kong to be boycotted by the international community that supports the rule of law, democracy and human rights.
Hong Kong Centre for Human Rights urges the Hong Kong government to fulfil its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to stop harassing members and organisations of civil society. Hong Kong government should end the criminal investigation of the 612 Humanitarian Support Fund, and to drop all allegations and restrictions against those arrested.