I have the honour to address you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur on the
independence of judges and lawyers, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution
44/8. In this connection, I would like to refer to three legislative actions that have
been brought to my attention, which could interfere with the legal profession and
impact the right to a fair trial and the independence of the judiciary in Hong Kong.
For this reason, I would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s
Government information I have received concerning provisions of the National
Security Law, amendments to the Legal Aid Scheme, and proposed amendments to
the Legal Practitioners Bill in Hong Kong.
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