Safeguarding National Security Bill

The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance is a local law of Hong Kong that was introduced by the Government of Hong Kong on March 8, 2024, and took effect on March 23, 2024. The ordinance gives new powers to the government to investigate external interference, theft of state secrets, insurrection, and treason, with penalties up to life imprisonment for those found guilty of certain crimes. It is the second national security legislation implemented in Hong Kong, and critics have expressed concern that its "sweeping" and "tough" clauses could further reduce the space for dissident views and erode autonomy in Hong Kong. The ordinance was enacted to implement Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, which was previously attempted to be enacted in 2003 but was shelved due to protests.learn more on wikipedia