UK Government: Take immediate action to oppose the Hong Kong Extradition Bill

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK Government has a responsibility towards the people of Hong Kong to safeguard the autonomy and fundamental freedoms outlined in the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which the Extradition Bill threatens to seriously undermine. The government must act urgently to condemn and oppose the bill.

The 'Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill' is a proposed bill that would allow the extradition of fugitives to mainland China, threatening judicial independence & civil liberties. Public opposition is widespread, but the government refuses to scrap the bill, which also threatens the safety of British Nationals & tourists in HK. The Foreign Secretary must speak out against the bill & act, via sanctions or other means, to halt its passage.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Voice opposition to the amendments of the Hong Kong Fugitive Offenders Ordinance

Timeline

11 Jun 2019	Petition opened for signatures
2 Jul 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Jul 2019

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