The Hong Kong Security Bureau expressed regrets on the statement made by the Hong Kong Journalists Association on Friday (December 30), and pointed out the allegations of the Judge of the Journal of Judgment.Audiovisual.
According to the Sing Tao Daily report, the Hong Kong Records Association issued a statement on the same day, sayingSentenced to 15 months.According to public TV, Deng Shifa was shooting the topic of the show for art. He was arrested on the way to Hong Kong Polytechnic University on November 18, 2019. The photography equipment was confiscated.
The Security Bureau pointed out that in Hong Kong, any arrest or prosecution is aimed at criminal acts, which has nothing to do with the political stance, background or occupation of people involved.Anyone who advocates that a certain type of person can enjoy privileges because of his identity. Even if he is committed, he does not need to face legal sanctions.
The Security Bureau also said that as far as the criminal cases mentioned in the statement of the Association, the court with independent judicial power has made a judgment on the case and ruled that the person involved in the case "" aggressive weapons in the public are under the public's local local governance of offensive weapons."The establishment of the crime has proved that the prosecution operation has sufficient facts and legal support.In fact, just as the judges of the regional court pointed out in the verdict that the person involved claimed to be a reporter, but within the scope of their responsibilities, it was not necessary to bring a universal pliers and laser pens.
The Security Bureau also said that the SAR government has always been firmly maintained by the freedom of news and speech that has been guaranteed by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Human Rights Act.However, freedom of speech and pressing is not absolute. According to the International Convention on Citizenship and Political Rights, such freedom can be restricted to ensure public safety and other reasons.Journalists, like others, are obliged to obey the law.
The Security Bureau said that no one is responsible for its illegal acts regardless of the background and professionalism, it must be investigated illegal, and it has nothing to do with the freedom of speech, news and publishing.No one can override the law, and the SAR government will continue to handle all cases in accordance with the law fairly, impartially.