Hong Kong executive leader Carrie Lam announces a formal withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill today after 13 weeks of citywide pro-democracy protests.
In a televised announcement, Lam promised to completely remove the extradition bill and to initiate dialogue with communities.
Although the bill is withdrawn, an investigative committee will not be set up, Lam suggested. She said the government still believes the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC) is the best way to handle complaints against police officers.
