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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics
Erin Hale

UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns

Protesters take part in a rally in solidarity with Hong Kong residents, as Article 23 national security laws come into force, in London, UK, March 23, 2024 [Hollie Adams]

The United Kingdom government is moving to reinstate extradition cooperation with Hong Kong that was suspended five years ago due to concerns about the city’s Chinese national security laws.

The Home Office applied to Parliament to make the changes on July 17, followed by a letter to Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp the next day.

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