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House of Commons · General Debate

Hong Kong

25 February 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem Orkney and Shetland

Foreign Affairs

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Alistair Carmichael raised concerns about hong kong in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The Bill aims to reopen the BN(O) passport scheme to discourage infringements on Hong Kong's freedoms.
  • It seeks to establish the right to abode in the UK for BN(O) passport holders.
  • The Bill proposes Magnitsky-style sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong or China.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem Orkney and Shetland

The Bill aims to discourage further infringements on Hong Kong's freedoms by reopening the BN(O) passport scheme and establishing the right to abode in the UK for BN(O) passport holders. It seeks to strengthen the joint declaration by employing Magnitsky-style sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong or elsewhere in China. The Bill is supported across party lines and reflects growing support for meaningful action to protect Hong Kong's democracy.

Other contributors (1)
  • Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem Orkney and Shetland

    The Bill aims to discourage further infringements on Hong Kong’s freedoms by reopening the BN(O) passport scheme and establishing the right to abode in the UK for BN(O) passport holders. It seeks to strengthen the joint declaration by employing Magnitsky-style sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong or elsewhere in China.

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