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Hong Kong
25 February 2020
Lead MP
Alistair Carmichael
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Foreign Affairs
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Alistair Carmichael raised concerns about hong kong in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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