Hong Kong's National Security Law (2020)

The Ley de Seguridad Nacional de Hong Kong (2020) is a significant piece of legislation enacted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to enhance national security and maintain social stability. This law aims to prevent and counter threats to national security, including terrorism, foreign interference, and subversion. The legislation is a response to the growing concerns over national security in the region, particularly in the wake of the 2019 Hong Kong protests. The Ley de Seguridad Nacional de Hong Kong (2020) is a comprehensive law that establishes a new national security agency, the Hong Kong National Security Commission, to oversee and coordinate national security efforts. The law also criminalizes activities such as secession, subversion, and terrorism, and provides for the establishment of a new court to handle national security cases. Additionally, the legislation empowers the government to take measures to prevent and respond to national security threats, including the use of intelligence agencies and the deployment of military personnel.