China's controversial new law in Hong Kong is giving Beijing unprecedented judicial powers in the financial hub, with jurisdiction over cases, secret trials without jury, and a national security agency.
is giving Beijing unprecedented judicial powers in the financial hub, with jurisdiction over cases, secret trials without jury, and a national security agency.
Lead perpetrators and serious offenders can receive a maximum life sentence, or long-term imprisonment of 10 years and above for offenses in all categories. Prior to its passage, the law stoked widespread fears over the demise of Hong Kong's independent legal system. City leader Carrie Lam will personally appoint judges for national security cases, but their terms are limited to one year.
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