UK Decries Hong Kong Security Bill as Breach of Sino-British Accord
• UK foreign secretary says new Hong Kong security bill breaches handover deal with China • Concerns over infringement of free speech, press freedoms, and international organizations' work • Proposals include expanded definitions of national security offenses like treason and sedition • Lacks clarity on oversight mechanisms, detention procedures, and safeguards against executive overreach • UK urges Hong Kong to reconsider proposals and properly consult public