Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, who is pro-Chinese government, claims the bill is necessary to permit justice in cases where criminals escape punishment due to Hong Kong\u2019s judicial system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This is most prominent in the case of Hong Kong student Chan Tong-Kai, who killed his pregnant girlfriend, Poon Hiu-Wing, while on vacation in Taiwan. Chan fled back to Hong Kong and couldn\u2019t be charged with the murder of Poon because there is no extradition agreement between Hong Kong and Taiwan. He only faces charges in Hong Kong for the illegal possession of Poon\u2019s financial properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe extradition bill has sparked outrage among people who fear the bill could be abused by the Chinese government to detain anyone for political reasons and subject them to unfair trials and torture,\u201d explains Riddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHong Kong residents, especially those who grew up with Western liberal values, are concerned with losing their freedoms and autonomy,\u201d Riddle continued. \u201cThis is especially the case in recent years as mainland China has become more powerful both economically and politically. The central government aims to tighten its control over Hong Kong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After massive protests erupted in response to the bill in June, Lam suspended the bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, protests have continued as Hongkongers are dissatisfied with the legal action taken. Protestors are worried the bill will be revived and claim they will march until the bill is formally withdrawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent weeks, protestors have resorted to violence as their demands are not being met by authorities. In response, the Hong Kong government has issued a ban on the wearing of surgical masks<\/a> in protest under the Emergency Regulations Ordinance of 1922.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe bill permits restrictions on an individual\u2019s freedoms as long as it promotes public interest. The ban is intended to discourage violence, as police will be able to more easily identify violent marchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite increasing restrictions enforced by the government, demonstrators have endured their cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A projection reading ‘Five demands not one less’ is seen projected during Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam give her annual policy address at the Legislative Council on Oct. 16, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. (Billy H.C. Kwok\/Getty Images\/Tribune News Service)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
This is most prominent in the case of Hong Kong student Chan Tong-Kai, who killed his pregnant girlfriend, Poon Hiu-Wing, while on vacation in Taiwan. Chan fled back to Hong Kong and couldn\u2019t be charged with the murder of Poon because there is no extradition agreement between Hong Kong and Taiwan. He only faces charges in Hong Kong for the illegal possession of Poon\u2019s financial properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe extradition bill has sparked outrage among people who fear the bill could be abused by the Chinese government to detain anyone for political reasons and subject them to unfair trials and torture,\u201d explains Riddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHong Kong residents, especially those who grew up with Western liberal values, are concerned with losing their freedoms and autonomy,\u201d Riddle continued. \u201cThis is especially the case in recent years as mainland China has become more powerful both economically and politically. The central government aims to tighten its control over Hong Kong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After massive protests erupted in response to the bill in June, Lam suspended the bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, protests have continued as Hongkongers are dissatisfied with the legal action taken. Protestors are worried the bill will be revived and claim they will march until the bill is formally withdrawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent weeks, protestors have resorted to violence as their demands are not being met by authorities. In response, the Hong Kong government has issued a ban on the wearing of surgical masks<\/a> in protest under the Emergency Regulations Ordinance of 1922.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bill permits restrictions on an individual\u2019s freedoms as long as it promotes public interest. The ban is intended to discourage violence, as police will be able to more easily identify violent marchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite increasing restrictions enforced by the government, demonstrators have endured their cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n