The SAR government on Monday emphasized the fugitives "should not have any delusion" they could evade the legal liabilities by absconding from the city, and supported the national security police in putting eight overseas-based activists on the wanted list. "They (the fugitives) ultimately have to bear responsibility and face the sanctions of the law for their serious illegal acts endangering national security," a government spokesman said. "Endangering national security is a very serious offence and the government will fight against it in full force and pursue the liability of these persons to the end." The Security Bureau said on Monday that as the national security law has extraterritorial effect, the police have the responsibility to pursue the liability of those who have allegedly committed offences to endanger national security. After Beijing imposed the security law, 10 countries suspended mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with Hong Kong, including the United States, Britain, Australia and Canada.

Source: The Standard July 03, 2023 17:08 UTC