HKU case handled according to law

August 18, 2021

Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung today said enforcement action will be taken against anyone who commits an offence regardless of their background or profession.

 

Mr Tang made the statement in response to media questions about the arrest of four University of Hong Kong students by Police’s National Security Department today on suspicion of advocating terrorism.

 

He said freedom of speech is safeguarded in Hong Kong but it is not without limits.

 

“Freedom of speech is safeguarded by the Basic Law and also the National Security Law, but if you have committed an offence, there is no excuse.

 

“Whatever background you (have), whatever (kind of) professional you are, we will do it fairly and impartially in accordance with evidence.”

 

The security chief emphasised that any allegation of a crime will be investigated and the culprits will be arrested and prosecuted based on evidence.

 

There is an element of a terrorist attack in the Hong Kong University students' case and the details will be disclosed during the trial period, Mr Tang added.

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