Secretary for Justice talks about "soft resistance"
發佈日期: 2025-06-30 19:52
TVB News
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said "soft resistance" does not have a rigid definition.
He also said the term isn't a concept that can be used generally.
During his inspection trip to Hong Kong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Xia Baolong said "soft resistance" remains in the city.
Speaking to the media, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said the term does not have a fixed definition.
But he said several factors can help determine if an action is considered to be soft resistance, including the means and the motive of a person.
Paul Lam,Secretary for Justice said "We need to consider very carefully how to respond to this sort of soft resistance. Assuming that there are false accusations against the government, or wholly irrational opinions being expressed against the government, our response is to review or to clarify the situation, to make sure members of the public, including people outside of Hong Kong, will not be misled."
The government has added national security conditions to nearly 20 types of licences and permits, including restaurants.
When asked if the measure could restrict human rights and freedom, Lam disagreed and said that society is allowed to express different opinions.
He added that national security would eventually affect personal safety, and if the latter is at risk, human rights and freedom do not hold much significance.
In March, the Court of Final Appeal ruled in favour of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, removing its members' convictions of failing to comply with a national security police data request.
Lam said authorities are studying methods to amend the relevant ordinance.
The justice chief said careful consideration must be conducted before amendments can be carried out on any pieces of legislation.
