特區政府強烈不滿和反對美國人權報告
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香港特別行政區（特區）政府今日（八月十四日）就美國國務院所謂二○二四年度人權報告中有關香港的不實和偏頗內容，表示強烈不滿和反對。
特區政府發言人表示：「特區政府強烈不滿和反對美國重施故技，通過所謂報告，肆意詆毀『一國兩制』成功實踐下的香港。美國一再以政治凌駕法治，將人權問題政治化，企圖干預香港依法施政、破壞香港繁榮穩定，注定以失敗告終。」
「自香港回歸祖國以來，香港居民的人權受《憲法》和《基本法》的堅實保障。特區政府堅定不移全面準確實施《香港國安法》、《維護國家安全條例》及香港特區其他維護國家安全的相關法律，依法有效防範、制止和懲治危害國家安全的行為和活動，同時維持普通法制度、堅持法治原則、依法保障香港居民的權利和自由，確保『一國兩制』實踐行穩致遠。特區政府強烈要求美國立即停止不符合國際法和國際關係基本準則的行為，立即停止干涉中國內政和香港事務。」
在維護國家安全相關法律方面，特區政府發言人指出：「美國所謂報告中針對香港特區維護國家安全相關法律的內容，全然無稽失實。自《香港國安法》在二○二○年六月實施以來，美國一直漠視香港在二○一九年發生的大型、持續、重創香港社會民生經濟、無日無之的暴亂，通過不同的所謂報告堆砌故事、穿鑿附會，惡意詆毀香港特區維護國家安全相關法律，對盡責、忠誠和依法維護國家安全的香港特區肆意攻擊，而對《香港國安法》讓廣大香港居民生活和經濟活動回復正常、營商環境恢復的實況置若罔聞，其霸凌和『雙標』的虛偽面目和行徑表露無遺。」
「香港特區維護國家安全的法律框架，與相關國際人權標準一致。《香港國安法》和《維護國家安全條例》，均明確規定維護國家安全應當尊重和保障人權，亦依法保護香港居民根據《基本法》，以及《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》和《經濟、社會與文化權利的國際公約》適用於香港特區的有關規定下享有的權利和自由，包括發表自由、新聞自由、集會和結社自由的權利以及學術研究、文學藝術創作和其他文化活動的自由等。同時，《香港國安法》及《維護國家安全條例》亦明確訂明，防範、制止和懲治危害國家安全犯罪時，應當堅持法治原則，包括罪刑法定、無罪推定、一事不再審等原則，並保障犯罪嫌疑人、被告人和其他訴訟參與人依法享有的辯護權和其他訴訟權利。」
「與世界其他地方一樣，有關權利和自由並非絕對。為使社會上其他人的權利和自由不會受到不可接受的影響，行使這些權利需要有限制。新聞從業員與其他人一樣都有義務遵守所有法律。只要不違法，傳媒評論及批評政府施政的自由並無受到限制。」
「《香港國安法》和《維護國家安全條例》訂明的危害國家安全的罪行，精準針對危害國家安全的行為，清楚訂明構成有關罪行的元素和刑罰。控方有責任在毫無合理疑點下證明被告人有相關的犯罪行為和犯罪意圖，被告人才可被法庭定罪。此外，相關罪行不會有追溯力，符合《香港人權法案》第12條的規定。」
「事實上，每個主權國都會制定維護國家安全法律，這既是主權國家的固有權利，也是國際慣例。在維護國家安全方面的法律，美國就最少有21部，根本沒有資格對其他國家和地區就正當維護國家安全立法指手畫腳。」
「合理和正當地基於客觀事實發表的言論和正當的日常活動，不會構成罪行。不論是《香港國安法》下的罪行，抑或是香港特區法律下的其他危害國家安全罪行，都只是針對極少部分的危害國家安全的組織和個人。」
至於執法工作方面，特區政府發言人重申：「香港特區執法部門根據證據、嚴格依照法律，以及按有關個人或單位的行為採取所有執法行動，與政治立場、背景或職業無關。」
「與世界上其他執法部門一樣，香港特區執法部門公開因涉嫌犯下嚴重罪行而被通緝的逃犯資料，並要求市民大眾協助緝拿逃犯歸案，有關做法合法和實屬必要，亦符合國際慣例。美國經常對別國公民濫施『長臂管轄』、單邊制裁，其對香港特區依法進行執法行動的抹黑，根本站不住腳。」
「就保釋安排而言，維護國家安全，以及防範和制止危害國家安全的行為極為重要，此解釋了為何《香港國安法》對涉及危害國家安全的罪行引入更嚴格的保釋條件。有一些司法管轄區甚至設有機制，可以國家安全為由，因應案件的具體情況准許未經起訴而長時間拘留。美國所謂報告中針對有關安排實施的內容屬無理抹黑。」
在維護司法公正和法治精神方面，特區政府發言人重申：「香港是法治社會，一直秉持有法必依、違法必究的原則。香港特區司法制度深得國際社會推崇。香港特區司法機關依法獨立進行審判，不受任何干涉，而所有面對刑事指控的人都享有接受公平審訊的權利。」
就美國所謂報告中有關懲教院所情況的不實內容，特區政府發言人表示：「懲教署致力為在囚人士提供穩妥、安全、人道、合適和健康的羈管環境。獨立訪客（即太平紳士）定期巡視的安排確保在囚人士的權利獲得保障，太平紳士獲賦予每月巡視監獄一次或兩次的法定職責。在囚人士可向巡獄太平紳士或循其他途徑作出申訴，包括懲教署投訴調查組、申訴專員公署等。所有在囚人士作出的投訴都會獲公平、公開和公正的處理。」
「為某囚犯的利益或為維持秩序或紀律，懲教署署長根據《監獄規例》第68B條可作出有關囚犯不應與其他囚犯交往的安排（即所謂的『單獨監禁』）。有關安排的其中一個目的是保障囚犯的人身安全和福祉，可由該囚犯自行提出要求、由懲教署署長依法考慮後審批，或由懲教署署長根據法律規定及程序，在考量了相關的因素後而作出。」
就美國所謂報告中有關遣送政策的不實內容，特區政府發言人表示：「特區政府一貫採取堅定政策，不會給予任何人庇護，亦不會決定或確認任何人為難民。已實施的『統一審核機制』會一次過以所有適用的理由審核免遣返聲請。『統一審核機制』的程序符合法律要求的高度公平標準，並且與其他普通法司法管轄區相比更為完善。每位聲請人亦會獲得公費法律支援。」
「目前，入境處一般可即時處理接獲的免遣返聲請個案，而酷刑聲請上訴委員會亦已精簡程序，將處理上訴時間大幅減至約四個月。此外，司法機構一直積極採取多項措施以確保在合理可行的情況下，盡快處理與免遣返聲請有關的案件，包括增加人手處理與日俱增的個案，以及精簡相關法庭程序以提高效率等。」
「免遣返聲請人沒有合法身分在香港逗留。無論他們的免遣返聲請的結果如何，聲請人均不得在香港合法逗留，也沒有權利在香港工作。當有必要根據相關法例、法庭訂立的法律原則及現行的羈留政策羈留免遣返聲請人時，他們會獲提供足夠的設施。特區政府亦會向他們提供人道援助，以維持他們在香港的生計。目前，香港共有三個羈留設施提供合共940個可羈留免遣返聲請人的名額，佔約15 800多名聲請人的百分之六，該份所謂報告所述有8 700名免遣返聲請人被羈留的說法嚴重不符事實。」
「另外，根據特區政府的更新遣送政策，若聲請不獲確立者就其免遣返聲請提出的司法覆核或相關許可申請被高等法院原訟法庭拒絕，即使有尚待處理的法律訴訟程序（包括向更高級法院就原訟法庭的裁決提出的上訴），入境處可遣送相關聲請不獲確立者離港。法庭亦確立了特區政府更新遣送政策是合法和合理的。」
特區政府發言人重申：「香港特區堅決維護國家主權、安全和發展利益，全面準確貫徹『一國兩制』方針的最高原則。憑藉國家堅實支持，香港在『一國兩制』下作為世上唯一兼享全球優勢和中國優勢的城市，定必繼續以安全守護人權、以發展促進人權、以合作推進人權，有理有據、有力有節地講好香港特區人權故事。」
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2025年8月14日（星期四）
香港時間21時12分
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202508/14/P2025081400963.htm
特區政府批美國人權報告政治凌駕法治 企圖干預香港依法施政
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HKSAR Government strongly disapproves and rejects US report on human rights
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (August 14) strongly disapproves and rejects the unfounded and biased content related to Hong Kong contained in the United States (US) Department of State's so-called 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
A HKSAR Government spokesperson said, "the HKSAR Government strongly disapproves and rejects the US' repeated tactics through the so-called report in making slandering remarks against Hong Kong, where 'one country, two systems' is successfully implemented. The US is once again overriding the rule of law with politics and politicising human rights issues. Such attempt to interfere in Hong Kong's law-based governance and undermine the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong is doomed to fail."
"Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, human rights of Hong Kong residents have been firmly protected by the Constitution and the Basic Law. The HKSAR Government resolutely, fully and faithfully implement the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and other relevant laws safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, to effectively prevent, suppress and impose punishment for acts and activities endangering national security in accordance with the law, whilst maintaining the common law system, adhering to the principle of the rule of law and upholding the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law, so as to ensure the steadfast and successful implementation of the principle of 'one country, two systems'. The HKSAR Government strongly demands the US to immediately stop acting against international law and the basic norms of international relations and interfering in China's internal affairs and Hong Kong affairs."
On legislation safeguarding national security, the spokesperson pointed out, "the content regarding legislation safeguarding national security in the HKSAR contained in the so-called report by the US are completely absurd and untrue. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law in June 2020, the US has all along ignored the large-scale and incessant riots that occurred in 2019 which devastated the society, livelihood and economy of Hong Kong. Instead, it built up false stories and fabricated narratives through various so-called reports to maliciously slander legislation safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, and blatantly attack the HKSAR in safeguarding national security dutifully, faithfully and in accordance with the law. The US has also deliberately neglected the fact that such laws have enabled the livelihood and economic activities of the Hong Kong community, as well as the business environment, to return to normalcy. Its bullying conduct and hypocrisy laced with double standards are utterly despicable."
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (August 14) strongly disapproves and rejects the unfounded and biased content related to Hong Kong contained in the United States (US) Department of State's so-called 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
A HKSAR Government spokesperson said, "the HKSAR Government strongly disapproves and rejects the US' repeated tactics through the so-called report in making slandering remarks against Hong Kong, where 'one country, two systems' is successfully implemented. The US is once again overriding the rule of law with politics and politicising human rights issues. Such attempt to interfere in Hong Kong's law-based governance and undermine the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong is doomed to fail."
"Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, human rights of Hong Kong residents have been firmly protected by the Constitution and the Basic Law. The HKSAR Government resolutely, fully and faithfully implement the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and other relevant laws safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, to effectively prevent, suppress and impose punishment for acts and activities endangering national security in accordance with the law, whilst maintaining the common law system, adhering to the principle of the rule of law and upholding the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law, so as to ensure the steadfast and successful implementation of the principle of 'one country, two systems'. The HKSAR Government strongly demands the US to immediately stop acting against international law and the basic norms of international relations and interfering in China's internal affairs and Hong Kong affairs."
On legislation safeguarding national security, the spokesperson pointed out, "the content regarding legislation safeguarding national security in the HKSAR contained in the so-called report by the US are completely absurd and untrue. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law in June 2020, the US has all along ignored the large-scale and incessant riots that occurred in 2019 which devastated the society, livelihood and economy of Hong Kong. Instead, it built up false stories and fabricated narratives through various so-called reports to maliciously slander legislation safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, and blatantly attack the HKSAR in safeguarding national security dutifully, faithfully and in accordance with the law. The US has also deliberately neglected the fact that such laws have enabled the livelihood and economic activities of the Hong Kong community, as well as the business environment, to return to normalcy. Its bullying conduct and hypocrisy laced with double standards are utterly despicable."
"The legal framework in safeguarding national security in the HKSAR is consistent with the relevant international human rights standards. The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance clearly stipulate that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security. The rights and freedoms, including the freedom of expression, press freedom, freedom of assembly and of association, freedom of academic research, literary and artistic creation and other cultural activities etc, enjoyed by Hong Kong residents under the Basic Law and the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as applied to the HKSAR are to be protected in accordance with the law. In addition, the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance also clearly stipulate that the principle of the rule of law shall be adhered to in preventing, suppressing and imposing punishment for offences endangering national security, including the principles of conviction and punishment only by the application of the law, the presumption of innocence, the prohibition of double jeopardy, and the right to defend oneself and other rights in judicial proceedings that a criminal suspect, defendant and other parties in judicial proceedings are entitled to under the law."
"Like all other places in the world, such rights and freedoms are not absolute. The enjoyment of these rights has limits so as not to affect adversely to an unacceptable level the enjoyment by other members of their community of their rights and liberties. Journalists, like everyone else, have an obligation to abide by all the laws. Their freedom of commenting on and criticising government policies remains uninhibited as long as they do not violate the law."
"The offences endangering national security stipulated by the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance target acts endangering national security with precision, and define the elements and penalties of the offences with clarity. The prosecution has the burden to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant has the actus reus and mens rea of an offence before the defendant may be convicted by the court. Moreover, the relevant offences do not have retrospective effect, which is in line with Article 12 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights."
"As a matter of fact, each and every sovereign state enacts laws safeguarding national security. This is not only their inherent right, but also an international practice. The US has at least 21 pieces of laws safeguarding national security. It is therefore in no position to point its finger at other countries and regions for legitimately legislating to safeguard national security."
"Reasonable and legitimate expression of opinion based on objective facts and legitimate day-to-day activities would not constitute an offence. Whether it be offences under the Hong Kong National Security Law or other offences endangering national security under the laws of the HKSAR, they only target an extremely small minority of organisations and individuals endangering national security."
As for enforcement actions, the HKSAR Government's spokesperson reiterated that, "the HKSAR law enforcement agencies have been taking law enforcement actions based on evidence and strictly in accordance with the law in respect of the acts of the persons or entities concerned, and have nothing to do with their political stance, background or occupation."
"Like all other places in the world, such rights and freedoms are not absolute. The enjoyment of these rights has limits so as not to affect adversely to an unacceptable level the enjoyment by other members of their community of their rights and liberties. Journalists, like everyone else, have an obligation to abide by all the laws. Their freedom of commenting on and criticising government policies remains uninhibited as long as they do not violate the law."
"The offences endangering national security stipulated by the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance target acts endangering national security with precision, and define the elements and penalties of the offences with clarity. The prosecution has the burden to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant has the actus reus and mens rea of an offence before the defendant may be convicted by the court. Moreover, the relevant offences do not have retrospective effect, which is in line with Article 12 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights."
"As a matter of fact, each and every sovereign state enacts laws safeguarding national security. This is not only their inherent right, but also an international practice. The US has at least 21 pieces of laws safeguarding national security. It is therefore in no position to point its finger at other countries and regions for legitimately legislating to safeguard national security."
"Reasonable and legitimate expression of opinion based on objective facts and legitimate day-to-day activities would not constitute an offence. Whether it be offences under the Hong Kong National Security Law or other offences endangering national security under the laws of the HKSAR, they only target an extremely small minority of organisations and individuals endangering national security."
As for enforcement actions, the HKSAR Government's spokesperson reiterated that, "the HKSAR law enforcement agencies have been taking law enforcement actions based on evidence and strictly in accordance with the law in respect of the acts of the persons or entities concerned, and have nothing to do with their political stance, background or occupation."
"Like law enforcement agencies around the world, the HKSAR's law enforcement agencies released information of fugitive offenders who are suspected to have committed serious offences and are wanted, and appealed for the public's assistance in bringing fugitive offenders to justice. This is legitimate, necessary, and squarely in line with international practice. The US often abuses 'long-arm jurisdiction' and unilateral sanctions to target citizens of other countries. Its smears on the HKSAR's enforcement actions taken in accordance with the law are simply untenable."
"On bail arrangement, the cardinal importance of safeguarding national security and preventing and suppressing acts endangering national security explains why the Hong Kong National Security Law introduces more stringent conditions to the grant of bail in relation to offences endangering national security. Some jurisdictions have even put in place regimes that authorise prolonged detention on national security grounds without charge, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. The content against the implementation of the arrangement mentioned in the so-called report by the US are nothing but unreasonable smears."
On safeguarding the due administration of justice and the rule of law, the HKSAR Government spokesperson reiterated that, "Hong Kong is a society underpinned by the rule of law and has always adhered to the principle that laws must be obeyed and lawbreakers be held accountable. The HKSAR's judicial system is highly regarded by the international community. The HKSAR Judiciary exercises judicial power independently in accordance with the law, free from any interference. Everyone charged with a criminal offence has the right to a fair hearing."
In response to the false information in the so-called report by the US on the conditions of correctional services facilities, the HKSAR Government spokesperson said, "the Correctional Services Department (CSD) is committed to providing a secure, safe, humane, decent and healthy custodial environment for persons in custody (PICs). The rights of PICs are safeguarded through a system of regular visits by independent visitors, namely Justices of the Peace (JPs), who are vested with the statutory duties to inspect the prisons once or twice every month. PICs may approach visiting JPs or lodge complaints through other channels including the CSD's Complaints Investigation Unit, the Ombudsman, etc. All complaints by PICs will be handled in an open, fair and just manner."
"In the interests of a particular prisoner or for the maintenance of good order and discipline, the Commissioner of Correctional Services is empowered to make arrangements under section 68B of the Prison Rules that such prisoner should not associate with other prisoners (i.e. the so-called 'solitary confinement'). One of the purposes of the relevant arrangement is to ensure the personal safety and well-being of the PICs, which can be requested by the PICs themselves and approved by the Commissioner after considering the matter in accordance with the law; or the Commissioner may make such arrangements after considering the relevant factors in accordance with the legal requirements and procedures."
Regarding the false information regarding deportation policy in the so-called report by the US, the HKSAR Government spokesperson said that, "The HKSAR Government maintains a firm policy of not granting asylum and not determining or recognising refugee status of any person. A Unified Screening Mechanism (USM) has been put in place to screen non-refoulement claims on all applicable grounds in one go. The procedures of the USM meet the high standards of fairness as required by law and compare most favourably with those adopted in other common law jurisdictions. Each non-refoulement claimant is also provided with publicly-funded legal assistance."
"On bail arrangement, the cardinal importance of safeguarding national security and preventing and suppressing acts endangering national security explains why the Hong Kong National Security Law introduces more stringent conditions to the grant of bail in relation to offences endangering national security. Some jurisdictions have even put in place regimes that authorise prolonged detention on national security grounds without charge, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. The content against the implementation of the arrangement mentioned in the so-called report by the US are nothing but unreasonable smears."
On safeguarding the due administration of justice and the rule of law, the HKSAR Government spokesperson reiterated that, "Hong Kong is a society underpinned by the rule of law and has always adhered to the principle that laws must be obeyed and lawbreakers be held accountable. The HKSAR's judicial system is highly regarded by the international community. The HKSAR Judiciary exercises judicial power independently in accordance with the law, free from any interference. Everyone charged with a criminal offence has the right to a fair hearing."
In response to the false information in the so-called report by the US on the conditions of correctional services facilities, the HKSAR Government spokesperson said, "the Correctional Services Department (CSD) is committed to providing a secure, safe, humane, decent and healthy custodial environment for persons in custody (PICs). The rights of PICs are safeguarded through a system of regular visits by independent visitors, namely Justices of the Peace (JPs), who are vested with the statutory duties to inspect the prisons once or twice every month. PICs may approach visiting JPs or lodge complaints through other channels including the CSD's Complaints Investigation Unit, the Ombudsman, etc. All complaints by PICs will be handled in an open, fair and just manner."
"In the interests of a particular prisoner or for the maintenance of good order and discipline, the Commissioner of Correctional Services is empowered to make arrangements under section 68B of the Prison Rules that such prisoner should not associate with other prisoners (i.e. the so-called 'solitary confinement'). One of the purposes of the relevant arrangement is to ensure the personal safety and well-being of the PICs, which can be requested by the PICs themselves and approved by the Commissioner after considering the matter in accordance with the law; or the Commissioner may make such arrangements after considering the relevant factors in accordance with the legal requirements and procedures."
Regarding the false information regarding deportation policy in the so-called report by the US, the HKSAR Government spokesperson said that, "The HKSAR Government maintains a firm policy of not granting asylum and not determining or recognising refugee status of any person. A Unified Screening Mechanism (USM) has been put in place to screen non-refoulement claims on all applicable grounds in one go. The procedures of the USM meet the high standards of fairness as required by law and compare most favourably with those adopted in other common law jurisdictions. Each non-refoulement claimant is also provided with publicly-funded legal assistance."
"At present, the Immigration Department (ImmD) can generally handle each new non-refoulement claim received instantly, and the Torture Claims Appeal Board has streamlined its processes to improve efficiency in handling appeal cases, with the appeal processing time drastically reduced to around four months. Moreover, the Judiciary has been proactively implementing a host of measures to ensure that non-refoulement claim related cases are handled as expeditiously as reasonably practicable, including increasing manpower to handle the growing number of cases, streamlining the relevant court procedures to enhance efficiency, etc."
"Non-refoulement claimants have no lawful status to stay in Hong Kong. Regardless of the outcome of their non-refoulement claims, claimants are not permitted to remain legally in Hong Kong and they have no right to work in Hong Kong. In those circumstances where it is necessary to detain non-refoulement claimants in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions, legal principles established by the Court and the prevailing detention policy, they are provided with adequate facilities. The HKSAR Government also provides humanitarian assistance to them for sustaining their livelihood in Hong Kong. At present, Hong Kong has three detention facilities offering a total of 940 places for detaining non-refoulement claimants, which accounts for about 6 per cent of some 15 800 claimants. The said report which stated approximately 8 700 were held in immigration facilities is seriously inconsistent with the facts."
Moreover, according to the HKSAR Government's updated removal policy, ImmD will proceed with the removal of unsubstantiated claimants from Hong Kong upon dismissal of their judicial review or relevant leave applications pertaining to their non-refoulement claims by the Court of First Instance (CFI) of the High Court, irrespective of whether there are outstanding court proceedings (including appeals lodged to the higher courts against the decisions of the CFI). The courts have also affirmed that the HKSAR Government's updated removal policy is lawful and reasonable."
The HKSAR Government spokesperson reiterated that, "the HKSAR steadfastly safeguards national sovereignty, security and development interests, and fully and faithfully lives up to this top priority of 'one country, two systems'. With the strong support from the motherland, and as the only city where the global advantage and the China advantage converge under 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong will continue to protect and promote human rights through security, development and co-operation, as well as to tell good stories of the HKSAR's human rights situation in a reasoned and robust manner."
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"Non-refoulement claimants have no lawful status to stay in Hong Kong. Regardless of the outcome of their non-refoulement claims, claimants are not permitted to remain legally in Hong Kong and they have no right to work in Hong Kong. In those circumstances where it is necessary to detain non-refoulement claimants in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions, legal principles established by the Court and the prevailing detention policy, they are provided with adequate facilities. The HKSAR Government also provides humanitarian assistance to them for sustaining their livelihood in Hong Kong. At present, Hong Kong has three detention facilities offering a total of 940 places for detaining non-refoulement claimants, which accounts for about 6 per cent of some 15 800 claimants. The said report which stated approximately 8 700 were held in immigration facilities is seriously inconsistent with the facts."
Moreover, according to the HKSAR Government's updated removal policy, ImmD will proceed with the removal of unsubstantiated claimants from Hong Kong upon dismissal of their judicial review or relevant leave applications pertaining to their non-refoulement claims by the Court of First Instance (CFI) of the High Court, irrespective of whether there are outstanding court proceedings (including appeals lodged to the higher courts against the decisions of the CFI). The courts have also affirmed that the HKSAR Government's updated removal policy is lawful and reasonable."
The HKSAR Government spokesperson reiterated that, "the HKSAR steadfastly safeguards national sovereignty, security and development interests, and fully and faithfully lives up to this top priority of 'one country, two systems'. With the strong support from the motherland, and as the only city where the global advantage and the China advantage converge under 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong will continue to protect and promote human rights through security, development and co-operation, as well as to tell good stories of the HKSAR's human rights situation in a reasoned and robust manner."
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