Hong Kong Government Body to Investigate Anti-Extradition Bill Protests

Hong Kong Government Body to Investigate Anti-Extradition Bill Protests
Police officers use baton to disperse anti-extradition protesters during a clash outside the Legislative Council Complex on July 1, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images
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Hong Kong’s civilian body for investigating police misconduct, the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC), announced on July 2 that it would compile a detailed study of recent anti-extradition bill protests.

“In light of the widespread public concerns, the IPCC will proactively make a detailed study of the POEs [Public Order Events],” the IPCC said in a July 2 press release.
Iris Tao
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Iris Tao is a Washington correspondent covering the White House for NTD. Prior to her work at the White House, she reported on U.S. politics and U.S.–China relations from NTD’s New York headquarters. She holds degrees in journalism and economics from Boston University.
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