Global NGOs Threatened for Participating in UN Human Rights Committee Review

On July 7, 8 and 12, 2022, the Hkgov commission, led by Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Erick Tsang Kwok-wai (center), attended the UN Human Rights Committee review of Hong Kong’s implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Photo of Information Services Department

The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) once again reviewed Hong Kong’s status under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It was the first time such a review took place since the “forceful” implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) on June 30, 2020.

During the three-day meeting, on July 7, 8, and 12, many UNHRC members raised concerns about the impact of the NSL on the human rights deterioration in Hong Kong.