Decision
The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John
- Effect
- Adopted
- Result
- show of hands — no count
- Date
- 25 April 2024
- Kind
- Resolution
More facts (6)
- Text
- Motion B-9-2024-0258
- Dossier
- 2024-2700
- Source
- Motion for a resolution
- Votes
- 6 votes · 0 roll calls
- Sitting
- Thursday 25 April 2024
- Final vote
- 169087
Result
The final vote and what it means for this kind of decision.
Show of hands — no count
Adopted.
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
5 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Debate speakers and how they voted
The debate speakers are not available right now.
All votes on this decision, 6
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final vote — text as a whole Motion for a resolution (as a whole) | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 2 | Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0238/2024 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 3 | Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0241/2024 | Show of hands | Lapsed |
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| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0238/2024 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 3 | Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0241/2024 | Show of hands | Lapsed |
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0254/2024 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 5 | Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0257/2024 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 6 | Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0258/2024 | Show of hands | Lapsed |
Text
The text voted on.
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The resolution condemns the adoption of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) in Hong Kong, expressing concern over its broad provisions and increased penalties.
Dossier
Where the dossier stands and its other decisions in plenary.
2024/2700(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject
Parliament adopted the text on 25 April 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
Show the 3 steps of the dossier
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote · Adopted 25 April 2024 (done)
- Parliament’s position · Final (done)
Connections
What this decision touches: the procedural chain, the same text, running issues, votes that split the chamber the same way.
No connections found for this decision.
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2024). “The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John”. Decision, 25 April 2024. votingId 169087, document B-9-2024-0258, reference 2024-2700. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2024-04-25/15 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Results of votes, sitting of 25 April 2024 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2024-04-25-VOT_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2024-04-25, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meetings/MTG-PL-2024-04-25/decisions?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-decision-2024-04-25-15,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John}},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-04-25},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2024-04-25/15}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2024-04-25/15},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Decision. votingId 169087, document B-9-2024-0258, reference 2024-2700. Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2024-04-25-VOT\_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2024-04-25 (CC BY 4.0)}
}