Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John
- Reference
- 2024/2700(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 25 April 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (2)
- Decisions in plenary
- None yet
- Versions
- 7 versions
Where it stands
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- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 25 April 2024
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
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The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 0
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Versions, 7
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament25 Apr 2024
Adopted text TA9-0371/2024 TA-9-2024-0371
Tabled for plenary24 Apr 2024
Joint motion RC-B9-0238/2024 RC-9-2024-0238
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0241/2024 B-9-2024-0241
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0257/2024 B-9-2024-0257
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0254/2024 B-9-2024-0254
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0258/2024 B-9-2024-0258
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0238/2024 B-9-2024-0238
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- Adopted text TA9-0371/2024: Parliament's resolution strongly condemns the adoption of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) in Hong Kong, saying it erases fundamental freedoms, and urges the PRC and Hong Kong to repeal the National Security Law (NSL) and the SNSO.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0241/2024: Parliament condemns the adoption of the Article 23 Law in Hong Kong, which restricts freedoms and has extra-territorial and retroactive application. It demands the repeal of both national security laws and the release of detained activists.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0257/2024: A resolution condemning Hong Kong's new security law and urging its repeal, the release of detained activists, and EU action including sanctions and suspension of extradition treaties.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0254/2024: This resolution urges the Hong Kong authorities to repeal the National Security Law and Article 23, and calls for the release of detained activists and journalists.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0258/2024: The resolution condemns the adoption of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) in Hong Kong, expressing concern over its broad provisions and increased penalties.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0238/2024: This resolution strongly condemns the adoption of the Safeguarding National Security Bill in Hong Kong, which expands the National Security Law and erases fundamental freedoms. It urges the release of all pro-democracy activists and calls for sanctions against officials.
What changed
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Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 24 Apr 2024–25 Apr 2024
25 April 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 25 Apr 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0238/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0241/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0254/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0257/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0258/2024Adopted text TA9-0371/2024
24 April 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 24 Apr 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0238/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0241/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0254/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0257/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0258/2024
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Sources & citation
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- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John”. Dossier. reference 2024/2700(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2700 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Legislative Observatory (OEIL), 2024/2700(RSP), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F2700(RSP). Data: European Parliament Open Data, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/ (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2024-2700,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2700}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2700},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. reference 2024/2700(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F2700(RSP). Data: European Parliament Open Data (CC BY 4.0)}
}