Hong Kong Police Gain New Powers Under National Security Law

On March 24, Hong Kong police now have new powers under the National Security Law to demand

passwords from suspects for phones and computers during investigations.

These changes also let customs officers grab item seen as seditious, even without arresting

anyone linked to national security threats.

Refusing to hand over access could mean up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $100,000

Hong Kong dollars while giving fake details.

By bringing three years behind bars and a $500,000 Hong Kong dollar penalty.

Earlier this week, the government published these tweaks to the Beijing imposed law from

2020, skipping the legislature and planning to.

Update lawmakers on Tuesday.

Critics like law experts say it hits privacy and fair trials hard, but officials insist

it fits the basic law and won't touch everyday folks with.

386 arrests so far.

Following high profile cases like media tycoon, Jimmy lies 20 year sentence for collusion.

As enforcement ramps up post 2019 protests, these rules aim to tighten control amid ongoing

scrutiny from abroad.