Hong Kong academic freedom declines post-June 2020 National Security Law, Human Rights Watch report states.
Since the Chinese government's National Security Law was enacted on June 30, 2020, academic freedom in Hong Kong has sharply declined, according to a report from Human Rights Watch and the Hong Kong Democracy Council. Students and faculty face increased self-censorship and harassment, with university authorities enforcing strict controls, penalizing peaceful protests, and censoring academic work. The report urges the repeal of the law and calls for protection of basic human rights in Hong Kong's universities.
September 25, 2024
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