Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the new Hong Kong National Security Law, and (2) the blocking of Hong Kong Watch’s website in the territory; and whether they will update their travel advice for Hong Kong.

The National Security Law (NSL) constitutes a clear and serious breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. It violates the high degree of autonomy of executive and legislative powers and independent judicial authority, provided for in the Joint Declaration. The UK is a fierce champion of freedom, democracy, human rights and adherence to international rules so we will continue to make clear our strong opposition to the NSL.

The UK has already taken a number of actions in response to developments in Hong Kong. These include introducing a new bespoke immigration path for British Nationals (Overseas) (BNOs), suspending our extradition treaty with Hong Kong indefinitely, and extending our arms embargo on mainland China to Hong Kong.

FCDO Travel Advice pages remain under constant review to ensure they hold the most up-to-date information and advice on the most relevant issues for British nationals. We will continue to ensure our Travel Advice reflects the current situation and any assessment of risk for British nationals.