Safeguarding National Security: Basic Law Article 23 Legislation

What does Article 23 of the Basic Law require the HKSAR to do?

• Create a new education curriculum.

• Enact laws to prohibit acts of treason, secession, sedition, and subversion.

• Develop a new transportation network.

• Establish a new financial system.

According to the text, what is the truth about the retrospective effect of the offences under Basic Law Article 23?

• They apply only to future acts.

• They have no retrospective effect.

• They have retrospective effect.

• They apply only to past acts.

What is the main purpose of the Basic Law Article 23 legislation?

• To increase tourism.

• To safeguard national security.

• To promote cultural exchange.

• To enhance trade relations.

Who will be affected by the offence of 'unlawful disclosure of information that appears to be confidential matter'?

• Tourists.

• Foreign investors.

• Public officers or government contractors.

• The media.

What is the relationship between the HKNSL and the Basic Law Article 23 legislation?

• They are unrelated.

• The HKNSL covers all acts under Article 23.

• The HKNSL replaces Article 23 legislation.

• Article 23 legislation is needed to cover acts not addressed by the HKNSL.

What is the impact of the Basic Law Article 23 legislation on the rights and freedoms of the public?

• It abolishes certain rights.

• It has no impact.

• It better protects rights and freedoms.

• It restricts all rights and freedoms.

What is the truth about making negative comments on HKSAR’s economy?

• It is encouraged by the government.

• It constitutes the offence of sedition.

• It does not constitute sedition if well-intentioned.

• It is punishable by law.

What is the definition of 'national security' according to the National Security Law of the People's Republic of China?

• The status of technological advancement.

• The status of political regime, sovereignty, and territorial integrity being free from threats.

• The status of economic prosperity.

• The status of cultural development.

What is the result of the public consultation on the Basic Law Article 23 Legislation?

• No clear consensus was reached.

• The consultation was canceled.

• Majority supported the legislation.

• Majority opposed the legislation.

What is the truth about local organizations accepting financial aid from foreign countries?

• They are encouraged to seek foreign aid.

• They must report all aid to the government.

• They can accept aid unless they are political bodies.

• They are prohibited from accepting any aid.