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UK Extradition Act Changes Raise Concerns for Dissidents

7/25/2025

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The UK government's proposal to amend the Extradition Act 2003 has sparked alarm among activists, as it could pave the way for extraditions to Hong Kong on a case-by-case basis. Critics, like Shadow Minister Alicia Kearns, warn that this move threatens the safety of dissidents fleeing the oppressive national security law, especially with the treaty still suspended since 2020.

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The UK government's proposal to amend the Extradition Act 2003 has sparked alarm among activists, as it could pave the way for extraditions to Hong Kong on a case-by-case basis. Critics, like Shadow Minister Alicia Kearns, warn that this move threatens the safety of dissidents fleeing the oppressive national security law, especially with the treaty still suspended since 2020.