Voices of Support, Awards and Recognition
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Letter from Member of European Parliament to European Friends of Falun Gong
2002-12-15'Thanks you for your letter on the Hong Kong authoritys introduction of Article 23 legislation and the implications for the Falun Gong...I have raised this issue in a letter to Chris Pattern, now the EUs Commissioner for External Relations, and whom I know takes these issues very seriously.' -
Letter from Friends of Falun Gong Ireland to the Hong Kong government Concerning Article 23
2002-12-15If the Hong Kong government wishes to continue to be seen as a democratic, open and free society then it must abandon the implementation of this proposed law. Not to do so threatens all those who live and work in Hong Kong, including those of its citizens who wish to practice Falun Gong, and those who wish to defend the right of others to do so. -
Ireland: Speeches at the International Human Rights Day in Dublin, December 12
2002-12-14'My name is David Norris. Im a member of the upper house of the Irish Parliament and Im standing here today outside the Irish Parliament and protesting about the treatment of Falun Dafa practitioners within China and the infringement of their human rights.' -
BBC Monitoring: China: Complaint lodged in France against Vice-Premier Li Lanqing
2002-12-12'A complaint has been lodged in France by Belgian and French nationals in the name of universal competence against Chinese Vice-Premier Li Lanqing during a visit [of Li Lanqing to France].' -
Speech by Vice-Chairman of European Friends of Falun Gong on International Human Rights Day
2002-12-11'We appeal in the strongest terms to those in positions of power in Hong Kong not to allow China to exert its influence on the administration of affairs in Hong Kong. They must stand up to China and maintain the One country two systems principle in the spirit in which it was agreed in 1997.' -
Amnesty International Press Release: Hong Kong: Article 23 Legislation -- The Potential for Abuse
2002-12-10"As they stand, the proposals go far beyond what is needed to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law and may increase restrictions on fundamental human rights," the international human rights organisation said. "There is a danger that those exercising these rights could be imprisoned as prisoners of conscience." -
UK Parliament Debate Article 23 Two Chairmen Express Concern
2002-12-07Parliament HK Committee Chairman: HK government must demonstrate that they would not be forced to ban organisations that were banned in the mainland. Chairman of the Parliament all-party group on China The House has continuing responsibilities in relation to Hong Kong under the terms of the joint declaration. -
The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Expresses Concern Over Article 23
2002-12-07"If the Government's aspiration to become Asia's World City is to be fulfilled then it must ensure that the rights and freedoms (as outlined in the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law) are protected, the rule of law remains intact, and the "one country two systems" principle is upheld." -
MEP's Question to the European Commission
2002-12-06'What approaches will be adopted by the European Commission to prevent the Hong Kong government from legislating on the Article 23 of the Basic Law?' -
UK Foreign Secretary: "any new legislation [in HK] must be compatible with these rights and freedoms"
2002-12-06"As Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell said yesterday, the UK has a responsibility to ensure that rights and freedoms enshrined in the Joint Declaration are maintained - and that any new legislation must be compatible with these rights and freedoms and with maintaining Hong Kong's autonomy." -
A Statement by the British Consulate General on the Hong Kong Governments Proposals to Implement Article 23
2002-12-06"We are closely following the debate on the SAR Governments proposals for legislation to fulfil their obligations under Article 23 of the Basic Law. As a co-signatory to the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong we have a responsibility to ensure that the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Joint Declaration are maintained." -
UK: MPs Raise Falun Gong in Parliament Debate
2002-12-05Mr. Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, stated, If we allow ourselves to be seen as tolerating such abuses, the danger is that the view from inside China will be that we are more than tolerating themthat we accept and agree with them. That would be entirely regrettable. -
Czech Republic: Letter of Support from Vice Chairman of the Czech Senate to Dafa practitioners during the NATO Summit
2002-12-05"But what the world today does not need less of is quietening down, meditation and knowing oneself. Only in this way shall we all be able to feel free and safe. Falun Gong connects both of these needs. That is the reason why I am personally sympathetic to the Falun Gong movement." -
Finland: Letter to a Practitioner from a Parliament Minister
2002-12-05"The EU has repeatedly expressed to Chinas authorities its concern of the actions against spiritual groups. The EU has also in the same way brought up with Chinas authorities some single cases concerning members of Falun Gong. This will be done in the future too." -
UK: MPs raise their Concerns over Hong Kongs Article 23 legislation
2002-12-05Dr Stephen Ladyman MP said this is an issue about which I am deeply concerned. Dr Ladyman has raised the issue with both the HK authorities and the UK Foreign Ministry.