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Hong Kong: Freedom of Expression

Asked by Bobby DeanLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 73016

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on reports of UK police allegedly pressuring a Hong Kong activist to self-censor.

Answered by Catherine West

Freedom of speech and other fundamental rights of all people in the UK are protected under domestic law, regardless of nationality. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office works closely with the Home Office on a range of matters in support of Hong Kongers in the UK. While we do not comment on individual cases, police will rightly inform individuals if there is any assessed threat to their wellbeing and provide guidance on steps they can consider to enhance their personal safety.

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