In accordance with current laws, prisoners may receive a second of their sentence reduced for good behavior.
However, with the state’s new national security law Content 23 that was passed in March, things have changed.
A slave who has been found guilty of violating the laws of national safety cannot be exonerated unless the director of custodial services is satisfied that the action will certainly “violate the interests of national security.”
A inmate was scheduled to be released soon after two years of confinement, according to Mr. Yau. But, the new law required him to sit for another six weeks.
” Despite anger, he had only focus on studying, and reached out to us for books to help pass the time”, Mr Yau added.
AREAS TO BUILD A Superior HONG KONG
CNA spoke with Mrs. Regina Ip, the chairman of the important Hong Kong executive council and a member of the legislative government, to find out what has changed since the demonstrations.
When questioned about how the government is assisting young protesters in reintegrating into society, Mrs. Ip cited the Correctional Services Department’s treatment program.
She questioned whether like young protesters could actually have faith in the state.
” They ask for mercy, but do they really understand, accept that they have damaged culture and a lot of harm to our country and world”? she asked.
” I believe that people may try to comprehend and accept Hong Kong as it is.”
Kenny is one of these younger people, many of whom left Hong Kong shortly after the protests. However, he claimed he is staying put.
He added that in the short term, he wants to get more involved in campaigning. Additionally, he suggested considering working as a charity for Project Change or other similar organizations.
Because the majority of those who took part in the 2019 protest do n’t intend to harm the society, he said, the government may consider hiring someone like me on a case by case basis.
” Instead, we wish to build a better Hong Kong”.