Carrie Lam comments on the removal of four Hong Kong opposition lawmakers
- 4 years ago
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said that lawmakers who are unable to uphold the Basic Law, the city’s mini-constitution, and pledge “allegiance to Hong Kong SAR” should be disqualified from the Legislative Council. She was speaking at a press conference on November 11, 2020, hours after four opposition members of Legco were removed. Their removal came after China’s top legislative body passed a resolution paving the way for Hong Kong authorities to unseat politicians for specific…