Teachers briefed about national security law
Hong Kong, 24 August 2020: Hong Kong’s new national security law and its potential impact on schools were discussed when Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Alex Liu gave an online presentation to teachers.
Mr Liu outlined the law’s main provisions and highlighted areas of particular interest to educators. “The law sets parameters for certain academic subjects and broadly directs what may be taught and discussed in classrooms. The audience were eager to learn more and understand the new guidelines,” he said.
The national security law, implemented on 30 June, outlaws acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. It was implemented through Annex III under the Basic Law and fully endorsed by the Hong Kong government with the aim of restoring stability to the territory after recent civil unrest.
Mr Liu gave his presentation to teaching staff at Lions College in Kwai Chung where he has a voluntary role as Deputy School Supervisor and sits on the Incorporated Management Committee. “While I discussed the law in general, my presentation was particularly focused on the role of the school and how the law affects the teaching materials, the school environment and interactions between students and staff. Hopefully the teachers now have more clarity,” he added.
Alex Liu gives his online talk highlighting the national security law’s impact on schools.
