Topic: extradition law
Extradition laws have become a significant tool for governments to suppress dissent and control free expression. In places like Hong Kong, these laws have led to increased censorship and threats against individuals for their speech, as seen in actions against teachers and artists. The implications for privacy and individual liberty are profound, as these laws can facilitate the targeting of activists and dissenters.
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Teachers in Hong Kong threatened with suspension for “hate speech” online
The authoritarian crack down on “hate speech” has reached Hong Kong.
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Web Summit Rise Conference 2020 postponed due to unrest in Hong Kong
The event will now take place in 2021.
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Blizzard is the latest company to bend the knee to China
The player shouted in the stream “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!”. Shortly after the video would be cut,…
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Instagram censors artist Yuumei over #FreeHongKong art, calls it “hate speech”
Yuumei believes that this is a direct attack by the Chinese government who have taken advantage of the social network…
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Hong Kong protesters use offline message apps Bridgefy and FireChat to avoid censorship
This type of offline app has a crucial role in circumventing censors – even if the authorities, too, can hop…
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Telegram has been a valuable tool for Hong Kong protesters standing up to mainland China
Telegram has been particularly important in sharing news, information and organizing without giving away individual identities.