The United Kingdom condemned Hong Kong authorities for offering payments for information on pro-democracy activists residing in Britain. Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed concerns over the cash rewards linked to the arrests of 19 activists, indicative of transnational repression. The bounties vary significantly, reaching up to one million Hong Kong dollars. Despite these condemnations, the British government is considering reintroducing an extradition agreement with Hong Kong, raising fears of potential extraditions related to the national security law imposed by Beijing.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper issued a joint statement condemning Hong Kong authorities for offering payment to assist in the arrest of pro-democracy activists.
The bounties for information range from 200,000 to one million Hong Kong dollars, illustrating a concerning trend of transnational repression against opposition voices.
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