Canada’s former Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific, David Kilgour, another International Patron of Hong Kong Watch, also addressed the briefing. In a discussion, former Deputy Consul of general of Canada in Hong Kong, Michael Kovrig’s case was raised as an example of how the legal system works in China. It was emphasised that Mr Kovrig is denied access to lawyers and subjected to repeated interrogations. He is held in what is known as a “black jail”, outside the standard legal system and in isolation, where he is subjected to 24-hours surveillance in floodlit cells.

Peter Kent MP attended the roundtable along with 15 staff of Members of Parliament from all parties and advisers to Prime Minister’s office.

Hong Kong Watch understands that the Canadian Foreign Ministery (Global Affairs Canada) are currently examining the existing Canada-Hong Kong extradition treaty, in view the proposed changes.

For further information see Hong Kong Watch’s new briefing on the extradition law.



