The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force issued notices in writing to various organisations on August 25 this year requesting for information, pursuant to Schedule 5 of the Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Police reiterate that failing to provide information in time will be liable to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for half year. If any information provided is false, incorrect, or incomplete, the person who has provided the information is liable to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for two years.
Police noticed an organisation openly expressed that it will not follow the above legal requirement. Police stressed follow up actions will be taken in accordance with the law should any person or organisation fail to follow the requirement.
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