Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2950(RSP)
Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 28 November 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 28 November 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
28 November 2024 · decision 1
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law
Adopted 473 for · 23 against · 98 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text condemns their imprisonment and demands their immediate and unconditional release, along with all others detained for exercising freedoms.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The new version adds a condemnation of Hong Kong's role in evading sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 28 Nov 2024
AI summary:The European Parliament resolution condemns the sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists under the national security law and calls for the repeal of the NSL and SNSO, and for the release of all political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Nov 2024
Tabled for plenary· 25 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance in Hong Kong, and the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai and 45 activists. It demands their release and the repeal of the laws.
Tabled for plenary· 25 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0212/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai and the sentencing of 45 activists in Hong Kong under the national security law, and demands their release.
Tabled for plenary· 25 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the sentencing of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under national security laws and urges the repeal of those laws.
Tabled for plenary· 25 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0211/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns the detention and conviction of Hong Kong activists under the National Security Law, calling for their release and the law's repeal.
Tabled for plenary· 25 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0208/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns the sentencing of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under the National Security Law, including the 'Hong Kong 47' case and the detention of Jimmy Lai, and urges their release.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
28 November 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 28 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0208/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0211/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0212/2024Adopted text TA10-0051/2024
27 November 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 27 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0208/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0211/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0212/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2950(RSP)