Human rights, Asia, particularly China. Founder of The Rights Practice. European. Tweets my own.
London, England
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Nicola Macbean retweeted
来自英国外交大臣伊薇特·库珀的一则重要信息。
"The UK condemns the politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai that has resulted in today’s guilty verdict.
"Jimmy Lai has been targeted by the Chinese and Hong Kong governments for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression. Beijing’s National Security Law was imposed on Hong Kong to silence China’s critics. The UK has repeatedly called for the National Security Law to be repealed and for an end to the prosecution of all individuals charged under it.
"We continue to call for Mr Lai’s immediate release, for all necessary treatment and for full access to independent medical professionals."
@YvetteCooperMP, Foreign Secretary
Nicola Macbean retweeted
That is, an independent committee without statutory powers to investigate, as it’s not even in the name.
BREAKING: Hong Kong leader orders independent committee to probe cause of deadly Tai Po blaze. In full: hongkongfp.com/2025/12/02/br…
I’m looking forward to introducing this webinar tomorrow as part of events to mark World Day against the Death Penalty.
[WEBINAR]Towards Qualified Capital Defence in Asia: KL Guidelines and What’s more?
10 October 2025
18:00 (Japan), 17:00 (Taiwan, Malaysia), 16:00 (Jakarta), 14:30 (India)
Center for Prisoners’ Rights Japan (CPR)
prisonersrights.org/info/eve…
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Nicola Macbean retweeted
“...issuing of further arrest warrants and bounties on individuals living in the UK is another example of transnational repression. It encourages reckless behaviour on UK soil and damages Hong Kong’s international reputation." @YvetteCooperMP @DavidLammy
gov.uk/government/news/joint…
Very relieved to read this and I hope it stays this way while rule of law in Hong Kong continues to deteriorate.
This is entirely incorrect. The treaty remains suspended. The new law completes the severing of extradition ties.
We are resolute in our commitment to human rights, the rule of law, and safety of all in the UK. That goes for all Hong Kongers who have made our country their home.
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This is very concerning. How on earth did this idea even get off the ground?
The 2019 protests were about fear of extradition to China. And since 2020 we have seen the rule of law in Hong Kong look more like what @RightsPractice observes on the mainland.
Government plans to reintroduce extradition cooperation with Hong Kong are highly concerning.
Why does the Government deem this reasonable when freedom of expression, political freedom and the rule of law in Hong Kong have been crushed by The National Security Law and the extradition of Hong Kongers to mainland China made possible?
I urge the Government to give urgent reassurances on how this system will be safely managed and what protections will be put in place to ensure no Hong Konger, CCP critic or anyone targeted by the CCP will be extradited under the new arrangement.
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Our purpose in producing this report was to illustrate the systemic nature of state-imposed forced labour in China and the way it operates in places of detention and through labour transfer schemes.
It is driven by political rather than economic interests.
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READ our important new report: When the State Makes you Work. The use of state-imposed forced labour in China.
State-imposed forced labour is a systemic practice in China using both the state’s powers to detain and to assign labour.
rights-practice.org/news/rep…
Nicola Macbean retweeted
READ our important new report: When the State Makes you Work. The use of state-imposed forced labour in China.
State-imposed forced labour is a systemic practice in China using both the state’s powers to detain and to assign labour.
rights-practice.org/news/rep…
Nicola Macbean retweeted
Last year’s exoneration of Hakamada Iwao laid bare unfairness of Japan’s criminal justice system and #deathpenalty. Instead of moving to reform and ensure full protection of #humanrights, government has chosen to resume executions. A significant setback
amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2…
A very thoughtful exhibition on Hong Kong’s social movements.
In London until the 26th May. Do go along. @RightsPractice was proud to help bring this together.
waysofremembering.hkaa.co/
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Nicola Macbean retweeted
Li Yanhe grew up in #China but moved to Taiwan in 2009, where he started Gusa Press, publishing Chinese books and translations, incl. ones critical of the CCP.
He returned home to see family in 2023. On March 26, he was sentenced to 3 yrs in prison.
Nicola Macbean retweeted
!!!!!!! Devastating Confirmed News!!!!!!
The Thai Prime Minister has effectively condemned 40 Uyghur refugees to grave danger by repatriating them to China, despite their long-standing ordeal of severe mistreatment in a Thai refugee center and the well-documented risk of torture and possible death upon their return. This act makes Thailand complicit in egregious human rights violations, and it must be held accountable for its role in perpetuating what amounts to an act of genocide. She is also individually responsible.
Nicola Macbean retweeted
"Thailand's transfer of Uyghur detainees to China constitutes a blatant violation of Thailand's obligation under domestic and international laws," said @PearsonElaine, Asia Director, @hrw.
Read the full statement below:
ALT “Thailand’s transfer of Uyghur detainees to China constitutes a blatant violation of Thailand's obligations under domestic and international laws. The men now face a high risk of torture, enforced disappearance, and long-term imprisonment in China. This is a shocking reprise of the cruel and illegal conduct of the Thai military junta ten years ago, when Thai officials transferred over a hundred Uyghurs to Chinese officials who then forcibly transported them to China, hooded and in shackles.” “Until yesterday, senior Thai officials had made multiple public assurances that these men would not be transferred, including to allies and UN officials. The government’s actions undermine Thailand’s credibility on the international stage and as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.” “Concerned governments should do everything in their power to demand the Chinese government provide access to the detainees by independent observers and relevant UN mechanisms.”
Nicola Macbean retweeted
Iranian human rights defender #SharifehMohammadi is facing execution after a Revolutionary Court sentenced her to death again in Feb 2025 following a grossly unfair trial. Her conviction & death sentence must be quashed & Sharifeh Mohammadi released NOW! amnesty.org/en/documents/mde…
Nicola Macbean retweeted
The UK Human Rights Ambassador @ESandersFCDO yesterday met Sebastien Lai, the son of Jimmy Lai.
🇬🇧 continues to call on #HongKong authorities to immediately release #JimmyLai
@FCDOHumanRights | @SimonManleyFCDO | @ukinchina | @caoilfhionnanna | @SupportJimmyLai | @ekaramurza
Nicola Macbean retweeted
“My father turns 78 this year. With his current National Security Law trial that is ongoing at this very moment, he stands to face a maximum sentence of life in prison, though just another 5 years will probably have the same effect given his age and health... In a recent court hearing, after a heated exchange, my father replied, ‘In the end of the day, the truth will come out in the kingdom of God, and that is good enough for me.’”
—Sebastien Lai at #GenevaSummit2025
@SupportJimmyLai
Nicola Macbean retweeted
Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman faces execution in #Singapore this Thursday. Several #humanrights violations affect his case, which would render his execution arbitrary and unlawful under int'l law+standards. Help us ask @govsingapore to stop execution
amnesty.org/en/documents/asa…
