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'RIP rule of law': Makeshift memorial set up in Hong Kong amid contentious security law ruling

2020-06-30 25 Dailymotion

Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have set up a makeshift memorial as China passed a controversial national security law.<br /><br />Footage shows many bouquets of flowers with messages such as "RIP rule of law" and "RIP one country two systems." The memorial also has tributes to a young woman who committed suicide this time last year.<br /><br />The security law now punishes subversion to the central Chinese government with life in prison.<br /><br />Also included in the new legislation is life in prison for terrorism and colluding with foreign forces.<br /><br />The video was filmed two hours prior to the law becoming effective.

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