Forum on 'Security Brings Prosperity'
by Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The "Security Brings Prosperity" forum is an annual event organized by the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This forum aims to enhance public understanding and awareness of the National Security Law (NSL) and its implications for Hong Kong's legal and social landscape.
The forum features a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions focusing on various aspects of the NSL. Topics include the substantive and procedural provisions of the law, comparative studies of national security laws in other jurisdictions, and the impact of the NSL on Hong Kong's legal system and society.
Notable speakers at past forums have included senior government officials, legal experts, and academics. The event also provides opportunities for networking and in-depth discussions among participants, fostering a comprehensive understanding of national security issues.
The forum is particularly relevant for legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and members of the public interested in national security and legal affairs. Attendees gain valuable insights into the NSL's application and its role in safeguarding Hong Kong's stability and prosperity.
Speakers(47)
Carrie Lam
Chief Executive at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Carrie Lam served as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, leading the region's administration and policy implementation.
Chen Dong
Deputy Director at Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Chen Dong was the Deputy Director of the Liaison Office, representing the Central People's Government in Hong Kong.
Chris Tang
Secretary for Security at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Chris Tang held the position of Secretary for Security, responsible for public safety and security matters in Hong Kong.
Deng Zhonghua
Deputy Director at Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
Deng Zhonghua was the Deputy Director at the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, focusing on policies related to Hong Kong and Macao.
Dr. Priscilla Leung Mei-fun
Member at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Dr. Priscilla Leung Mei-fun was a member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, involved in legal affairs.
Dr. Simon Lee Hoey
Member at Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee
Dr. Simon Lee Hoey was a member of the Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, promoting the understanding of the Basic Law.
Grenville Cross
Honorary Professor at Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong
Grenville Cross, QC, was an Honorary Professor at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law, sharing his knowledge in legal studies.
Henry Litton
Retired Judge at Court of Final Appeal
Henry Litton was a retired judge of Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal, contributing to the judiciary with his extensive legal expertise.
Huang Feng
Professor at Law School, Beijing Normal University
Professor Huang Feng taught at Beijing Normal University's Law School, specializing in legal education and research.
John Lee
Chief Secretary for Administration at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
John Lee served as the Chief Secretary for Administration, coordinating the administration of the Hong Kong government.
Judge Yang Wanming
Vice-President at Supreme People's Court
Judge Yang Wanming was the Vice-President of the Supreme People's Court, contributing to the judiciary at the national level.
Lei Jianbin
Director at Office for Constitution of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Lei Jianbin led the Office for Constitution, focusing on constitutional affairs within the Legislative Affairs Commission.
Li Hong
Professor at School of Law, Tsinghua University
Professor Li Hong was a faculty member at Tsinghua University's School of Law, focusing on legal scholarship.
Lim Chin Leng
Choh-Ming Li Professor of Law at Faculty of Law, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor Lim Chin Leng held the Choh-Ming Li Professorship at the Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law, focusing on legal studies.
Liu Guangyuan
Commissioner at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Liu Guangyuan served as the Commissioner, representing China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong.
Maggie Yang
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions at Department of Justice
Maggie Yang was the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, overseeing criminal prosecutions in Hong Kong.
Mr. Chen Dong
Deputy Director at Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. Chen Dong held the position of Deputy Director at the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, overseeing various administrative functions.
Mr. Chris Tang Ping-keung
Secretary for Security at Security Bureau
Mr. Chris Tang Ping-keung held the position of Secretary for Security at the Security Bureau, overseeing security matters in Hong Kong.
Mr. Deng Zhonghua
Deputy Director at Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
Mr. Deng Zhonghua served as Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, focusing on Hong Kong and Macao affairs.
Mr. Henry Denis Litton
Former Permanent Judge at Court of Final Appeal
Mr. Henry Denis Litton was a Former Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal, contributing to the judiciary.
Mr. Ian Grenville Cross, QC
Honorary Professor at Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong
Mr. Ian Grenville Cross, QC, served as an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong, sharing his legal expertise.
Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu
Chief Secretary for Administration at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu was the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, overseeing administrative functions.
Mr. Lei Jianbin
Director at Office for Constitution of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Mr. Lei Jianbin served as Director of the Office for Constitution of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, focusing on constitutional matters.
Mr. Liu Guangyuan
Commissioner at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. Liu Guangyuan served as the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, managing foreign affairs.
Mr. TANG Ping-keung
Secretary for Security at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. Tang Ping-keung served as the Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, overseeing security matters.
Mr. Zhang Yong
Deputy Director at Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Mr. Zhang Yong held the role of Deputy Director at the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, involved in legislative affairs.
Mr. Zheng Yanxiong
Head at Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. Zheng Yanxiong was the Head of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, responsible for national security matters.
Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor
Chief Executive at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor served as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, leading the government and representing Hong Kong in various capacities.
Ms. Maggie Yang Mei-kei
Director of Public Prosecutions (Acting) at Department of Justice
Ms. Maggie Yang Mei-kei was the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions at the Department of Justice, overseeing public prosecutions.
Ms. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, SC
Secretary for Justice at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Ms. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, SC, was the Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, leading the Department of Justice.
Priscilla Leung
Member at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Dr. Priscilla Leung served as a member of the Basic Law Committee, contributing to the interpretation and implementation of Hong Kong's Basic Law.
Professor Chin Leng Lim
Choh-Ming Li Professor of Law at Faculty of Law, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor Chin Leng Lim held the title of Choh-Ming Li Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, Chinese University of Hong Kong, contributing to legal education.
Professor Huang Feng
Professor at Law School, Beijing Normal University
Professor Huang Feng was a Professor at the Law School of Beijing Normal University, specializing in legal studies.
Professor Li Hong
Professor at School of Law, Tsinghua University
Professor Li Hong served as a Professor at the School of Law, Tsinghua University, contributing to legal education.
Professor Richard Cullen
Visiting Professor at Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong
Professor Richard Cullen was a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong, sharing his legal expertise.
Professor Xiong Qiuhong
Professor and Dean at Procedural Law Research Institute, China University of Political Science and Law
Professor Xiong Qiuhong served as Professor and Dean of the Procedural Law Research Institute at the China University of Political Science and Law, specializing in procedural law.
Professor Zhao Yun
Representative at Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law
Professor Zhao Yun served as a Representative at the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, focusing on private international law.
Professor Zhu Guobin
Professor at School of Law, City University of Hong Kong
Professor Zhu Guobin served as a Professor at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong, specializing in legal studies.
Richard Cullen
Visiting Professor at Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong
Professor Richard Cullen was a Visiting Professor at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law, contributing to legal academia.
Simon Lee
Member at Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee
Simon Lee is a member of the Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, involved in promoting understanding of the Basic Law.
Teresa Cheng
Secretary for Justice at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Teresa Cheng was the Secretary for Justice, overseeing legal affairs and the justice system in Hong Kong.
Xiong Qiuhong
Professor and Dean at Procedural Law Research Institute, China University of Political Science and Law
Professor Xiong Qiuhong was the Dean of the Procedural Law Research Institute, specializing in procedural law studies.
Yang Wanming
Vice President at Supreme People's Court of China
Yang Wanming served as Vice President of the Supreme People's Court, overseeing judicial matters at the national level.
Zhang Yong
Deputy Head at Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee
Zhang Yong held the position of Deputy Head at the Legislative Affairs Commission, contributing to legislative processes.
Zhao Yun
Representative at Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law
Professor Zhao Yun represented the Hague Conference on Private International Law's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, specializing in private international law.
Zheng Yanxiong
Director at Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Zheng Yanxiong led the Office for Safeguarding National Security, overseeing national security matters in Hong Kong.
Zhu Guobin
Professor at School of Law, City University of Hong Kong
Professor Zhu Guobin taught at City University of Hong Kong's School of Law, engaging in legal education and research.
Event Details
- Date
- July 5, 2021
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Online
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and the general public interested in national security and legal affairs.
- Attendees
- Varies annually