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RAPID RESPONSE | September 5, 2026 | P5-EVT-2026-0905-01

Hong Kong police have arrested three people over alleged seditious conduct connected to an August 31 remembrance outside Prince Edward MTR station. The allegations have not been adjudicated.

Holding flowers, remembering a disputed historical event and expressing political views should not by themselves establish criminal intent. Authorities should disclose the specific words and conduct relied upon, preserve access to counsel and judicial review, and avoid treating remembrance itself as evidence of sedition.

National-security laws must be applied narrowly, transparently and consistently with fundamental freedoms.

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