Hong Kong backs down on extradition Bill after massive protests
that sparked massive protests, but did not step down despite calls for her to do so.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference at the government headquarters in Hong Kong on Jun 15, 2019. About 1 million people marched through Hong Kong last Sunday to protest the Bill, according to organisers of the march. Street demonstrations through the week were met with tear gas and rubber bullets from the police, plunging the city into turmoil."I feel deep sorrow and regret that the deficiencies in our work and various other factors have stirred up substantial controversies and disputes in society following the relatively calm periods of the past two years," Lam said.
Lam had said the extradition law is necessary to prevent criminals using Hong Kong as a place to hide and that human rights will be protected by the city's court which will decide on the extraditions on a case-by-case basis.READ: Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore as fears rise over new extradition law
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