UK foreign office ministers have threatened sanctions against those Hong Kong officials found guilty of human rights abuses amid the ongoing street protests. The Foreign Office said it was "seriously concerned" about reports that a number of people had been arrested in connection with protests on Sunday and Monday. This marks the first time a minister has suggested using the laws in the context of Hong Kong.
UK foreign office ministers have threatened sanctions against those Hong Kong officials found guilty of human rights abuses amid the ongoing street protests. A letter sent by Asia and Pacific minister Heather Wheeler - which was found on social media by Hong Kong protesters - laid out how the UK government would bring in human rights legislation which would allow it to impose sanctions against these people. This marks the first time a minister has suggested using the laws in the context of Hong Kong.