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People in Hong Kong could face life in jail for breaking a controversial and sweeping new security law imposed by China (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Critics say the new law effectively curtails protest and undermines Hong Kong's freedoms.

The territory was handed back to China from British control in 1997, but under a unique agreement supposed to protect certain freedoms that people in mainland China do not enjoy - including freedom of speech.

Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, defended the law, saying it filled a "gaping hole" in national security.

Details have been closely guarded and the Beijing-backed politician admitted she had not seen the draft before commenting.

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