Hong Kong publishes order for INTERPOL meetings
Hkgov · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong government has published an order in the Government Gazette to give legal effect to privileges and immunities for INTERPOL and related personnel during two meetings to be held in the city. The 231st Executive Committee Session is scheduled for November 29, and the 94th General Assembly Session will run from November 30 to December 3 in Hong Kong. The order was made by the Chief Executive in Council under the International Organizations (Privileges & Immunities) Ordinance. It will be tabled before the Legislative Council on October 21 for negative vetting and will come into operation the same day
Key Points
- The order was published in the Government Gazette on October 16 and covers INTERPOL’s 231st Executive Committee Session and 94th General Assembly Session
- INTERPOL’s General Assembly, its highest governing body, meets annually for member representatives to discuss policing issues and strengthen global collaboration
- The 94th General Assembly will be held in Hong Kong from November 30 to December 3, following the Executive Committee session on November 29
- The Executive Committee, chaired by the President of INTERPOL, oversees implementation of General Assembly decisions and the administration of the General Secretariat
- The Central People’s Government and INTERPOL previously signed an agreement granting privileges and immunities for the meetings hosted by China in Hong Kong
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the order sets the legal framework needed for the city to host two high-level INTERPOL meetings under arrangements agreed between the Central People’s Government and INTERPOL. The government has also linked the events to presenting Hong Kong’s role under “one country, two systems” and to supporting the successful staging of the meetings