Hong Kong officials slam Canada for suspending extradition treaty

HONG KONG: Canada's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong is a political move overriding the rule of law, the citys senior officials said on Saturday. They added that such a decision was an attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs after the city's promulgation of the national security law, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP) newspaper. The criticisms came as Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng also said on Saturday that offenders under the new law could be disqualified for life from running for local elections. China on Tuesday imposed the legislation on Hong Kong that prohibits acts of succession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced on Friday that his country would suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. (IANS) 

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