Source
The NSL, Article 43 rules, local Article 23 legislation, NPCSC interpretation, and current procedural regulations.
Instrument A302; effective 30 June 2020
Central legislation establishing offences of secession, subversion, terrorist activities, and collusion with foreign or external forces, plus institutions and procedures for national security enforcement in Hong Kong.
Instrument A303; effective 7 July 2020
Rules specifying police powers for searches, exit restrictions, asset freezing, online content removal, information production, surveillance, and related investigative measures.
G.N. (E.) 74 of 2020
Guidance issued under Schedule 6 of the Article 43 Implementation Rules, including authorization procedures, proportionality, legal professional privilege, journalistic material, emergency authorization, and oversight obligations.
Instrument A304; adopted 30 December 2022
Interpretation addressing the Committee for Safeguarding National Security, Chief Executive certificates, and questions concerning overseas counsel in national security cases.
Instrument A305; effective 23 March 2024
Hong Kong's local Article 23 legislation covering treason, insurrection, sabotage, external interference, state secrets and espionage, and related investigatory and procedural powers.
Instrument A305C; L.N. 67 of 2026
Subsidiary legislation clarifying the classification mechanism for other HKSAR offences that are treated as offences endangering national security when certified by the Chief Executive.
Information Services Department portal; last revised 21 October 2025
Official gateway linking the National Security Law, Article 43 Implementation Rules, and interception/covert surveillance guidelines.
G.N. (E.) 174 of 2025; Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, s. 60(1)
Order prohibiting the operation or continued operation in Hong Kong of Hong Kong Parliament and Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union under section 60(1) of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.