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A
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lyrics of which are substantially the same as the Song),
(i) with the intent or in circumstances capable of
inciting others to commit secession contrary to [NSL
21], or (ii) with a seditious intention as defined in
section 9 of the Crimes Ordinance; 6 and in particular
to advocate the separation of the [HKSAR] from the
[PRC];
B
C
D
(b)
E
F
G
H
I
broadcasting, performing, printing, publishing, selling,
offering for sale, distributing, disseminating,
displaying or reproducing in any way including on the
internet and/or any media accessible online and/or any
internet-based platform or medium, the Song
(including [the 32 Items]), whether its melody or lyrics
or in combination (including any adaption of the Song,
the melody and/or lyrics of which are substantially the
same as the Song), in such a way: (i) as to be likely to
be mistaken as the national anthem insofar as the
HKSAR is concerned; or (ii) as to suggest that the
HKSAR is an independent state and has a national
anthem of her own; with intent to insult the national
anthem, contrary to section 7 of the National Anthem
Ordinance (‘NAO’);7
J
K
(d)
L
M
O
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
(c)
N
A
8.
assisting, causing, procuring, inciting, aiding, abetting
others to commit or participate in any of the acts as set
out in paragraph 1(a) or (b) above; or
knowingly authorizing, permitting or allowing others
to commit any of the acts or participate in any of the
acts as set out in 1(a) or (b) above.”
Paragraph 2 of the Indorsement of Claim states that without
limiting the generality of paragraph 1, the injunction sought covers (a) the
K
L
M
N
O
32 Items; and (b) any adaptation of the Song, the melody and/or lyrics of
P
Q
which are substantially the same as the Song.
Paragraphs 3 and 4
respectively ask for a usual ceasing order and consequential directions
P
Q
and/or relief.
R
R
S
S
T
U
V
6
7
Cap 200. It has been repealed by the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance
(Instrument A305) which came into force on 23 March 2024. The offences of seditious intention
are now contained in sections 23 and 24 of that Ordinance.
Instrument A405.
T
U
V