16/09/2025
《香港議會譴責聲明》
鑑於美國近日發生的查理·柯克（Charlie Kirk）在猶他谷大學公開演講時遭槍擊身亡事件，香港議會基於對生命、言論自由與公共安全的堅定信念，特此發表以下立場：
1）事件確認
1.1）2025 年 9 月 10 日，查理·柯克於美國猶他州奧勒姆市的猶他谷大學公開活動中演講期間遭人槍擊，隨後因傷勢過重不治身亡。
1.2）該事件發生於公開論壇中，該論壇本是為討論並表達意見與政治觀點的場合，直接涉及思想與言論自由。
2）香港議會立場
2.1）譴責暴力行為
香港議會強烈譴責針對查理·柯克的槍擊事件。暴力絕不應是政治或言論爭論的工具。任何形式的對立若演變成肢體或致命暴力，不僅破壞公共秩序，也傷害社會對言論自由與民主討論的信任。
2.2）捍衛言論自由
言論自由是現代民主社會的基石。即使不同意某人的觀點，也應允許其在和平對話、公正法治框架下表達立場。香港議會堅持：政治言論不應因立場不同而被威脅、恐嚇或遭受暴力。
2.3）法律與秩序的重要性
一切社會成員，包括公眾人物，在享有言論自由的同時，也必須在法律範圍內行事。對於此類政治暴力案件，應徹底調查、追究責任者，並確保法律體系能提供足夠的保護及制裁機制。
2.4）對香港與國際社會的呼籲
香港議會呼籲國際社會及各國政府重視此類案件，以示警惕：無論在何處，若言論自由被武力或恐懼所壓制，整個社會的言論空間與公眾信任都會被削弱。
在香港，我們亦呼籲政府與有關機構：保障公民言論自由與集會自由，維持安全環境，使多元觀點能被尊重，討論能在和平、開放與理性的氣氛中進行。
2.5）關於港版國安法
港版國安法事實上是言論自由的殺手。這條極具壓制性的惡法窒息了公開辯論，噤聲了異議聲音，使香港逐漸背離自由與民主的普世價值。若不立即撤銷此法，香港將繼續自外於國際自由社會的行列。
3）結語
查理·柯克之死令人震驚與哀痛，也提醒我們：言論自由從來不是理所當然，而必須積極防衛，以免被暴力蠶食。香港議會對其家屬與支持者致以深切慰問，並期望此事件能引發全球對政治及思想暴力的反思與改革。
香港將與國際民主社會同聲呼籲：捍衛言論自由，拒絕暴力。
香港議會
2025年9月13日
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The Statement of Hong Kong Parliament in response to the killing of Charlie Kirk
The Hong Kong Parliament's released Statements in response to the killing of Charlie Kirk:
In light of the recent tragedy happened in the United States, in which Charlie Kirk was fatally shot dead by a sniper bullet (whilst engaging in a public debate with crowds at Utah Valley University); the Hong Kong Parliament (HKP) issues the following statements: in pledging our condolences/supports to his family and friends.
We, Members of HKP, share the same belief in and commitments to uphold the important core values in life: freedom of expression for every individual without compromising or jeopardising one's own personal safety.
1.0 Reported and publicized account of the Incident
1.1 On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot dead during a public event attended by a huge crowd held at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, USA.
1.2. The attack occurred in a public forum intended for an open discussion and exchange of political views and ideas between Charlie Kirk and the crowd. Charlie had demonstrated in a big way, now at the cost of his own life, this universal right as enshrined by the right of freedom of thought and expression.
2.0 The Hong Kong Parliament Stance
2.1 Condemnation of violence
The Hong Kong Parliament strongly condemns the shooting and killing of Charlie Kirk. Violence must never be a means to serve to settle political or ideological disagreements and differences. When disagreements escalate into physical or lethal violence, they not only destroy public order but also erode society’s trusts in conducting free expression and civilized/rational/democratic dialogues.
2.2 Defense of Freedom of Expression
Freedom of speech and expression is the cornerstone of any modern democratic society. Even if one disagrees with another’s views, one's right to express them peacefully and within the internationally recognised framework/norms of law must be safeguarded. The Hong Kong Parliament affirms these rights unreservedly. Political views/opinions should never be silenced by threats, intimidation, or violence from individuals, institutions or governments.
2.3 Importance of Law and Order
All members of societies, including public figures, are entitled to exercise their rights to free speech within the internationally accepted norms of rule-of-law.
Political violence must be dealt with strongly and swiftly. Perpetrators must be held accountable for their sinister acts. Rule-of-law in any democratic society must be upheld by providing adequate/effective protection and deterrence against such acts.
2.4 An appeal to the International Communities
Members of The Hong Kong Parliament call on the international communities and governments worldwide to pay close attentions and take necessary actions to similar incidents, which happened and will continue to happen regularly in many places of the world.
2.5 On the Hong Kong National Security Law
The Hong Kong National Security Law is de facto killer of free speech. This draconian legislation has already suffocated open debate, silenced dissenting voices, and alienated Hong Kong from the rest of the democratic world communities (who subscribed to the universal values of freedom and democracy). Unless and until this law is abolished, Hong Kong will remain estranged from the global community of free societies.
The Members of HKP appeal to the international communities to help HKongers to eradicate the worsening freedom of speech situations in HK.
3.0 Conclusion
The death of Charlie Kirk is both shocking and deeply saddening. It reminds us that freedom of expressions is never automatically granted; it must be actively fought and defended against the corrosive forces as well as forces toxicated by violence. The Hong Kong Parliament expresses its deepest condolences to Charlie Kirk's family, friends and supporters. We hope that this tragedy will prompt global alert, reflection and actions against political and ideological violence.
Hong Kong stands together with democratic societies around the world and calls for unity together to defend freedom of expressions, renounce and reject violence.
Hong Kong Parliament
13-09-2025
