Hong Kong residents could face life in prison for breaking a controversial new security law brought in by the Chinese government.

Why is there a new security law, what do we know about it and how far reaching will it be?

China’s legislature has begun reviewing a controversial national security Bill for Hong Kong that critics say will severely compromise human rights in the semi-autonomous territory.

Critics say the measure, which criminalises secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces, devastates Hong Kong’s autonomy

China's parliament has passed new national security legislation for Hong Kong that critics warned would rob the territory of its autonomy.

China has approved a contentious law that would allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong.