Electoral Rights and Democracy
Disqualification of election candidates and the absence of universal suffrage in Macau
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澳門研究小組
Monitoring human rights and treaty compliance in Macau through independent research and engagement with international organisations
Explore TopicsThe Macau Research Group (MRG) is comprised of international researchers with backgrounds in social, political and legal studies who share an interest in Macau. MRG researches Macau and China’s obligations under international treaties, with a focus on human rights. The group engages with UN treaty bodies and international organisations to advance the protection of rights in Macau.
Key Concerns
Freedom of Assembly and Protest
Restrictions on peaceful assembly, police suppression of protests, and surveillance of demonstrators in Macau
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Interference with press freedom, public broadcaster editorial guidelines, and entry bans on journalists
Read more →National Security and Rule of Law
Concerns about the national security law, pre-selection of judges, surrender of fugitives, and judicial independence
Read more →Privacy and Surveillance
Mass surveillance through the 'Sky Eye' CCTV system, facial recognition technology, and covert wiretapping
Read more →Workers' Rights and Migrant Workers
Excessive regulation of trade unions, exploitation of domestic workers, and discrimination against migrant workers
Read more →LGBT+ Equality and Recognition
Discrimination against LGBT+ persons, lack of legal gender recognition for transgender people, and inadequate anti-discrimination protections
Read more →Domestic Violence
Reclassification of domestic violence cases and the exclusion of same-sex couples from legal protection
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