No one shall be imprisoned merely on the ground of inability to
fulfil a contractual obligation.
Article 8
Liberty of movement
[cf. ICCPR Art. 11]
(1) Everyone lawfully within Hong Kong shall, within Hong Kong,
have the right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose his
residence.
(2)
Everyone shall be free to leave Hong Kong.
(3)
The above-mentioned rights shall not be subject to any
restrictions except those which are provided by law, are necessary to
protect national security, public order (ordre public), public health
or morals or the rights and freedoms of others, and are consistent
with the other rights recognized in this Bill of Rights.
(4) No one who has the right of abode in Hong Kong shall be
arbitrarily deprived of the right to enter Hong Kong.
[cf. ICCPR Art. 12]
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