Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologises for extradition bill, signals end of legislation

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday publicly apologised for introducing the extradition bill, which she said was “very unlikely” to pass, BBC reported. Lam’s apology comes after millions of Hong Kong residents took to the streets in mass protests against the extradition bill that could allow people to be sent to China for trials.

“I personally have to shoulder much of the responsibility,” Lam said. “This has led to controversies, disputes and anxieties in society. For this I offer my most sincere apology to all people of Hong Kong.”

Protestors have been calling for Lam’s resignation and for the bill to be withdrawn completely. Lam said that the bill would not be revived until the concerns were addressed.