John Lee Follows CE's Example, Offers Apology

Security Secretary John Lee on Wednesday followed Chief Executive Carrie Lam's example and apologised to the Hong Kong public, taking responsibility for the trouble that followed the government's move to amend the extradition laws.

"I am part of the team that took on the legislative exercise. Of course I have to take responsibility, and like the Chief Executive, in relation to the anxiety and conflict caused. I have to apologise," he said.

But like Lam on Tuesday, Lee also indicated he's not going to step down over the issue, saying there are various policies he wants to work on in the next three years.

The security chief made the remarks in Legco when he was grilled over the level of force police officers used to disperse anti-extradition protesters and reporters.

On Tuesday, the Chief Executive apologised to the public, taking personal responsibility for the situation. But her remarks were rejected by her critics, who characterised it as "not sincere".