In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon starts in France noting its new euthanasia law forces care facilities and private religious establishments to participate even if against their beliefs. He also notes the dark irony of France also allowing young people to be euthanised, but is simultaneously debating a social media.
Turning to the UK, he asks why the government needs to put out brochures to tell asylum seekers and migrants not to abuse women and children.
Finally, Simon turns to Hong Kong and the conviction of democracy activist, 29-year-old Joshua Wong. Simon calls the whole situation a “sham” but says jailing someone for promoting democracy, free speech and a free press tells you all we need to know about the Chinese Communist Party.
