25 Article 19 21. The Increase of Imprisonment on Suspected Violations of the National Security Act The Government reports that the National Security Act is being strictly applied, leading to the retention of the number of imprisonment levelling off, which had previously been on a downward trend since 2005 (para. 286). According to the data provided by the Supreme Prosecutor's Office, the number of people charged for violating the National Security Act was 64 (17 imprisoned) in 2007, 46 (16 imprisoned) in 2008, 56 (18 imprisoned) in 2009, 97 (32 imprisoned) in 2010, 90 (19 imprisoned) in 2011, 112 (26 imprisoned) in 2012 and 129 (38 imprisoned) in 2013 and 57 (7 imprisoned) in 2014. According to the data provided by the National Police Agency, among 90 people of 103 were apprehended from 2013 January to September, and, in 2012, among 95 of 109 people were arrested on the grounds for violating Article 7 (Praise, Incitement) of the National Security Act, which is a controversial article in that it may infringe on human rights such as freedom of thought and conscience. In 2004, the NHRCK recommended the abolishment of the National Security Act on the grounds that it violates the principle of legality and that it is an anti-human rights law that may infringe on human values and dignity such as freedom of thought, conscience and expression. As of 2015, however, this Act is still in effect. Question Does the Government have plans to abolish or amend the National Security Act, especially Article 7, so that it does not excessively restrict an individual’s freedom of thought and conscience?