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Legislators pass the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance in March last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong national security law provision used for first time to make arrest

Police say suspect was invited to assist investigation and revealed details in YouTube video next day, with source naming individual as Wong Kwok-ngon.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 over possession of suspected dangerous drugs

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after Legco election posters vandalised

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung accuses former agent of HK$8.8 million fraud

Actress accuses Samuel Yu of undue pressure, contract forgery and making false representations in dispute over promise to appear in films.

Actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi, leaves High Court. Photo: Edmond So
Actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi, leaves High Court. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong lawyer who had sex with girl, 12, jailed for 3 years, 7 months

Court rejects claim by Kelvin Luk, 40, that he was in a serious and genuinely loving relationship with the 12-year-old.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s connectivity, talent can foster legal cooperation: minister, expert

City’s views on transnational laws are influential, expert says, as representatives from over 25 jurisdictions meet at Hong Kong Legal Week forum.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Digging through Hong Kong’s disaster site left them wanting to cry

Head of Disaster Victim Identification Unit describes difficult conditions team faced in search for bodies at Wang Fuk Court after inferno.

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The conditions inside the destroyed Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Handout
The conditions inside the destroyed Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Office for Safeguarding National Security condemns ‘small clique of external hostile forces’ for ‘stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos’.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court postpones inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash

Court has already twice postponed ruling for inquest into collision between Lamma IV ferry and Sea Smooth catamaran.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns

City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

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Supplies are donated to affected residents following the fire. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man facing murder charge after wife found with knife wounds, burns

Fire put out in Tuen Mun flat, with police arresting man, 51, on suspicion of murdering wife, 50.

The woman was taken to Tuen Mun Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Photo: Jelly Tse
The woman was taken to Tuen Mun Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

1 building to open briefly at Hong Kong fire-hit estate as death toll hits 156

Wang Chi House residents will be allowed to return home to retrieve valuables and personal belongings on a one-off visit.

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Hong Kong courts

Retired Hong Kong star tutor ‘K Kwong’ avoids jail sentence over upskirt video

Kenneth Kwong, 64, placed on one-year probation after pleading guilty to unlawful recording of a woman on an escalator at Tai Wai station.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong politician Peggy Wong files police report amid Tai Po fire scrutiny

Tai Po South district councillor also says she will file ICAC report to probe potential corruption within Wang Fuk Court’s current incorporated owners.

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Peggy Wong, a Tai Po district councillor, has said that she will personally file a report to police and the ICAC. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Scammers using Tai Po fire relief efforts to prey on Hongkongers, police warn

Police issue warning for second day in a row, urging residents to remain vigilant when providing their personal details.

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Hong Kong is mourning the victims of Wednesday’s fire in Tai Po. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong is mourning the victims of Wednesday’s fire in Tai Po. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Sad but glad to help’: Hong Kong fire teaches children lesson in empathy

Father of two volunteers collects stuffed toys, saying they give children emotional security and show them that someone cares.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Fire probe centres on widespread use of flammable material by building firm

Three arrested after officials identify use of styrofoam in residential blocks and say other material suspicious.

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Major fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po leaves 2 severely burnt, residents trapped

Blaze at Wang Fuk Court was initially classified as a No 1 alarm fire but was quickly raised to No 4 by 3.34pm.

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Scaffolding of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on fire. Photo: Sam Tsang
Scaffolding of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on fire. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student arrested after birthday celebration takes violent turn

One teenager suffers knife wounds to head, back and waist, while other student sustains injuries to both hands.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s national security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious online posts

Man and woman held over alleged seditious posts on social media, while police also seize suspected marijuana during search at Kwai Chung home.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong competition watchdog adds touch of drama to campaign about fair play

Competition Commission initiative reminds companies that sharing information such as pricing, costs or future strategies could risk falling foul of the law.

To make the topic more engaging, the commission will roll out a three-episode romantic short drama, together with leaflets, exhibitions and lectures. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Canada, Taiwan-based groups seek to subvert state power: Hong Kong’s Chris Tang

Security chief also warns against any attempts to disrupt December 7 Legislative Council election after 29 people arrested earlier.

Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong may ban 2 ‘subversive’ groups based in Canada and Taiwan

City may use national security law to target Canada-based ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and Taiwan-based ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong father held for allegedly giving daughter, 11, drink with rat poison

Father, 48, also ingested rodenticide and left suicide note, but both he and his daughter are in stable condition in hospital.

Hong Kong police

8-year-old disabled boy dies after being found unconscious in Hong Kong flat

16-year-old sister finds boy unconscious in Sha Tin flat, hours after being given Chinese medicine and prescription drugs to ease fever.

The boy was found unconscious by his sister at their flat in Sui Wo Court, Fo Tan. Photo: Martin Chan
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