Legal bid mounted against two more Hong Kong pan-democrat lawmakers
Resident of Lai King is targeting Eddie Chu and Cheng Chung-tai, who were elected last year from New Territories West constituency
Two pan-democrats are facing fresh legal bids to unseat them from the Legislative Council.
The actions were taken by law firm Chin and Associates on behalf of Lo King-yeung, who lives in Lai King, which is part of the constituency.
The High Court writs allege that Chu failed to be sworn in “sincerely, solemnly, accurately and completely” under the city’s Oaths and Declarations Ordinance and the Basic Law, Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, when he shouted “democratic self-determination” and “die tyranny” when he took his Legco oath.
Cheng is also accused of failing to meet legal requirements by shouting slogans including “resistance movement” and “the constitution should be made by all the people” when he took his oath.
The High Court is being asked to disqualify the pair and issue an injunction restraining them from acting as lawmakers.
