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The government must soon determine a target population size for the animals and shift into population management, lest the culling programme become an extermination plan.
The danger of the broad wording is that Hongkongers may shun international engagement at time when the city needs more not less.
Despite rapid start to scrutiny of proposed Article 23 security legislation by lawmakers, there should be no compromise on making changes and improvements.
A worrying investigation by the consumer watchdog identified problems that will only deepen unless a fix is found.
A comprehensive publicity drive is needed to ensure greater community awareness by the time the new legislation comes into effect.
Concerns of various sectors of Hong Kong society need to be addressed and suggested improvements to legislation considered.
Letitia James is a Howard law graduate and the first woman of colour to serve in the NY AG position – and her office has sued Brazilian company JBS, and Citibank
New Delhi announces the long delayed implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, which sparked violent protests in 2019 when it was unveiled.
Opponents of the rule banning public sector employees from wearing religious items at work plan to take their fight to the Supreme Court after a judge refused to quash the law.
Dunn and Perry dated for just two years, from 2003 to 2005 – here’s what we know about their relationship, and what he wrote about her in his memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Family says baby will need major and life-threatening surgery after she suffered serious injuries in January.
Catholic diocese addresses concerns that religious figures may breach law by failing to report acts or thoughts endangering national security.
One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.
Witness Andy Li says Agnes Chow helped place an advert in Japanese newspaper as part of initiative to urge overseas governments to take action against Hong Kong administration.
The court said that disallowing the marriages deprived people of their personal interests.
Government submitted amended bill based on the previous days’ discussions after 10pm, giving lawmakers no more than 11 hours to read changes
The amendment will allow foreign-born children to Malaysian mothers and their non-Malaysian spouse to automatically get citizenship, ending years of struggle for many.
The victim depleted his savings, sold his property and personal possessions and borrowed money to raise over S$3.7 million (US$2.78 million) for James.
Insider says US-funded Radio Free Asia has four full-time and up to four part-time staff; some to move to Taiwan or Washington, some to lose jobs.
Azalina Othman, Member of the House of Representatives of Malaysia, said that such demands, are a threat to the integrity of sovereign states and the principles of justice.
Australian judge Anthony Gleeson, 85, ‘did not wish’ to renew his tenure as an overseas non-permanent justice on the apex court, citing his age, Hong Kong’s judiciary says.
Removing requirement to wait six months after issuance of court warrant before identifying suspect as absconder may mark first possible amendment to bill since gazetting.
Police would be able to apply for an extension of a detention period for up to 14 days from the courts.
Sanjay Shah, 53, pleads not guilty and faces up to 12 years in prison if the Glostrup District Court in Copenhagen finds him guilty.
Critics fear changes to the 2019 citizenship law, combined with a proposed national register of citizens, can discriminate against the nation’s 200 million Muslims.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says total 16-day detention period gives police sufficient time to gather evidence and also preserves human rights.
Critics fear politicians and businessmen may abuse new, relaxed gun rules, emboldening private armies and militias.
Ronny Tong, member of the Executive Council, says simply holding on to a copy of the tabloid newspaper does not breach the domestic security bill.
Residents say they are still being overcharged for utilities and have ongoing conflicts with landlords over repair and maintenance issues.
Readers discuss a proposed law in Australia that will empower workers to ignore calls from their bosses outside work hours without penalty, and how Hong Kong can deal with its ageing society
Two men and a woman arrested after force raided a flat in Hoi Lai Estate of Cheung Sha Wan and seized 28 stolen identity documents and bank cards.
Possessing seditious publications will be incorporated into a new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance under proposed legislation.
While acknowledging need to enact new legislation as a constitutional obligation, some experts also raised concerns about potential abuse of power.