Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Chris Lau is a reporter specialising in court and legal affairs in Hong Kong. From criminal justice to constitutional issues, he brings in the latest updates and in-depth analysis on legal issues that affect all aspects of the city. He also covers human rights issues extensively.
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Defendant Clarisse Yeung Suet-ying fainted at around 1.45am, after more than nine hours in court – the hearing will resume on Tuesday morning.
Defendant Clarisse Yeung Suet-ying fainted at around 1.45am, after more than nine hours in court – the hearing will resume on Tuesday morning.
While the legality of Chinese University’s move to cut ties with its student’s union has been questioned, some worry that other institutions could follow suit as a means of stifling dissent on campus.
While the legality of Chinese University’s move to cut ties with its student’s union has been questioned, some worry that other institutions could follow suit as a means of stifling dissent on campus.
Experts say the bill’s ill-defined terminology gives the government too much leeway in deciding what kind of behaviour is and is not acceptable.
Experts say the bill’s ill-defined terminology gives the government too much leeway in deciding what kind of behaviour is and is not acceptable.
NGOs say they miss having opposition lawmakers to raise their issues, obtain data from officials.
NGOs say they miss having opposition lawmakers to raise their issues, obtain data from officials.
Carrie Lam and her top officials to receive the city’s first doses of the Sinovac jab next Monday, according to sources.
Carrie Lam and her top officials to receive the city’s first doses of the Sinovac jab next Monday, according to sources.
Authorities perform trial run in preparation for arrival of first jabs from Pfizer-BioNTech.
Authorities perform trial run in preparation for arrival of first jabs from Pfizer-BioNTech.
Critics say prisons have not gone far enough as different rules still apply for men and women.
Critics say prisons have not gone far enough as different rules still apply for men and women.
Tong Ying-kit will be tried by a panel of three judges at the city’s High Court in unprecedented move, and while other countries have occasionally done the same, there are some shortcomings to the process.
Tong Ying-kit will be tried by a panel of three judges at the city’s High Court in unprecedented move, and while other countries have occasionally done the same, there are some shortcomings to the process.
The Apple Daily founder filed his second application on Wednesday, a day after Court of Final Appeal rescinded a previous judge’s decision to free him.
The Apple Daily founder filed his second application on Wednesday, a day after Court of Final Appeal rescinded a previous judge’s decision to free him.
Three judges will try the 23-year-old in the absence of a jury under a security law provision invoked by the city’s justice secretary, source says.
Three judges will try the 23-year-old in the absence of a jury under a security law provision invoked by the city’s justice secretary, source says.
Law Society and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre reject suggestions overseas firms are considering shunning city’s dispute resolution services.
Law Society and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre reject suggestions overseas firms are considering shunning city’s dispute resolution services.
Move to offer three-year visa to residents may be provocative but Beijing is expected to keep its cool for now, pundits suggest, as the situation cannot be compared to the ongoing row with Britain.
Move to offer three-year visa to residents may be provocative but Beijing is expected to keep its cool for now, pundits suggest, as the situation cannot be compared to the ongoing row with Britain.
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng said some reports had ignored prosecutors’ arguments for seeking tougher sentences for those convicted over 2019’s social unrest.
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng said some reports had ignored prosecutors’ arguments for seeking tougher sentences for those convicted over 2019’s social unrest.
Improvement at RTHK ‘badly needed’, chief executive says, noting she is ‘still waiting’ to hear from its chief editor over a variety of complaints.
Improvement at RTHK ‘badly needed’, chief executive says, noting she is ‘still waiting’ to hear from its chief editor over a variety of complaints.
The measures were among several legal amendments Lam proposed in her first Legislative Council visit of the new year.
The measures were among several legal amendments Lam proposed in her first Legislative Council visit of the new year.
Carrie Lam categorically denies discussing any court cases with Hong Kong’s chief justice or his predecessor.
Carrie Lam categorically denies discussing any court cases with Hong Kong’s chief justice or his predecessor.
Hong Kong government says raft of legal powers at authorities’ disposal against those refusing to submit to lockdown testing, including breaking into flats with court approval.
Hong Kong government says raft of legal powers at authorities’ disposal against those refusing to submit to lockdown testing, including breaking into flats with court approval.
ICAC officials say the drop could be due to a lack of economic activities amid pandemic or new ways to commit crimes and avoid detection.
ICAC officials say the drop could be due to a lack of economic activities amid pandemic or new ways to commit crimes and avoid detection.
As the scheme kicked off on Sunday, some local families were deciding whether to head to Britain together or have one adult remain to continue earning money.
As the scheme kicked off on Sunday, some local families were deciding whether to head to Britain together or have one adult remain to continue earning money.
Indecision over Lunar New Year flower markets the latest in string of confusing policy reversals.
Indecision over Lunar New Year flower markets the latest in string of confusing policy reversals.
About 3,000 civil servants including police and other disciplined services officers are expected to be deployed for the unprecedented screening operation.
About 3,000 civil servants including police and other disciplined services officers are expected to be deployed for the unprecedented screening operation.
New chairman of Bar Association Paul Harris calls arrest of 55 people in January a ‘fairly obvious’ abuse of law, as he says he wants dialogue with Beijing and calls for end to attacks on profession in media.
New chairman of Bar Association Paul Harris calls arrest of 55 people in January a ‘fairly obvious’ abuse of law, as he says he wants dialogue with Beijing and calls for end to attacks on profession in media.
David Perry, who has handled numerous high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, had been labelled ‘mercenary’ by British foreign secretary.
David Perry, who has handled numerous high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, had been labelled ‘mercenary’ by British foreign secretary.
But Bar’s loyalty is to ‘an abstract concept’, senior counsel Philip Dykes tells the Post, ‘the rule of law and the independent judiciary’.
But Bar’s loyalty is to ‘an abstract concept’, senior counsel Philip Dykes tells the Post, ‘the rule of law and the independent judiciary’.
Saga centres on possible action by China to bar BN(O) passport owners from holding public office in Hong Kong.
Saga centres on possible action by China to bar BN(O) passport owners from holding public office in Hong Kong.
Bao Choy pleads not guilty to two counts of making a false statement in declaring why she wanted details from government about a vehicle.
Bao Choy pleads not guilty to two counts of making a false statement in declaring why she wanted details from government about a vehicle.
Drama at District Court on Monday centres on Judge Ernest Lin, who also criticised journalists in yellow vests captured on protest clip.
Drama at District Court on Monday centres on Judge Ernest Lin, who also criticised journalists in yellow vests captured on protest clip.
Perry has tackled a raft of high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, including the bribery trial of Donald Tsang and that of the ‘milkshake murderer’.
Perry has tackled a raft of high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, including the bribery trial of Donald Tsang and that of the ‘milkshake murderer’.
Doxxing, threats of violence are ‘as futile as they are reprehensible’ in influencing courtroom decisions, says Andrew Cheung as he assumes new role.
Doxxing, threats of violence are ‘as futile as they are reprehensible’ in influencing courtroom decisions, says Andrew Cheung as he assumes new role.
First Hong Kong graduate to head judiciary is said to be low profile, known for conservative decisions.
First Hong Kong graduate to head judiciary is said to be low profile, known for conservative decisions.
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