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Prisoner seeks justice as LGBT activists slam government for ‘dragging its feet’ over homosexual rights in legal system.
Prisoner seeks justice as LGBT activists slam government for ‘dragging its feet’ over homosexual rights in legal system.
The 22-year-old and one other defendant, also on officer assault charges, appear in court following Sunday’s violent clashes.
The 22-year-old and one other defendant, also on officer assault charges, appear in court following Sunday’s violent clashes.
Schoolgirl told she would be kidnapped and starved if she revealed ordeal, as High Court judge describes case as ‘borderline rape’.
Schoolgirl told she would be kidnapped and starved if she revealed ordeal, as High Court judge describes case as ‘borderline rape’.
‘I thought he wanted us to die with him,’ says wife of Cheung Kam-fai, who injured 18 people when he set fire to train – and himself
‘I thought he wanted us to die with him,’ says wife of Cheung Kam-fai, who injured 18 people when he set fire to train – and himself
Officers speak of immense physical and emotional stress brought on by wave of protests. ‘Sometimes we think we can handle it,’ an inspector says.
Officers speak of immense physical and emotional stress brought on by wave of protests. ‘Sometimes we think we can handle it,’ an inspector says.
Development Bureau to appeal against ruling of Court of First Instance that felt ‘ding’ rights should not be extended to, or exchanged with, government land.
Development Bureau to appeal against ruling of Court of First Instance that felt ‘ding’ rights should not be extended to, or exchanged with, government land.
Chan Kwok-ching, 32, pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one of unlawful detention.
Chan Kwok-ching, 32, pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one of unlawful detention.
Shirley Li, 62, kicked out of flat on Wan Hon Estate in Kwun Tong and given suspended sentence after pleading guilty to fraud.
Shirley Li, 62, kicked out of flat on Wan Hon Estate in Kwun Tong and given suspended sentence after pleading guilty to fraud.
Lau Hong, 17, earlier received an 18-month probation order after being found with an air pistol near Legco in December 2017 during a protest.
Lau Hong, 17, earlier received an 18-month probation order after being found with an air pistol near Legco in December 2017 during a protest.
Former Highways Department official sentenced to 10 months in prison after appeal against conviction is rejected by Court of First Instance.
Former Highways Department official sentenced to 10 months in prison after appeal against conviction is rejected by Court of First Instance.
Cheung Ning-yan sold the iPhone XR at shop in Mong Kok then when friend demanded it back told her she was victim of robbery
Cheung Ning-yan sold the iPhone XR at shop in Mong Kok then when friend demanded it back told her she was victim of robbery
Chan is last of the nine convicted for their roles in the 2014 protests to appeal, after she was found guilty of incitement in April.
Chan is last of the nine convicted for their roles in the 2014 protests to appeal, after she was found guilty of incitement in April.
Ugly scenes erupt as mob uses makeshift weapons to smash into building and ransacks the centre of city’s administrative power.
Ugly scenes erupt as mob uses makeshift weapons to smash into building and ransacks the centre of city’s administrative power.
The officers were taken to hospital after being attacked with a liquid believed to be drain cleaner, while Carrie Lam promised to change her governing style.
The officers were taken to hospital after being attacked with a liquid believed to be drain cleaner, while Carrie Lam promised to change her governing style.
Wet weather forces flag-raising ceremony marking return of city to China in 1997 to be moved for first time, as 13 police officers are injured and protesters pepper sprayed.
Wet weather forces flag-raising ceremony marking return of city to China in 1997 to be moved for first time, as 13 police officers are injured and protesters pepper sprayed.
Former chief executive left counting the cost of five-year legal battle after the city’s most senior judges quash his conviction because of jury misdirection.
Former chief executive left counting the cost of five-year legal battle after the city’s most senior judges quash his conviction because of jury misdirection.
The former Hong Kong chief executive had been sentenced to 18 months in jail, later reduced to one year, for failing to disclose a conflict of interest involving a mainland Chinese businessman. He was released in January.
The former Hong Kong chief executive had been sentenced to 18 months in jail, later reduced to one year, for failing to disclose a conflict of interest involving a mainland Chinese businessman. He was released in January.
Spokesman says city’s ‘family status anti-discrimination laws only protect those who are recognised as married’.
Spokesman says city’s ‘family status anti-discrimination laws only protect those who are recognised as married’.
Requirement for warrants is ‘unworkable’, lawyer tells Hong Kong court, because tech-savvy suspects and their accomplices can delete evidence remotely before courts sign off searches.
Requirement for warrants is ‘unworkable’, lawyer tells Hong Kong court, because tech-savvy suspects and their accomplices can delete evidence remotely before courts sign off searches.
Indonesian helper Komsatun pleads guilty to one count of administering poison or other destructive or noxious thing with intent to injure.
Indonesian helper Komsatun pleads guilty to one count of administering poison or other destructive or noxious thing with intent to injure.
Ho Wing-hong, 31, used cash and computer rewards to force himself on his victim from age of 10, and filmed much of the abuse.
Ho Wing-hong, 31, used cash and computer rewards to force himself on his victim from age of 10, and filmed much of the abuse.
The city’s former chief executive, who has served a prison sentence for misconduct involving shady dealings with a businessman, hopes the conviction will be overturned by the Court of Final Appeal on Wednesday.
The city’s former chief executive, who has served a prison sentence for misconduct involving shady dealings with a businessman, hopes the conviction will be overturned by the Court of Final Appeal on Wednesday.
Police vow to pursue demonstrators siege of headquarters, and protesters look for ways to keep public opinion on their side.
Police vow to pursue demonstrators siege of headquarters, and protesters look for ways to keep public opinion on their side.
Chinese conglomerate adds another legal battle for troubled carrier, which is already in the midst of a bitter fight for control.
Chinese conglomerate adds another legal battle for troubled carrier, which is already in the midst of a bitter fight for control.
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, appearing at appointment ceremony for four new Senior Counsel, says government prosecutions are based on law and relevant facts.
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, appearing at appointment ceremony for four new Senior Counsel, says government prosecutions are based on law and relevant facts.
Ng Ka-tsun, 28, faces one count of attempted fraud, two of fraud and a count of robbery, along with Fong, Man-tik, 23. Victims were promised festive delicacies from Maxim’s bakery at staff discount.
Ng Ka-tsun, 28, faces one count of attempted fraud, two of fraud and a count of robbery, along with Fong, Man-tik, 23. Victims were promised festive delicacies from Maxim’s bakery at staff discount.
Teacher admits to taking pictures at a playground and during class. He was caught after posting photos on an internet forum.
Teacher admits to taking pictures at a playground and during class. He was caught after posting photos on an internet forum.
The ‘blasphemous’ comment, which is the focus of first High Court challenge relating to police conduct at last week’s demonstrations, allegedly directed at group of church figures.
The ‘blasphemous’ comment, which is the focus of first High Court challenge relating to police conduct at last week’s demonstrations, allegedly directed at group of church figures.
Judge accepts the dad-of-two did not intend to harm his family, but said defendant only had himself to blame for ending up in prison.
Judge accepts the dad-of-two did not intend to harm his family, but said defendant only had himself to blame for ending up in prison.