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Magistrate denies bail application, grants adjournment of four months for further investigation by prosecutors.
Magistrate denies bail application, grants adjournment of four months for further investigation by prosecutors.
The 20-year-old fan of ‘Coin Young Master’ earned 12 month’s probation for blocking traffic while handing out HK$6,300 in cash.
The 20-year-old fan of ‘Coin Young Master’ earned 12 month’s probation for blocking traffic while handing out HK$6,300 in cash.
Democratic Party lawmaker Ted Hui argues while maintaining law and order is important, public health should be a higher priority.
Democratic Party lawmaker Ted Hui argues while maintaining law and order is important, public health should be a higher priority.
Fu Yeung-kam was among a group who confronted protesters in North Point, angered at their roadblocks.
Fu Yeung-kam was among a group who confronted protesters in North Point, angered at their roadblocks.
Shoppers return to the major shopping centre after two months of closure caused by clashes during which a giant Christmas tree was set alight. Many glass panels are still missing, with several escalators not yet repaired.
Shoppers return to the major shopping centre after two months of closure caused by clashes during which a giant Christmas tree was set alight. Many glass panels are still missing, with several escalators not yet repaired.
Administration hits back at Human Rights Watch after it accuses officers of beating protesters, and says police act ‘in strict accordance with the law’.
Administration hits back at Human Rights Watch after it accuses officers of beating protesters, and says police act ‘in strict accordance with the law’.
Wong Siu-hong, 20, took an extendable baton, first-aid items, a respirator, a pair of safety goggles and a trekking pole to work on September 21.
Wong Siu-hong, 20, took an extendable baton, first-aid items, a respirator, a pair of safety goggles and a trekking pole to work on September 21.
Hong Kong’s leader says the city is facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ in dealing with the large number of arrests and possible prosecutions. Legal scholars say any plan to work through case backlog will depend on judicial manpower.
Hong Kong’s leader says the city is facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ in dealing with the large number of arrests and possible prosecutions. Legal scholars say any plan to work through case backlog will depend on judicial manpower.
Task force will study how courts can cope with increased volume of cases brought about by ongoing unrest, Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma reveals.
Task force will study how courts can cope with increased volume of cases brought about by ongoing unrest, Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma reveals.
With a mask ban in place, peaceful demonstrators would be left in fear of retaliation from employers, barrister Johannes Chan argues.
With a mask ban in place, peaceful demonstrators would be left in fear of retaliation from employers, barrister Johannes Chan argues.
Court of Final Appeal sides with government when victim tries to compel administration to legislate specifically for labour trafficking.
Court of Final Appeal sides with government when victim tries to compel administration to legislate specifically for labour trafficking.
Opening two-day hearing, a lawyer for the Hong Kong administration says lower court failed to consider threats to public safety when it declared the move unconstitutional.
Opening two-day hearing, a lawyer for the Hong Kong administration says lower court failed to consider threats to public safety when it declared the move unconstitutional.
Professor calls on government to ‘wake up’ to reality and bring in safeguards. But leader of Christian group questions the polls.
Professor calls on government to ‘wake up’ to reality and bring in safeguards. But leader of Christian group questions the polls.
Hong Kong Productivity Council criticised for double-counting projects to meet performance targets. Leaders grilled by lawmakers over critical report from watchdog.
Hong Kong Productivity Council criticised for double-counting projects to meet performance targets. Leaders grilled by lawmakers over critical report from watchdog.
About 200 people take to streets in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Kwai Chung, and Kwun Tong.
About 200 people take to streets in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Kwai Chung, and Kwun Tong.
Bar Association and Law Society hit out at culprits in strongly worded joint statement, deploring act and calling it an ‘affront to the rule of law’.
Bar Association and Law Society hit out at culprits in strongly worded joint statement, deploring act and calling it an ‘affront to the rule of law’.
Around 200 people gather in Statue Square in Central.
Around 200 people gather in Statue Square in Central.
Chan Chun-hin faces one count of assaulting a police officer, one count of resisting another officer, and one count of robbery for snatching a handgun.
Chan Chun-hin faces one count of assaulting a police officer, one count of resisting another officer, and one count of robbery for snatching a handgun.
Society for Community Organisation make the call for prison reforms as it releases its annual report on the findings of more than 100 complaints or requests for help it received.
Society for Community Organisation make the call for prison reforms as it releases its annual report on the findings of more than 100 complaints or requests for help it received.
Jimmy Sham, Kenneth Cheung and Alice Wei became Hong Kong’s first openly gay and lesbian district councillors three weeks ago.
Jimmy Sham, Kenneth Cheung and Alice Wei became Hong Kong’s first openly gay and lesbian district councillors three weeks ago.
Highways Department has installed fences on footbridges crossing Gloucester Road and at one at the Cross-Harbour Tunnel in Hung Hom.
Highways Department has installed fences on footbridges crossing Gloucester Road and at one at the Cross-Harbour Tunnel in Hung Hom.
Figures were made public two weeks after Security Bureau revealed government had paid overtime wages of up to HK$950 million since June.
Figures were made public two weeks after Security Bureau revealed government had paid overtime wages of up to HK$950 million since June.
Eighteen-year-old had highly flammable nitrocellulose, smoke bombs, more than 30 types of chemicals, and some protest gear.
Eighteen-year-old had highly flammable nitrocellulose, smoke bombs, more than 30 types of chemicals, and some protest gear.
Traffic will be blocked only on Kowloon Park Drive in Tsim Sha Tsui for festivities, instead of the entire district from Salisbury Road to Nathan Road.
Traffic will be blocked only on Kowloon Park Drive in Tsim Sha Tsui for festivities, instead of the entire district from Salisbury Road to Nathan Road.
The fast and nimble boats have already helped net HK$78 million worth of illicit goods since hitting the water in May. Now the Customs and Excise Department has added two more.
The fast and nimble boats have already helped net HK$78 million worth of illicit goods since hitting the water in May. Now the Customs and Excise Department has added two more.
The East Rail line station has been closed since taking a beating during unrest at a nearby campus.
The East Rail line station has been closed since taking a beating during unrest at a nearby campus.
Director of Public Prosecutions David Leung says he is saddened by suggestion department is influenced by law enforcement, but activist Joshua Wong calls comments ‘misleading and irresponsible’.
Director of Public Prosecutions David Leung says he is saddened by suggestion department is influenced by law enforcement, but activist Joshua Wong calls comments ‘misleading and irresponsible’.
Man, 56, still in custody after arrest for causing death by dangerous driving. Transport official says department ‘did not receive a report specifying any special road conditions’ before Wednesday’s crash, in which six died and 39 were injured.
Man, 56, still in custody after arrest for causing death by dangerous driving. Transport official says department ‘did not receive a report specifying any special road conditions’ before Wednesday’s crash, in which six died and 39 were injured.
Rafael Hui found guilty of accepting nearly HK$20 million following high-profile corruption trial in 2014.
Rafael Hui found guilty of accepting nearly HK$20 million following high-profile corruption trial in 2014.
Hui was sentenced to 7½ years in prison after being found guilty of five charges of bribery and misconduct in 2014, but is being freed two years ahead of his term for his good behaviour.
Hui was sentenced to 7½ years in prison after being found guilty of five charges of bribery and misconduct in 2014, but is being freed two years ahead of his term for his good behaviour.