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For some, the legal option is the best way to fight for greater equality.
For some, the legal option is the best way to fight for greater equality.
Court of First Instance rules against Lo To Lee-kwan in her legal fight to stop son gaining full control of family business.
Court of First Instance rules against Lo To Lee-kwan in her legal fight to stop son gaining full control of family business.
Prominent mainland businessman has jail term reduced by one-third over concerns for epileptic son.
Prominent mainland businessman has jail term reduced by one-third over concerns for epileptic son.
James Lung charged with molesting two minors and possessing child pornography. Third potential victim said to be six years old.
James Lung charged with molesting two minors and possessing child pornography. Third potential victim said to be six years old.
Court rules owner had duty to ensure everything in flat was safe for the visitor.
Court rules owner had duty to ensure everything in flat was safe for the visitor.
Victim, 20, forced into flower bed during 30-minute assault that judge says would have been rape if the defendant was not impotent
Victim, 20, forced into flower bed during 30-minute assault that judge says would have been rape if the defendant was not impotent
Lau Ka-ning, 47, was sentenced to six years and eight months after pleading guilty to the charges for offences committed in late 2017 and early 2018.
Lau Ka-ning, 47, was sentenced to six years and eight months after pleading guilty to the charges for offences committed in late 2017 and early 2018.
Lam Kai-man took 18-year-old woman to love hotel in Kwun Tong having paid for compensated dating
Lam Kai-man took 18-year-old woman to love hotel in Kwun Tong having paid for compensated dating
The activist was found guilty of contempt after not leaving a site in Mong Kok that judges had ordered cleared. His three-month sentence has been reduced to two months.
The activist was found guilty of contempt after not leaving a site in Mong Kok that judges had ordered cleared. His three-month sentence has been reduced to two months.
The decision allays supporters’ concerns the leaders may face stiffer sentences in event of an appeal by the department.
The decision allays supporters’ concerns the leaders may face stiffer sentences in event of an appeal by the department.
The former leader’s lawyer argues trial judge failed to tell jurors that to convict Tsang they had to be certain he knew his non-disclosure of a property deal was unlawful.
The former leader’s lawyer argues trial judge failed to tell jurors that to convict Tsang they had to be certain he knew his non-disclosure of a property deal was unlawful.
Basic Law and Bill of Rights empower judges to strike down unconstitutional laws, says British QC. But conservative group slams idea of social change by court decree, saying it is a matter for the government and legislature.
Basic Law and Bill of Rights empower judges to strike down unconstitutional laws, says British QC. But conservative group slams idea of social change by court decree, saying it is a matter for the government and legislature.
The High Court jails Yung Wai-yip, 35, and Yuen Chi-kui, 28, over their roles in the 2016 unrest that broke out in Mong Kok.
The High Court jails Yung Wai-yip, 35, and Yuen Chi-kui, 28, over their roles in the 2016 unrest that broke out in Mong Kok.
The Court of Final Appeal struck down Lew’s bid to clear his name after listening to what his lawyers had to say – even without the need to hear counterarguments from the Department of Justice.
The Court of Final Appeal struck down Lew’s bid to clear his name after listening to what his lawyers had to say – even without the need to hear counterarguments from the Department of Justice.
Clerical assistant at the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre put used stamps on work letters so he could pocket the new ones.
Clerical assistant at the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre put used stamps on work letters so he could pocket the new ones.
Counsel for senior immigration officer Angus Leung says authorities have failed to explain link between protection of marriage and granting rights to client.
Counsel for senior immigration officer Angus Leung says authorities have failed to explain link between protection of marriage and granting rights to client.
Photographer and media worker arrested April 14 for using fake passes to enter VIP area, and had been in custody ever since.
Photographer and media worker arrested April 14 for using fake passes to enter VIP area, and had been in custody ever since.
China Technology Corporation, which exposed shoddy work on the HK$97.1 billion (US$12.3 billion) project says falsework and scaffolding structures were not returned.
China Technology Corporation, which exposed shoddy work on the HK$97.1 billion (US$12.3 billion) project says falsework and scaffolding structures were not returned.
Marietta S Balaoro files unprecedented application to High Court after he was asked by same-sex couple to marry them last year, as the Marriage Ordinance states it’s an offence for minister to wilfully celebrate a marriage knowing parties involved cannot comply with all legal provisions.
Marietta S Balaoro files unprecedented application to High Court after he was asked by same-sex couple to marry them last year, as the Marriage Ordinance states it’s an offence for minister to wilfully celebrate a marriage knowing parties involved cannot comply with all legal provisions.
While Benny Tai and Chan Kin-man will challenge their convictions and sentences, Reverend Chu Yiu-ming only seeks to overturn his conviction.
While Benny Tai and Chan Kin-man will challenge their convictions and sentences, Reverend Chu Yiu-ming only seeks to overturn his conviction.
The French luxury fashion retailer accuses Belle International (China) and Best Able Footwear of copying its LV Archlight trainers.
The French luxury fashion retailer accuses Belle International (China) and Best Able Footwear of copying its LV Archlight trainers.
Jury of six women and one man found 60-year-old defendant not guilty by a 5-2 vote, following seven hours of deliberation.
Jury of six women and one man found 60-year-old defendant not guilty by a 5-2 vote, following seven hours of deliberation.
Chung So Si Fong Dessert chain caught in bitter legal fight after shareholder sued for transferring funds without permission.
Chung So Si Fong Dessert chain caught in bitter legal fight after shareholder sued for transferring funds without permission.
The High Court said the detention of the 16,500-tonne carrier Lighthouse Winmore, owned by Win More Shipping, involved foreign affairs and was therefore the central government’s responsibility.
The High Court said the detention of the 16,500-tonne carrier Lighthouse Winmore, owned by Win More Shipping, involved foreign affairs and was therefore the central government’s responsibility.
Why a court ruling in April sparked a call for new laws to tackle the act.
Why a court ruling in April sparked a call for new laws to tackle the act.
Property agent Chan Hiu-sing, 30, previously pleaded guilty at the District Court to dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm over the crash in Kwai Chung on March 19 last year.
Property agent Chan Hiu-sing, 30, previously pleaded guilty at the District Court to dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm over the crash in Kwai Chung on March 19 last year.
Commission says there is a pressing need for new laws to be enacted after the Court of Final Appeal struck down wholesale use of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ law.
Commission says there is a pressing need for new laws to be enacted after the Court of Final Appeal struck down wholesale use of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ law.
Guilty verdict comes nearly three years after seizure of the unlicensed vehicles, which caused a rare rift between the two cities in 2016.
Guilty verdict comes nearly three years after seizure of the unlicensed vehicles, which caused a rare rift between the two cities in 2016.
Maintenance supervisor fined HK$40,000 after investigators found the lift had not been serviced for more than two years.
Maintenance supervisor fined HK$40,000 after investigators found the lift had not been serviced for more than two years.
Prosecutors decided to shelve the charge against Yeung Tsang after High Court ruled the law could not be used for crimes committed with personal devices. He still faces one count of taking photos of a patient without their consent.
Prosecutors decided to shelve the charge against Yeung Tsang after High Court ruled the law could not be used for crimes committed with personal devices. He still faces one count of taking photos of a patient without their consent.