Hong Kong National Party convenor Chan Ho-tin speaks during a rally to protest against the disqualification of his application to run in the Legislative Council election. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong National Party convenor Chan Ho-tin speaks during a rally to protest against the disqualification of his application to run in the Legislative Council election. Photo: Reuters
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Declaration form for Legco election is both unnecessary and illegal

Sherif Elgebeily says the Electoral Affairs Commission runs the risk of being seen as suppressing dissent with its decision to bar a localist candidate from running

Sherif A. Elgebeily
Sherif A. Elgebeily

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Hong Kong National Party convenor Chan Ho-tin speaks during a rally to protest against the disqualification of his application to run in the Legislative Council election. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong National Party convenor Chan Ho-tin speaks during a rally to protest against the disqualification of his application to run in the Legislative Council election. Photo: Reuters
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