Civic Party leader Alvin Yeung explains his party’s proposal for a law granting Hong Kong the right to hear cases in which permanent residents are accused of murder abroad. Photo: Felix Wong
Opinion
Opinion
There is no ‘loophole’ in Hong Kong’s current extradition law. Rather, it provides a necessary firewall to protect the legal system
- The government must change course on the extradition bill, for the sake of its freedoms and business-friendly reputation
- Alternative means of dealing with offenders such as Chan Tong-kai have been proposed and must be considered
Civic Party leader Alvin Yeung explains his party’s proposal for a law granting Hong Kong the right to hear cases in which permanent residents are accused of murder abroad. Photo: Felix Wong
Opinion
SCMP Columnist
City Beat
Can a candlelight vigil ignite a political flame? All eyes on June 4 turnout to mark Tiananmen crackdown as Chief Executive Carrie Lam gauges public sentiment over extradition bill
- Size of crowd at June 4 vigil will be display of public opinion on extradition bill – and the city leader’s political agenda