David Perry’s decision to act for the government in prosecuting nine Hong Kong opposition figures sparked controversy in Britain. Photo: Dickson Lee David Perry’s decision to act for the government in prosecuting nine Hong Kong opposition figures sparked controversy in Britain. Photo: Dickson Lee
David Perry’s decision to act for the government in prosecuting nine Hong Kong opposition figures sparked controversy in Britain. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Unfair pressure on top British barrister

  • Confidence in Hong Kong’s justice system has been undermined as political moves in London force distinguished lawyer to pull out of prosecuting nine for unlawful assembly

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Updated: 12:59am, 21 Jan, 2021

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David Perry’s decision to act for the government in prosecuting nine Hong Kong opposition figures sparked controversy in Britain. Photo: Dickson Lee David Perry’s decision to act for the government in prosecuting nine Hong Kong opposition figures sparked controversy in Britain. Photo: Dickson Lee
David Perry’s decision to act for the government in prosecuting nine Hong Kong opposition figures sparked controversy in Britain. Photo: Dickson Lee
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