My Take by Cliff Buddle

Full consequences of 1999 hearing being felt today

In its judgment on Jimmy Lai’s bail, Hong Kong’s top court looked back more than two decades to consider the national security law’s relationship with the Basic Law

Cliff Buddle

Published: 11:49pm, 20 Feb, 2021

Updated: 11:49pm, 20 Feb, 2021

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A journalist for more than 30 years, Cliff Buddle began his career as a court reporter in London and moved to Hong Kong in 1994 to join the Post. Specialising in court reporting and legal affairs, he has held a variety of editorial positions, including Deputy Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief. He is a regular columnist.