Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department has ruled that former lawmaker Wu Chi-wai (front) cannot be released to attend the funeral of his father, citing security risks. Photo: Handout Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department has ruled that former lawmaker Wu Chi-wai (front) cannot be released to attend the funeral of his father, citing security risks. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department has ruled that former lawmaker Wu Chi-wai (front) cannot be released to attend the funeral of his father, citing security risks. Photo: Handout
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Show compassion to those in custody

  • The Correctional Services Department should rethink its decision to deny former legislator Wu Chi-wai, who is facing charges under the national security law, the chance to attend his father’s funeral while he awaits trial

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Updated: 11:21pm, 5 May, 2021

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Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department has ruled that former lawmaker Wu Chi-wai (front) cannot be released to attend the funeral of his father, citing security risks. Photo: Handout Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department has ruled that former lawmaker Wu Chi-wai (front) cannot be released to attend the funeral of his father, citing security risks. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department has ruled that former lawmaker Wu Chi-wai (front) cannot be released to attend the funeral of his father, citing security risks. Photo: Handout
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