Terror suspect Ramanjit ‘Romi’ Singh complains human rights are violated in Hong Kong jail because he can’t trim beard as leader Carrie Lam agrees to India extradition request
Lawyer considers seeking judicial review after magistrate questions whether personal grooming is a matter for the court or Correctional Services Department
A Hong Kong resident facing extradition for his alleged links to terrorism and a prison break in India complained to the court on Thursday that he was not allowed to trim his beard while in custody, and that he might seek a judicial review over the “human rights violation”.
But the magistrate in Eastern Court immediately asked counsel for Ramanjit Singh, also known as Romi, if this was indeed an issue requiring the court’s attention or if her client should lodge a complaint with the Correctional Services Department.
“Is it a matter for the court?” Principal Magistrate Peter Law Tak-chuen asked Singh’s lawyer Elizabeth Herbert.
She retorted: “It’s going to be a matter for judicial review.”
But Herbert later clarified with the Post that she would only apply for a review “if necessary”, without elaborating.