The landmark ruling was made by Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The landmark ruling was made by Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong’s top court rules against use of ‘one-size-fits-all’ charge for smartphone crimes

  • Charge of ‘obtaining access to computer for criminal or dishonest gain’ should not apply to person’s own devices, court says
  • Landmark decision could force government to amend existing laws used to punish those who take upskirt photos and videos

The landmark ruling was made by Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The landmark ruling was made by Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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