The mask ban aimed to put an end to the increasing level of violence seen during months of protests. Photo: Winson Wong
The mask ban aimed to put an end to the increasing level of violence seen during months of protests. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong anti-mask law: ban on face coverings would deal blow to freedom of expression, lawyer argues

  • With a mask ban in place, peaceful demonstrators who could not hide their identities would be left in fear of retaliation from employers, barrister argues
  • Government on Thursday began its two-day appeal against lower court’s ruling that ban is unconstitutional

The mask ban aimed to put an end to the increasing level of violence seen during months of protests. Photo: Winson Wong
The mask ban aimed to put an end to the increasing level of violence seen during months of protests. Photo: Winson Wong
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