High Court extends injunction on protests at Hong Kong International Airport ahead of fresh round of demonstrations
- Injunction was imposed on August 13 after protesters brought unprecedented chaos and violence to the airport
- Order renewed ahead of another round of planned action targeting airport on Saturday
A Hong Kong court has indefinitely extended an injunction sought last week by the Hong Kong Airport Authority to prevent anti-government protesters from stalling one of the world’s busiest transport hubs.
On Friday, Mr Justice Wilson Chan Ka-shun granted the extension at the High Court a little more than a week after a five-day mass sit-in, which started as a peaceful occupation but later descended into chaos, with protesters blocking passengers from leaving, scuffling with them, and even holding two mainlanders hostage.
The order was renewed ahead of another round of planned demonstrations targeting the airport on Saturday. The previous interim injunction was due for a review on Friday.
Extending the order, Chan noted that while the disturbance had subsided, the threats to the airport remained, including repeated calls on social media urging others to obstruct and interfere with passengers.
He said the damage to the reputation of the airport and Hong Kong could not be compensated by money.