The government’s ban against wearing masks during public assemblies has been challenged in the High Court. Photo: Felix Wong

Anti-mask law to quell Hong Kong protests ruled unconstitutional by High Court

  • Group of 25 pan-democrats argued the mask ban contravened the Basic Law, the city's mini-constitution
  • The government said it was ‘appropriate and essential’ amid escalating protest violence
Topic |   Hong Kong protests

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The government’s ban against wearing masks during public assemblies has been challenged in the High Court. Photo: Felix Wong
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The mask ban has been in force in Hong Kong since the beginning of October and has been met with fierce resistance by anti-government protesters. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s mask ban unconstitutional say pan-democrats, as they ask High Court to overturn emergency law

  • Group of 24 politicians challenging implementation of Emergency Regulations Ordinance
  • Fight is duel between rule of law and totalitarianism, says lawmaker Dennis Kwok
Topic |   Hong Kong protests

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The mask ban has been in force in Hong Kong since the beginning of October and has been met with fierce resistance by anti-government protesters. Photo: Sam Tsang
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