The mask ban in Hong Kong took effect in October 5, but the way it was imposed through emergency powers was ruled unconstitutional by High Court judges on Monday. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong judges slammed by China’s top legislative body for ‘weakening’ city leader by ruling anti-mask law unconstitutional

  • Two major political authorities in China strongly condemn the High Court decision that mask ban is incompatible with city’s Basic Law
  • Analysts say Beijing is likely to step in, with senior figure declaring supremacy of national legislature in determining whether legislation complies with Basic Law
Topic |   Hong Kong protests

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The mask ban in Hong Kong took effect in October 5, but the way it was imposed through emergency powers was ruled unconstitutional by High Court judges on Monday. Photo: SCMP
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The court ruled that the ban was incompatible with the Basic Law. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong court sent wrong signals to radical protesters over face mask ban, say mainland Chinese analysts

  • The High Court’s decision to strike down the prohibition on facial coverings was criticised by mainland legal scholars
  • Some analysts believe Beijing may intervene to ‘correct’ the Basic Law if an appeal by the city’s government is unsuccessful
Topic |   Hong Kong protests

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The court ruled that the ban was incompatible with the Basic Law. Photo: Reuters
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