The Hong Kong protests have been running for six months, with demonstrations often descending into violence. Photo: Reuters The Hong Kong protests have been running for six months, with demonstrations often descending into violence. Photo: Reuters
The Hong Kong protests have been running for six months, with demonstrations often descending into violence. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong /  Politics

Independent panel probing Hong Kong protests will not have subpoena powers, government minister says

  • Committee reviewing the crisis will not have authority to force people to give evidence, welfare secretary reveals
  • Protesters want a judge-led inquiry that can investigate allegations of police brutality

Topic |   Hong Kong protests
Victor Ting

Updated: 10:46pm, 16 Dec, 2019

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The Hong Kong protests have been running for six months, with demonstrations often descending into violence. Photo: Reuters The Hong Kong protests have been running for six months, with demonstrations often descending into violence. Photo: Reuters
The Hong Kong protests have been running for six months, with demonstrations often descending into violence. Photo: Reuters
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