An anti-government protester throws a petrol bomb at Hung Hom MTR station during a rally on December 1. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong protests: if people behaved, police wouldn’t have to use force, government says, as it hits back at critical Human Rights Watch report

Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s administration responds after rights group accuses officers of beating protesters
Officials say police act ‘in strict accordance with the law’

Topic | Hong Kong protests

Chris Lau

Published: 9:19pm, 15 Jan, 2020

Updated: 11:43pm, 15 Jan, 2020

An anti-government protester throws a petrol bomb at Hung Hom MTR station during a rally on December 1. Photo: Reuters

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Chris Lau

Chris is a reporter specialising in court and legal affairs in Hong Kong. From criminal justice to constitutional issues, he brings in the latest updates and in-depth analysis on legal issues that affect all aspects of the city. He also covers human rights issues extensively.