Opposition lawmakers and security guards clash in front of House Committee chairman Chan Kin-por. Photo: Dickson Lee Opposition lawmakers and security guards clash in front of House Committee chairman Chan Kin-por. Photo: Dickson Lee
Opposition lawmakers and security guards clash in front of House Committee chairman Chan Kin-por. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong /  Politics

Chaos at Hong Kong’s Legislative Council as opposition lawmakers thrown out as pro-establishment bloc installs chairwoman on key committee

  • Starry Lee re-elected as chairwoman of House Committee after 15 lawmakers are booted following clash with security guards
  • Committee has been at a standstill for months as opposition tried to block passing of laws

Topic |   Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Natalie WongJeffie Lam
Natalie Wong and Jeffie Lam

Updated: 11:54pm, 18 May, 2020

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Opposition lawmakers and security guards clash in front of House Committee chairman Chan Kin-por. Photo: Dickson Lee Opposition lawmakers and security guards clash in front of House Committee chairman Chan Kin-por. Photo: Dickson Lee
Opposition lawmakers and security guards clash in front of House Committee chairman Chan Kin-por. Photo: Dickson Lee
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