Benny Tai, 56, has been out on bail since last August, pending an appeal. Photo: Edmond So
Benny Tai, 56, has been out on bail since last August, pending an appeal. Photo: Edmond So

University of Hong Kong governing council sacks legal scholar Benny Tai over convictions for Occupy protests

  • Tai, an associate professor, learns fate after HKU council holds meeting on matter
  • He was sentenced to 16 months in prison last April for two public nuisance offences related to 2014 civil disobedience movement

Benny Tai, 56, has been out on bail since last August, pending an appeal. Photo: Edmond So
Benny Tai, 56, has been out on bail since last August, pending an appeal. Photo: Edmond So
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