Police say the restrictions are justified to shut out political activists or “fake reporters”, citing chaotic scenes at anti-government protests. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Seven Hong Kong journalism schools blast police’s media access restrictions, warning of threat to city freedoms
- Universities among those demanding police reverse decision to limit access for some journalists, in joint statement condemning ‘ill-advised’ policy
- Police say guideline changes offer more transparency and do not impinge on press freedom
Police say the restrictions are justified to shut out political activists or “fake reporters”, citing chaotic scenes at anti-government protests. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
