Media tycoon Jimmy Lai returns to Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre on Thursday after being remanded in custody again. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong national security law: media tycoon Jimmy Lai sent back behind bars as top court allows prosecutors to appeal against release on HK$10 million bail
- Beyond bail issue for Lai, 73, case has put the spotlight on extent of power and jurisdiction of the Court of Final Appeal under city’s mini-constitution
- Panel of three judges suggests a lower court’s decision to let tycoon out on bail was wrongly based on a misinterpretation of national security law
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai returns to Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre on Thursday after being remanded in custody again. Photo: Felix Wong