Hong Kong courts

A view of the Shenzhen skyline. A new bankruptcy court in the southern Chinese city could help officials trace assets of bankrupt businesses in the mainland which have been transferred to Hong Kong. Photo: Roy Issa

Shenzhen’s new court could track funds siphoned to Hong Kong

China created a special bankruptcy court in Shenzhen this week to handle cross-border cases.

17 Jan 2019 - 3:41pm 1

Three family members accused of defrauding Hong Kong cosmetics retailer Bonjour of HK$40 million and laundering the proceeds

Family trio accused of defrauding retailer Bonjour of HK$40 million

17 Jan 2019 - 11:13am

Hard to keep politics out of legal matters

Hard to keep politics out of legal matters

16 Jan 2019 - 10:39pm 1

The front door of 9 3/4 Cafe in Mong Kok, which has been sued by Warner Bros Entertainment, for “wrongful acts of trade infringement, copyright infringement and passing off”, and demanded an unspecified sum of damages plus multiple injunctions. Photo: Winson Wong

Warner Bros sue Harry Potter-themed cafe for copyright infringement

16 Jan 2019 - 7:38pm 1

Hong Kong coroner slams marathon organiser and ambulance service after first inquest into death of runner at event

Coroner blasts organiser and ambulance service over marathon death

17 Jan 2019 - 10:18am

Donald Tsang’s fall from grace underlines need for tighter laws at top

Tsang’s fall from grace underlines need for tighter laws at top

16 Jan 2019 - 4:42am 7

Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma attends the ceremonial opening of the 2019 legal year at City Hall in Central. Photo: Robert Ng

Court changes planned as huge rise in refugee claims adds to strain

15 Jan 2019 - 7:30am 4

For an administration that prides itself as people-oriented, the last thing it wants is to be seen as being indifferent to the difficulties facing the weak and vulnerable. Photo: Alamy

Tragic case reflects need for better elderly care

15 Jan 2019 - 2:45am 1

Driver in multimillion dollar lawsuit admits to drinking before crash that left elite Hong Kong athlete paralysed

Driver in crash that left elite athlete paralysed admits drinking

14 Jan 2019 - 11:43pm

Indonesian helper who said new Hong Kong employer raped her accused of making story up because she could not cope with family’s demands

Domestic helper accused of making rape story up by defence lawyer

11 Jan 2019 - 9:45pm

Lai Chi-wai leaves court after the first day of his hearing. Photo: Handout

Top climber paralysed after road crash sues drivers for millions

11 Jan 2019 - 12:38pm

The Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong. Over 1,000 volunteer lawyers currently participate in the government’s Free Legal Advice Scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang

Lawyers giving free legal advice under government schemes are insured

10 Jan 2019 - 6:33am

Construction of the mega bridge in 2017. Photo: Xinhua

3 contractors plead guilty to 27 breaches in fatal work mishap at mega bridge

10 Jan 2019 - 2:11am

Disgraced former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang to be released from Stanley Prison next week

Donald Tsang to be released from Stanley Prison next week

9 Jan 2019 - 11:21pm 5

Democracy activist Howard Lam probably fired staples into his own legs and faked kidnapping by Chinese agents, forensics expert tells Hong Kong court

Activist probably caused own wounds and faked kidnapping, court hears

9 Jan 2019 - 10:38pm 1

The High Court in Admiralty. Photo: Roy Issa

Indonesian domestic helper raped five days into her job, court hears

10 Jan 2019 - 8:43am

Howard Lam at a press conference in 2017 in which he claimed he was kidnapped by mainland Chinese agents and tortured with staples punched into his thighs. Photo: Felix Wong

Evidence using Howard Lam’s online history dropped over prejudice claims

9 Jan 2019 - 7:30am

The 12 laboratory technicians were tasked with testing the concrete to be used in building the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: AFP

Technicians faked concrete tests for new bridge, prosecutor claims

8 Jan 2019 - 10:52pm 42

Wong Kok-man being escorted by officers in 2017. Photo: Edward Wong

Man, 81, who killed sick wife to be released on judge’s ‘mercy’

8 Jan 2019 - 11:00pm 3

Protesters express discontent over Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng’s handling of the C.Y. Leung-UGL payment case, as the annual New Year rally crosses Causeway Bay. Photo: Nora Tam

Pressure on Teresa Cheng over CY Leung decision is baffling

7 Jan 2019 - 5:05pm 1

Mainland Chinese law officials take away a traveller (second from left, face pixelated) from the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminal in Hong Kong on October 27, 2018. Photo: Southern Metropolis Daily

Concern as mainland officials take away two at West Kowloon station

5 Jan 2019 - 11:04am 29

A jury deliberated for eight hours before returning guilty verdicts on three charges. Photo: Fung Chang

Monster guilty of repeatedly raping 10-year-old daughter

4 Jan 2019 - 9:57am

Tenpence to close last two bubble tea stores in Hong Kong, but legal fight with Xing Fu Tang firm is far from over

Tenpence agrees to close its last two bubble tea stores in city

4 Jan 2019 - 9:28am 1

Marriage laws in Hong Kong only allow ‘voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others’. Photo: Shutterstock

Two gay men in first legal challenges to laws banning same-sex marriage

3 Jan 2019 - 11:32pm 68

Xin Fu Tang closes on Wednesday. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Sudden closure for popular bubble tea store amid bitter court battle

2 Jan 2019 - 3:11am 2

Crash site showing the severity of the incident in 2017. Photo: Handout

Bus driver admits to dangerous driving, citing fatigue caring for sick wife

31 Dec 2018 - 7:09pm

Then chief-executive hopeful Carrie Lam speaks at her “WeConnect: Manifesto Step 2” press conference, in Tsim Sha Tsui on February 13, 2017. Photo: Felix Wong

Teresa Cheng’s behaviour undermines faith in justice system

31 Dec 2018 - 7:20pm

Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng meets the media at Hong Kong International Airport after returning from a trip, rejecting calls to further explain the decision to drop a corruption probe into former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying. Photo: Dickson Lee

Justice chief isn’t just wrong about CY Leung case, she’s arrogant and clueless

31 Dec 2018 - 9:23am 50

The District Court in Wan Chai heard the student admitted he attempted to have sex with the girl inside a classroom. Photo: Fung Chang

Student tried to have sex with 12-year-old, pleads guilty to indecent assault

28 Dec 2018 - 11:00pm

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