Hong Kong courts

Wilson Fung (centre) was set to return to court in November. Photo: Nora Tam

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Wilson Fung accused of accepting HK$510,000 from Macau businesswoman.

26 Sep 2018 - 5:28pm

The alleged victim, identified only as X in court, testified from behind a screen. Photo: Handout

Coach pulled off my underwear and touched me, athlete tells court

26 Sep 2018 - 5:32pm

Abandoned homes at Sha Lo Tung Cheung Uk Village. Photo: Martin Chan

Villager sues developer in bid to get two houses built as part of land swap deal

25 Sep 2018 - 4:21am

Senior immigration officer Angus Leung also granted leave to challenge government for not letting him and partner jointly declare tax as heterosexual married couples do

Top Hong Kong court to hear gay official’s appeal for spousal benefits

24 Sep 2018 - 7:46pm

Marriage in Hong Kong is defined as that between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage or civil partnerships are not legally recognised in the city. Photo: Shutterstock

Same-sex dependant visas are one thing, marriage is quite another

23 Sep 2018 - 5:02pm 14

Reporters keep watch at the entrance to Hong Kong’s High Court in Admiralty. Photo: Edward Wong

Hong Kong’s attitude to court rulings should be: trust, but verify

23 Sep 2018 - 2:00pm

Sisters spoke by phone about plan to bring children to France and Spain just one day before tragedy struck

Yoga ball murder victim's sister recalls their last conversation

23 Sep 2018 - 12:42pm

Sakura (not her real name) at the Court of Final Appeal in Central. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Murder, she wrote: Facebook user reports on court cases as pastime

22 Sep 2018 - 3:30pm

Activists Joshua Wong (from left), Alex Chow and Nathan Law were freed by the Court of Final Appeal in February. Photo: Sam Tsang

Why the Hong Kong judiciary needs to join social media

22 Sep 2018 - 8:47pm 3

Such criticism damages confidence in the rule of law, leading to misconceived claims by those overseas that the city’s judiciary is not independent

Personal attacks on judges threaten one of our greatest assets

21 Sep 2018 - 9:07pm 25

The case involving Kris Lau was adjourned to January 11. Photo: Edmond So

Star tutor Kris Lau’s exam leak case on hold amid legal uncertainty

21 Sep 2018 - 5:59pm

Lam Ka-wai leapt from Tsing Yi South Bridge with his girlfriend Jim Wing-laam. Only he survived

Man admits talking girlfriend into suicidal bridge jump

21 Sep 2018 - 10:53pm

The attack left Labour Party member Oscar Lo, 27, with red marks and swelling on his neck, as well as a minor cut on his left elbow. Photo: Handout

Golf coach who punched protester in crotch given suspended jail sentence

21 Sep 2018 - 9:30am 22

Wong Siew Fing. Photo: Handout

Yoga ball murder victim's diary reveals she blamed herself for marriage demise

21 Sep 2018 - 8:14am

The case is being heard at Tuen Mun Court. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Mother admits violating Hong Kong order that son, 11, attend school

20 Sep 2018 - 5:58pm

Former Hing Tak School principal Chan Cheung-ping (right) leaving Tuen Mun Court. Photo: Handout

Fired Hong Kong school principal gets extra time to plea in fraud case

20 Sep 2018 - 1:43pm

Raphael Wong (second from right, front row) celebrates with others after the Court of Final Appeal overturned his and 12 other activists’ jail sentences for a 2014 protest. Photo: Sam Tsang

Are Hong Kong top judges going soft on young activists?

20 Sep 2018 - 8:05am 11

Wong Siew Fing and her daughter Lily Khaw Li Ling were found unresponsive inside this yellow Mini Cooper. Photo: Edmond So

Revealed: how Hong Kong police solved yoga ball murder

21 Sep 2018 - 8:14am

Professor Khaw Kim Sun. Photo: Handout

At the heart of yoga ball murder case was a deeply unhappy marriage

20 Sep 2018 - 2:50pm 22

The District Court in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang

Policeman gets 34 months’ jail for restaurant burglaries while on bail

19 Sep 2018 - 7:34pm

Wong Siew Fing and her daughter Lily Khaw were found in their Mini Cooper. Photo: Edmond So

Life in prison for professor found guilty of Hong Kong yoga ball murders

20 Sep 2018 - 12:02am 13

The policy switch is a breakthrough for LGBT rights locally. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong to recognise same-sex partnerships in visa applications

18 Sep 2018 - 11:23pm 38

Commissioner’s comments follow unsuccessful appeal bid by former superintendent

‘Full support’ from Hong Kong police chief for jailed ex-senior officer

15 Sep 2018 - 11:32pm 60

Frankly Chu (left) is taken to prison after losing his appeal. Photo: Felix Wong

Ex-senior policeman who hit Occupy protester sent to jail after losing appeal

14 Sep 2018 - 11:08pm 47

Construction waste is seen on a private lot in Pui O. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Activist loses legal battle to stop Pui O waste dumping

14 Sep 2018 - 10:03am 6

Khaw Kim Sun is accused of murdering his wife and daughter in 2015. Photo: Dickson Lee

Yoga ball murder accused’s gas tests a ‘total sham’ just for killing wife

13 Sep 2018 - 9:20pm

Former Hong Kong professional snooker player Au Chi-wai. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Charges dropped against pair who helped snooker star teach illegally in Hong Kong

13 Sep 2018 - 7:42pm

Security is tight as Ramanjit Singh is taken to Eastern Court. Photo: Edward Wong

Terror suspect Romi complains rights violated as he can’t trim beard

13 Sep 2018 - 10:36pm

Shum Kim-wan, 55, leaves West Kowloon Court on Wednesday. Photo: Jasmine Siu

Policeman loses over HK$200,000 for stealing cup worth just HK$37

13 Sep 2018 - 7:32am

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