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- Secretary for justice will have final say on whether there will be modifications to bill
- Chief executive says unresolved murder of Hong Kong woman in Taiwan relies on law being passed quickly
- The anti-bribery ordinance cannot be used against the city’s chief executive. Pro-democracy lawmakers have tried to change the laws since 2012.
- The anti-bribery ordinance cannot be used against the city’s chief executive. Pro-democracy lawmakers have tried to change the laws since 2012.
The Malaysian Bar confers the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award on Cecil Rajendra for his outstanding contributions to the country’s legal sector.
The Malaysian Bar confers the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award on Cecil Rajendra for his outstanding contributions to the country’s legal sector.
- China says concerns of Hongkongers and foreigners have been noted but urges respect for the legislative process.
- China says concerns of Hongkongers and foreigners have been noted but urges respect for the legislative process.
Democratic Party lawmaker James To was contacted for help by family of Kwok Chun-sang who was arrested in Shenzhen in 2007 and prosecuted in 2009.
Democratic Party lawmaker James To was contacted for help by family of Kwok Chun-sang who was arrested in Shenzhen in 2007 and prosecuted in 2009.
Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.
Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.
Members of the business elite’s objection to the government’s proposed legislative amendment makes little sense, especially when they already travel regularly to the mainland.
Members of the business elite’s objection to the government’s proposed legislative amendment makes little sense, especially when they already travel regularly to the mainland.
John Lee says of 4,500 submissions, 3,000 support agreement that would allow fugitive transfers to Taiwan, Macau and mainland China.
John Lee says of 4,500 submissions, 3,000 support agreement that would allow fugitive transfers to Taiwan, Macau and mainland China.
Prosecutor says 27,000 people were charged with running scams in 2018, while cases involving illegal crowdfunding, pyramid schemes and bad peer-to-peer loans were up 11 per cent.
Prosecutor says 27,000 people were charged with running scams in 2018, while cases involving illegal crowdfunding, pyramid schemes and bad peer-to-peer loans were up 11 per cent.
In all, the Department of Justice spent HK$300 million on ‘briefing out’ cases in the 2017-18 financial year.
In all, the Department of Justice spent HK$300 million on ‘briefing out’ cases in the 2017-18 financial year.
Submitting her last report before stepping down, Connie Lau called on the government to review the allocation policy and to regulate the subletting of berths.
Submitting her last report before stepping down, Connie Lau called on the government to review the allocation policy and to regulate the subletting of berths.
In the north-west of England, people marvelled as conditions lurched from one extreme to another in minutes, with the rainiest place also the sunniest.
In the north-west of England, people marvelled as conditions lurched from one extreme to another in minutes, with the rainiest place also the sunniest.
Chun Doo-hwan, 88, maintains the 1980 massacre was committed by North Korean commandoes and called a Catholic priest a “shameless liar” and “Satan in disguise” for testifying that his government authorised helicopter strikes.
Chun Doo-hwan, 88, maintains the 1980 massacre was committed by North Korean commandoes and called a Catholic priest a “shameless liar” and “Satan in disguise” for testifying that his government authorised helicopter strikes.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong is using the grief of a bereaved family to push legislation that benefits the Chinese government.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong is using the grief of a bereaved family to push legislation that benefits the Chinese government.
Secretary for justice recounts her own experiences of discrimination and says the situation remains unsatisfactory.
Secretary for justice recounts her own experiences of discrimination and says the situation remains unsatisfactory.
Secretary for Security John Lee continues to resist demands from the business community to leave 15 offences off the list of 46 covered by the proposal.
Secretary for Security John Lee continues to resist demands from the business community to leave 15 offences off the list of 46 covered by the proposal.
Kelly, an R&B singer who is facing 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, says his multiple accusers are lying and conspiring against him.
Kelly, an R&B singer who is facing 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, says his multiple accusers are lying and conspiring against him.
Raymond Kwok says his brother, who is set to be freed from a five-year prison term for corruption, wants to spend more time on activities at his church. Kwok was convicted of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office in 2014 for bribing former chief secretary Rafael Hui.
Raymond Kwok says his brother, who is set to be freed from a five-year prison term for corruption, wants to spend more time on activities at his church. Kwok was convicted of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office in 2014 for bribing former chief secretary Rafael Hui.
Chamber says international business community has grave concerns over the mainland’s court system.
Chamber says international business community has grave concerns over the mainland’s court system.
Group visits to compare notes after official says Taipei won’t sign any deal that implies Taiwan is part of China.
Group visits to compare notes after official says Taipei won’t sign any deal that implies Taiwan is part of China.
Under a proposal by a Law Reform Commission subcommittee to regulate access to information, 12 categories including Executive Council papers will never be made available to the public.
Under a proposal by a Law Reform Commission subcommittee to regulate access to information, 12 categories including Executive Council papers will never be made available to the public.
- Central government’s office threatens legal action over report suggesting it had abused a stamp duty exemption to buy more than 280 properties.
- Central government’s office threatens legal action over report suggesting it had abused a stamp duty exemption to buy more than 280 properties.
The government should make special provisions for cases in which domestic helpers are awaiting the outcome of a complaint filed with the Labour Department.
The government should make special provisions for cases in which domestic helpers are awaiting the outcome of a complaint filed with the Labour Department.
The professional body says concerns over mainland China’s judicial system mean fugitives should not be handed over by Hong Kong. The Security Bureau has proposed one-off reciprocal transfer of fugitives to jurisdictions Hong Kong has no extradition treaty with, including the mainland.
The professional body says concerns over mainland China’s judicial system mean fugitives should not be handed over by Hong Kong. The Security Bureau has proposed one-off reciprocal transfer of fugitives to jurisdictions Hong Kong has no extradition treaty with, including the mainland.
Experts say minutes of governing council meetings should be passed to archives run by professionals, with clear policies to ensure accountability.
Experts say minutes of governing council meetings should be passed to archives run by professionals, with clear policies to ensure accountability.
Agreements on extraditing offenders can only take place between jurisdictions with similarly mature legal systems. Hong Kong’s justice system ranks at 16 out of 126 countries covered by the World Justice Project, while China is at 82.
Agreements on extraditing offenders can only take place between jurisdictions with similarly mature legal systems. Hong Kong’s justice system ranks at 16 out of 126 countries covered by the World Justice Project, while China is at 82.
- Pan-democrats urge public outcry and announce two demonstrations against the proposal to hand over suspects to mainland China, Taiwan and Macau.
- Pan-democrats urge public outcry and announce two demonstrations against the proposal to hand over suspects to mainland China, Taiwan and Macau.
Man’s best friend is a loyal companion and can help us heal when we are sick or depressed, they deserve legal protection. Guo Changgang’s proposal at Two Sessions meeting is a good first step.
Eating dog meat may be taboo in the West but a lack of legal sanctions means dogs can be killed for food. There is a long way to go in Asia, where at least 30 million dogs are killed every year to be eaten