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In October 2016, controversy arose in Hong Kong's Legislative Council as localist lawmakers-elect Sixtus Baggio Leung Chung-hang and Yau Wai-ching and others were accused of failing to properly take their oaths of office.
- Veteran activist was disqualified from Legco for improper oath-taking, with judge this time ruling his challenge is ‘impermissible’
- Leung has vowed to take the case to the city’s top court
Democratic candidate Lau Siu-lai was prevented from running in Kowloon West last year by returning officer, who said she held views contrary to the Basic Law.
Democratic candidate Lau Siu-lai was prevented from running in Kowloon West last year by returning officer, who said she held views contrary to the Basic Law.
With district council elections set for November next year, young candidates are shying away from labels such as ‘localist’ and calls for self-determination.
With district council elections set for November next year, young candidates are shying away from labels such as ‘localist’ and calls for self-determination.
Chief executive says officials will review the laws on elections and whether they need to be ‘rationalised’.
Chief executive says officials will review the laws on elections and whether they need to be ‘rationalised’.
Lawmaker is challenging lower court decision that his disqualification began the day he was improperly sworn in.
Lawmaker is challenging lower court decision that his disqualification began the day he was improperly sworn in.
Lawyer Martin Lee mounts seven grounds of appeal against lower court’s decision to declare ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung had been disqualified.
Lawyer Martin Lee mounts seven grounds of appeal against lower court’s decision to declare ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung had been disqualified.
Eddie Chu asked to answer five additional political questions about Hong Kong’s status after submitting nomination form for rural election.
Eddie Chu asked to answer five additional political questions about Hong Kong’s status after submitting nomination form for rural election.
The defeat of veteran unionist Lee Cheuk-yan by pro-establishment Chan Hoi-yan in the Kowloon West by-election shows again that confrontation and extremism are no longer the way to go
The defeat of veteran unionist Lee Cheuk-yan by pro-establishment Chan Hoi-yan in the Kowloon West by-election shows again that confrontation and extremism are no longer the way to go
Former journalist and political assistant Chan Hoi-yan denies being supported by Beijing’s liaison office in the city.
Former journalist and political assistant Chan Hoi-yan denies being supported by Beijing’s liaison office in the city.
Pro-establishment candidate Chan Hoi-yan appears to be the one to beat after disqualification of former lawmaker Lau Siu-lai
Pro-establishment candidate Chan Hoi-yan appears to be the one to beat after disqualification of former lawmaker Lau Siu-lai
Recent spate of disqualifications may show an administration taking seriously President Xi Jinping’s warning not to cross ‘red line’ of threatening sovereignty
Recent spate of disqualifications may show an administration taking seriously President Xi Jinping’s warning not to cross ‘red line’ of threatening sovereignty
The infighting in both the pan-democrat and pro-establishment camps results in a parade of the same old faces and issues come election day. Repeated by-elections are leading to voter fatigue that will ultimately set back the city’s political development.
The infighting in both the pan-democrat and pro-establishment camps results in a parade of the same old faces and issues come election day. Repeated by-elections are leading to voter fatigue that will ultimately set back the city’s political development.
The disqualification of Lau Siu-lai’s candidacy in the Legislative Council by-election has raised questions about whether a person is to be barred from standing for elected office for life because of unacceptable political beliefs he or she once held.
The disqualification of Lau Siu-lai’s candidacy in the Legislative Council by-election has raised questions about whether a person is to be barred from standing for elected office for life because of unacceptable political beliefs he or she once held.
Bar Association chairman Philip Dykes suggests taking job away from returning officers would remove suspicion of political interference.
Bar Association chairman Philip Dykes suggests taking job away from returning officers would remove suspicion of political interference.
Removed over oath-taking controversy last year, Lau Siu-lai had hoped to return.
Removed over oath-taking controversy last year, Lau Siu-lai had hoped to return.
The alleged victim insisted his right leg was injured when Leung Kwok-hung kicked it. A hospital report focused on his left.
The alleged victim insisted his right leg was injured when Leung Kwok-hung kicked it. A hospital report focused on his left.
As nomination deadline looms, veteran democrat voices concerns election officials might ‘play tricks’.
As nomination deadline looms, veteran democrat voices concerns election officials might ‘play tricks’.
Judge alters earlier ruling on oath-taking saga, saying that since the former opposition politician was safeguarding those who voted for him, it would be reasonable for him to resist having to foot hefty legal fee.
Judge alters earlier ruling on oath-taking saga, saying that since the former opposition politician was safeguarding those who voted for him, it would be reasonable for him to resist having to foot hefty legal fee.
Veteran lawmaker Frederick Fung breaks ranks to contest Kowloon West by-election, threatening the camp’s bid to regain veto power in legislature
Veteran lawmaker Frederick Fung breaks ranks to contest Kowloon West by-election, threatening the camp’s bid to regain veto power in legislature
Lau Siu-lai looks to avoid Edward Yiu’s mistakes in Kowloon West, but says she does not know if she will be allowed to run.
Lau Siu-lai looks to avoid Edward Yiu’s mistakes in Kowloon West, but says she does not know if she will be allowed to run.
Ex-minister’s aide and political assistant Rebecca Chan tipped to be replacement candidate.
Ex-minister’s aide and political assistant Rebecca Chan tipped to be replacement candidate.
Ex-legislator also questions whether city’s leader Carrie Lam pressured legislature to pursue case.
Ex-legislator also questions whether city’s leader Carrie Lam pressured legislature to pursue case.
Firebrand politician ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung had ignored earlier compromise to return part of the sum.
Firebrand politician ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung had ignored earlier compromise to return part of the sum.
Big drop in voters from 18-20 age group casting ballots in March, data shows.
Big drop in voters from 18-20 age group casting ballots in March, data shows.
Frederick Fung recalls being pressured to drop out as a by-election backup candidate in March.
Frederick Fung recalls being pressured to drop out as a by-election backup candidate in March.
Videos played in court by prosecution showed police trying to block people gathering because of a looming central government interpretation of the city’s Basic Law.
Videos played in court by prosecution showed police trying to block people gathering because of a looming central government interpretation of the city’s Basic Law.
The localist lawmaker who was disqualified over her improper oath-taking is set free after finishing her sentence.
The localist lawmaker who was disqualified over her improper oath-taking is set free after finishing her sentence.
Choice of four candidates, including two who may be disqualified from running, could see the public sympathy vote come into play