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After 14 defendants are found guilty of subversion and two acquitted under the national security law, Hong Kong judges have explained in detail the reasoning behind their decisions.
As the Hong Kong Bar Association turns 75, improved relations with Beijing have allowed it to express its views on pressing legal issues, including the new domestic national security law
If the national security law is not a sufficient deterrent, it is doubtful the threat of civil contempt proceedings will have offenders quivering.
Pledge to use city’s new domestic national security law only in compelling circumstances and to promote ‘soft power’ suggests a subtle change in government stance.
Automatic right to screens in Hong Kong courts that spare complainants from having to face the accused would encourage victims of crime to come forward, and enhance justice.
The city’s success and prosperity, now as in the past, depends on maintaining the rule of law both as a matter of perception and reality.
Despite rapid start to scrutiny of proposed Article 23 security legislation by lawmakers, there should be no compromise on making changes and improvements.
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US State Department announces restrictions on officials following ruling in Hong Kong 47 case, but city government says it is not ‘intimidated by such despicable behaviour’.
High Court earlier handed down guilty verdict to 14 opposition figures in subversion case involving unofficial Legislative Council ‘primary’ in 2020, while acquitting two.
Ordinary residents with no intention of breaking law are unlikely to be troubled by the implications of court’s ruling, scholar says.
Lawrence Lau and Lee Yue-shun freed on bail after court says it cannot ascertain their intention in regards to plot to ‘veto’ budget and paralyse government.
Most of 47 have been remanded in custody since they were arrested on January 6, 2021, on subversion charges over unofficial legislative ‘primary’ election.
Hong Kong national security judges convicted 14 of 16 opposition figures contesting subversion charges.
US, UK, European Union express ‘concern’ over verdict landmark national security case.
Three High Court judges find unofficial ‘primary’ election part of a wider plot to ‘undermine, destroy or overthrow’ government by creating constitutional crisis.
Lau Kwok-kei, Zafar Tai and two teenagers admitted abducting victim in broad daylight outside Stanley Prison on December 17, 2022.
Judges find 14 of 16 accused guilty over roles in unofficial Legco ‘primary’ that was part of plot to ‘undermine, destroy or overthrow’ government.
A nine-member jury at the Court of First Instance found Sit Yi Ki, Lam Wing Ki and Tam Cheuk Hang guilty of manipulating the shares of Ching Lee Holdings.
Group is among 47 people prosecuted for what Beijing calls a ‘blatant challenge’ to the law after estimated 610,000 voted in July 2020 to pick candidates for Legco election.
Glasgow-based EmuBands says ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ axed from music platforms due to cost of legal advice after Hong Kong court issues interim injunction banning tune.
But efforts to ‘wholly’ ban song online will be impossible, commentators say, especially as creators seek new distribution channels and partners.
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ no longer available on Apple Music or Spotify, even with use of VPN, indicating takedown not limited to Hong Kong.
Media have reported Monica Kwong is alleged target of break-in at UK home as part of spying case linked to Hong Kong’s trade outpost in London.
Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says public education has been key to success of city’s anti-graft agency.
Chief Executive John Lee says there is no link shown on any local platform relating to the song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’.
Co-accused Yip Tsz-to, 23, granted bail but unnamed 15-year-old kept in custody as he is on bail for another criminal case.
District Court writ claims female employee, hired from overseas, was assigned to lesser role after she spurned managing director Alan Lai’s advances.
Panel of judges to hear submissions next month on whether prosecutors can establish a prima facie case against Apple Daily founder.
Jenny Li released on HK$200,000 bail after spending more than year in custody pending trial for allegedly perverting course of justice.
Defence counsel seeking further information on police contact with former Apple Daily publisher Cheung Kim-hung.
Judge opts to reduce Superintendent Harbour Chan’s starting sentence by six months to reflect his ‘contribution to society’.
Ronny Tong, member of Executive Council, says dialogue more effective than legal disputes in addressing issue.
