2019 protests: 9 jurors to chosen serve in Hong Kong’s first trial under UN anti-terrorism ordinance

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP— Nine jurors have been selected for Hong Kong’s first-ever trial under a United Nations anti-terrorism ordinance over an alleged conspiracy to commit bombings and shoot police officers to death in December 2019. The High Court on Monday completed the selection of a jury consisting of three men and six women, who will hear a 60-day […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—2019 protests: Hong Kong court to hear appeal against Democratic Party chair’s unlawful assembly acquittal in Nov. The Court of Appeal will hear an appeal by the Department of Justice (DoJ) in November, as they challenge an earlier decision to clear Democratic Party Lo Kin-hei of an unlawful assembly charge linked to the 2019 protests and unrest. According to the court diary, the case will be heard on November 20, with proceedings […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—Hong Kong’s anti-terror hotline received over 28,000 messages since June 2022 launch, police say. Hong Kong police have received over 28,000 tip-offs via the anti-terrorism hotline since its launch in June 2022, including reports of suspected possession of weapons and suspected harbouring of explosives. Police told HKFP on Wednesday that public vigilance against terrorism increased as the authorities heightened promotion and educational efforts, and encouraged residents to report suspicious […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—Hong Kong’s environment bureau says it’s not partaking in gov’t waste tax trial because of how its trash is collected. Hong Kong’s Environment and Ecology Bureau is not participating in a trial of the city’s waste charging scheme, saying that the way rubbish was collected from its location in the Central Government Offices made it “not a suitable location.” First suggested by the government in 2005 before becoming law in 2021, the waste charging scheme […]