Hong Kong Democracy Movement
【蘋果案】官裁煽動刊物罪非逾時檢控 去信法庭「提出告發」未等黎智英上庭 已屬啟動程序 https://bit.ly/3GVeCLS
Dec 22:Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's incitement charges not time-barred. Case continues in January 2024.
The case against Jimmy Lai has had a significant impact on press freedom in Hong Kong. Lai's arrest and subsequent prosecution are seen by many as part of a broader crackdown on dissent and independent journalism in the region. The charges of "conspiring with foreign forces" and incitement have created a climate of fear among journalists, leading to self-censorship and a chilling effect on media outlets. The closure of Lai's popular newspaper, Apple Daily, further diminishes the diversity of voices and independent reporting in Hong Kong. Overall, the case has raised concerns about the erosion of press freedom and freedom of expression in the city.
#HHongKong #JimmyLai #AppleDaily
The case against Jimmy Lai has had a significant impact on press freedom in Hong Kong. Lai's arrest and subsequent prosecution are seen by many as part of a broader crackdown on dissent and independent journalism in the region. The charges of "conspiring with foreign forces" and incitement have created a climate of fear among journalists, leading to self-censorship and a chilling effect on media outlets. The closure of Lai's popular newspaper, Apple Daily, further diminishes the diversity of voices and independent reporting in Hong Kong. Overall, the case has raised concerns about the erosion of press freedom and freedom of expression in the city.
#HHongKong #JimmyLai #AppleDaily