Three Years Since the Death of "Yellow Raincoat Man": Police Warn Mourning Citizens of "Littering" as they Offered Flowers
Today marks the third year since the death of Marco Leung Ling-kit, the "Yellow Raincoat Man", who fell to his death wearing a yellow raincoat that said "Carrie Lam killed Hong Kong, Cops were cold blooded." His death came a week after a 1-million-strong march did not #CarrieLam to withdraw the extradition bill, and another massive protest on the day of the vote was met by violent police crackdown.
Outside Pacific Place in Admiralty, the scene of Leung's death, citizens have erected a roadside memorial this afternoon. It was soon surrounded by dozens of white flowers, origami flowers, and other memorial art from citizens who came to pay tribute to the fallen man.
Police came and cleared away the memorial, and accused a man who laid down flowers for "littering", giving verbal warnings and taking down their identities. "I have the right to mourn," the man said, criticizing the police's actions, "I'm only exercising my due rights."
Ms. S and Mr. J took half a day off work today to attend the memorial and lay down flowers. J said that he had never forgotten Leung, and came to "tell everyone: hold on and continue in our conviction." He had been concerned that simply mourning in public might put him at risk of being arrested, but decided that he couldn't worry too much.
"I have to do what I intended to do," he said, "or else some memories will slowly fade away. I don't want to be ashamed of myself."
source: In-Media HK
photos: first-hand
https://bit.ly/3MNehLS
#Jun15 #Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
Today marks the third year since the death of Marco Leung Ling-kit, the "Yellow Raincoat Man", who fell to his death wearing a yellow raincoat that said "Carrie Lam killed Hong Kong, Cops were cold blooded." His death came a week after a 1-million-strong march did not #CarrieLam to withdraw the extradition bill, and another massive protest on the day of the vote was met by violent police crackdown.
Outside Pacific Place in Admiralty, the scene of Leung's death, citizens have erected a roadside memorial this afternoon. It was soon surrounded by dozens of white flowers, origami flowers, and other memorial art from citizens who came to pay tribute to the fallen man.
Police came and cleared away the memorial, and accused a man who laid down flowers for "littering", giving verbal warnings and taking down their identities. "I have the right to mourn," the man said, criticizing the police's actions, "I'm only exercising my due rights."
Ms. S and Mr. J took half a day off work today to attend the memorial and lay down flowers. J said that he had never forgotten Leung, and came to "tell everyone: hold on and continue in our conviction." He had been concerned that simply mourning in public might put him at risk of being arrested, but decided that he couldn't worry too much.
"I have to do what I intended to do," he said, "or else some memories will slowly fade away. I don't want to be ashamed of myself."
source: In-Media HK
photos: first-hand
https://bit.ly/3MNehLS
#Jun15 #Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
13-year-old Bowen is wearing a yellow raincoat, stood silently before the memorial.
As night falls, citizens continue to arrive at the memorial to mourn "Yellow Raincoat Man" Leung Ling-kit outside Pacific Place. 13-year-old Bowen is among them; he came wearing a yellow raincoat, and stood silently before the memorial.
Bowen said that he was only 10 when the incident happened, but what he saw on live TV was etched into his mind. Even though his family objected, he came to the memorial anyway.
Other citizens lit candles at the memorial. and paid silent tribute to Leung as they stood in the heavy rain under umbrellas.
source: ReNews #Jun15
https://www.facebook.com/renewshk/posts/132708449403734
#Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
As night falls, citizens continue to arrive at the memorial to mourn "Yellow Raincoat Man" Leung Ling-kit outside Pacific Place. 13-year-old Bowen is among them; he came wearing a yellow raincoat, and stood silently before the memorial.
Bowen said that he was only 10 when the incident happened, but what he saw on live TV was etched into his mind. Even though his family objected, he came to the memorial anyway.
Other citizens lit candles at the memorial. and paid silent tribute to Leung as they stood in the heavy rain under umbrellas.
source: ReNews #Jun15
https://www.facebook.com/renewshk/posts/132708449403734
#Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
Hong Kong's Judiciary Suspected of Targeting Pro-demoncracy Supporters from Decumenting Court Records
Source: InMedia #Jun15
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Hong Kong's Judiciary Suspected of Targeting Pro-demoncracy Supporters from Decumenting Court Records
On June 15, 2022, in Hong Kong the Judiciary has published the draft of the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill, which, in addition to consulting on the use of remote hearings in criminal proceedings, proposes two new offences against recording and publishing both remote and physically attending hearings.
An example in the draft suggests that lawyers and journalists should be allowed to take notes of legal proceedings; however, the other attendants are prohibited from doing so, that unauthorised records would be subjected to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months.
Furthermore, publishing or even attempting to publish unauthorised records of hearings would be subject to five years imprisonment. The Judiciary said it wanted to eliminate unauthorised recording of all court proceedings.
Uploading a photograph or video taken at court during an adjournment, for example, would be an offence punishable by five years imprisonment.
[Editor note: the two new proposed offences are suspected of targeting "professional spectators", who attend hearings of pro-democratic protesters or activists to support the defendants, at least psychologically. Some of them may see themselves as court reporter, taking down details of a case and posting them on the internet for public reference. Their presence also reflects the companionship and solidarity of the 2019s anti-extradition protesters.]
Source: InMedia #Jun15
https://bit.ly/3ytHV3z
On June 15, 2022, in Hong Kong the Judiciary has published the draft of the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill, which, in addition to consulting on the use of remote hearings in criminal proceedings, proposes two new offences against recording and publishing both remote and physically attending hearings.
An example in the draft suggests that lawyers and journalists should be allowed to take notes of legal proceedings; however, the other attendants are prohibited from doing so, that unauthorised records would be subjected to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months.
Furthermore, publishing or even attempting to publish unauthorised records of hearings would be subject to five years imprisonment. The Judiciary said it wanted to eliminate unauthorised recording of all court proceedings.
Uploading a photograph or video taken at court during an adjournment, for example, would be an offence punishable by five years imprisonment.
[Editor note: the two new proposed offences are suspected of targeting "professional spectators", who attend hearings of pro-democratic protesters or activists to support the defendants, at least psychologically. Some of them may see themselves as court reporter, taking down details of a case and posting them on the internet for public reference. Their presence also reflects the companionship and solidarity of the 2019s anti-extradition protesters.]
Source: InMedia #Jun15
https://bit.ly/3ytHV3z
Commemorating Tragic Loss in Anti-Extradition Protest
Supporters Risk Littering Fine with Floral Tributes
Source: Panda; #Jun15
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Supporters Risk Littering Fine with Floral Tributes
Source: Panda; #Jun15
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Commemorating Tragic Loss in Anti-Extradition Protest
Supporters Risk Littering Fine with Floral Tributes
June 15th marks the fourth memorial of the tragic death of Marco Leung Ling-kit, who fell from a height at #Admiralty #Pacific Place. His passing remains a solemn reminder of the #AntiExtradition Law Amendment Bill (#AntiELAB) protest in Hong Kong in 2019. This day holds significant importance as it honors the memory of Leung and reflects upon the events that unfolded during the movement.
Leung's untimely demise, coupled with the Hong Kong government's failure to respond to the demands of pro-democracy protesters to #WithdrawTheBill, gave rise to a subsequent mass protest involving two million Hong Kongers. The resounding slogan "Not disbanding until withdrawal" echoed throughout the city as a symbol of unity and resilience.
Unlike previous years, there were no uniformed police officers stationed at the site on this occasion. However, a considerable number of plainclothes police officers were scattered in the vicinity. They did not interfere with citizens who came to pay tribute to Leung and allowed them to stand and observe a moment of silence. Nevertheless, when individuals placed their floral tributes at the designated flowerbeds, plainclothes officers holding "fixed penalty tickets" swiftly emerged from all sides, warning that failure to retrieve the flowers would result in a littering fine.
The white flowers that had been placed in the flowerbeds earlier were respectfully removed by cleaning workers around 8 o'clock in the evening.
Source: Panda; #Jun15
https://www.facebook.com/100075850610487/posts/pfbid029z6nvuj5jMETf2e2LreuKtvBxT1Tw2LXm4t1CdC7z97YGzu4MWDGoQDfL19xGDvol/
Supporters Risk Littering Fine with Floral Tributes
June 15th marks the fourth memorial of the tragic death of Marco Leung Ling-kit, who fell from a height at #Admiralty #Pacific Place. His passing remains a solemn reminder of the #AntiExtradition Law Amendment Bill (#AntiELAB) protest in Hong Kong in 2019. This day holds significant importance as it honors the memory of Leung and reflects upon the events that unfolded during the movement.
Leung's untimely demise, coupled with the Hong Kong government's failure to respond to the demands of pro-democracy protesters to #WithdrawTheBill, gave rise to a subsequent mass protest involving two million Hong Kongers. The resounding slogan "Not disbanding until withdrawal" echoed throughout the city as a symbol of unity and resilience.
Unlike previous years, there were no uniformed police officers stationed at the site on this occasion. However, a considerable number of plainclothes police officers were scattered in the vicinity. They did not interfere with citizens who came to pay tribute to Leung and allowed them to stand and observe a moment of silence. Nevertheless, when individuals placed their floral tributes at the designated flowerbeds, plainclothes officers holding "fixed penalty tickets" swiftly emerged from all sides, warning that failure to retrieve the flowers would result in a littering fine.
The white flowers that had been placed in the flowerbeds earlier were respectfully removed by cleaning workers around 8 o'clock in the evening.
Source: Panda; #Jun15
https://www.facebook.com/100075850610487/posts/pfbid029z6nvuj5jMETf2e2LreuKtvBxT1Tw2LXm4t1CdC7z97YGzu4MWDGoQDfL19xGDvol/
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