The recent arrests under Hong Kong's national security law serve as a reminder that no one is safe from the reach of Article 23. The apprehensions, including prominent activist Chow Hang-tung, instill fear and raise concerns about freedom of expression and the rule of law. The use of the law to target individuals and suppress dissent has a chilling effect on society. It underscores the need for continued vigilance in protecting fundamental rights and preserving the autonomy of Hong Kong. #Article23 #NationalSecurityLaw #HongKong #FreedomOfExpression #RuleOfLaw
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/05/28/breaking-6-arrested-under-hong-kongs-new-security-law/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/05/28/breaking-6-arrested-under-hong-kongs-new-security-law/
In a deeply troubling development, 14 Hong Kong democrats have been found guilty while 2 were acquitted in an unfair trial that lacked a jury and involved judges appointed by the government. This landmark national security case not only undermines citizens' voting rights but also raises serious doubts about the impartiality and fairness of the proceedings. The absence of a jury denies defendants their right to a trial by their peers, further eroding the principles of justice. Upholding democratic values and safeguarding individual rights must remain a top priority. #HongKong #UnfairTrial #NoJury #AppointedJudges #VotingRights #NationalSecurityCase #JusticeUnderThreat
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/05/30/breaking-14-hong-kong-democrats-convicted-2-cleared-of-conspiring-to-commit-subversion-in-landmark-national-security-trial/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/05/30/breaking-14-hong-kong-democrats-convicted-2-cleared-of-conspiring-to-commit-subversion-in-landmark-national-security-trial/
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Part 1 初選 47 人案,經過三年多終於有裁決,毫不意外地 16 個不認罪的被告,絕大部分被判罪成,47 人只有兩人暫時脫罪,但仍要面對上訴。雖然結局早已注定,但作為香港歷史上最重大的政治審判,仍然有必要將法庭如何將香港反對派代表人物全部打成顛覆國家罪犯,留下一個簡單的紀錄。 由當日民主派大搜捕開始,公眾心中都有同一個疑問:立法會議員行使憲制權力,否決政府提出的財政預算案,如何可以被指稱是顛覆國家政權? 今日,李運騰、陳慶偉和陳仲衡三個法官,給出了法庭的答卷。他們前後用了 337 頁、87000…
The Hong Kong court twisted logic and law to imprison opposition figures and strip away citizens' voting rights. They exploited the broad definitions of the national security law, labeling peaceful actions as subversion. The court equated legislative activities with unlawful conspiracy, undermining democracy. They ignored the defense's argument and extended "unlawful means" to non-criminal acts. This sets a dangerous precedent, allowing the government to criminalize dissent. The trial unjustly imprisoned individuals and eroded voting rights, undermining democracy. This highlights the erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and the need for international support.
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#HongKong #PoliticalRepression #TwistedLogic #StrippedRights #VotingRights #RuleOfLaw
Credit: @mwcartoons @renews_hk @inmediahknet
#HongKong #PoliticalRepression #TwistedLogic #StrippedRights #VotingRights #RuleOfLaw
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【當年今日|反修例回顧】2019年6月12日:警首向示威者開槍,政府定性為「暴動」 https://bit.ly/3x4I9Si 2019年6月12日,立法會原訂就《逃犯條例》修訂草案進行二讀。有示威者徹夜留守金鐘,並自早上佔領夏慤道一帶。立法會最終取消當日會議。 下午,示威者在立法會示威區與警方爆發衝擊,警方隨後「清場」,施放150枚催淚彈,並在回歸以來首次向示威者開槍,包括橡膠子彈及布袋彈。時任警務處長盧偉聰形容金鐘進入騷亂情況,故警方迫不得使用武力;時任特首林鄭月娥則發表電視講話,批評佔領行動為…
On this day in 2019, during the anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, police fired rubber bullets and bean bag rounds at demonstrators, marking the first time such force was used. The government labeled the protests as a "riot." The clashes erupted as the Legislative Council was set to debate the controversial extradition bill. The violence resulted in injuries, including a teacher losing 97.5% vision in one eye. Several individuals were subsequently charged and received prison sentences for their involvement. #AntiExtraditionProtests #HongKong #ExtraditionBill #PoliceViolence #Injustice
Hong Kong Democracy Movement
教育局年初發表視學報告,批評有學校唱國歌時師生歌聲略為細聲,建議學校加強學生唱國歌信心和習慣;教育局長蔡若蓮近日接受多份報章訪問時表示,為局方報告這講法辯護,「唱 K 都唔會好細聲唱」,因為唱歌就是要表達感情。 明報、星島、經濟、港台等均於今日刊發蔡若蓮專訪,蔡若蓮在訪問中提到,唱國歌聲線大小不是對錯問題,而是有關學生的意識,她指唱歌聲線反映投入度,音樂堂老師都會提醒學生唱得大聲一點,是正常建議,相信學校不會覺得有壓力。
The Education Bureau in #HongKong wants to make sure that students are singing the Chinese Anthem loud enough. This is another level of #brainwashing.
#freehongkong #hkdmovement
#freehongkong #hkdmovement
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// 香港終審法院前非常任法官岑耀信(Jonathan Sumption)上周撰文評論香港法治垂危,隨即惹來特區政府與中方駐港機構連日發文攻擊。 曾任終院非常任法官長達18年的梅師賢(Anthony Mason)是澳洲高院前首席大法官,一直很支持香港終院保留海外法官的制度。他接受《明報》訪問時表示,強烈不接納中方對岑耀信人格作出的批評,形容岑耀信是高度受人尊重的法官。對於岑耀信評論「港區國安法」衝擊香港法治,梅師賢認為即使法官不同意條文內容,包括認為嚴苛或侵犯人權,但只要法例是有效,法官也只能依法判案。//…
Former Australian Chief Justice Anthony Mason, who supports the retention of overseas judges in Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal, strongly rejects the attacks on former UK Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption's character by the Hong Kong government and Chinese authorities. Mason describes Sumption as a highly respected judge. Regarding Sumption's comments on the impact of the national security law on Hong Kong's rule of law, Mason believes that even if judges disagree with the law's provisions, including finding them harsh or violating human rights, they must still apply the law if it is valid. #JudicialIndependence #JonathanSumption #AnthonyMason #OverseasJudges #RuleOfLaw #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw
Hirano Uryu's denial of entry into Hong Kong further highlights the significant deterioration of freedom in the city. The restrictions on individuals expressing their views and commemorating events like the tragic incident involving Leung Kin-fai demonstrate the shrinking space for dissent and the erosion of fundamental rights. The situation underscores the concerns raised by many regarding the diminishing freedoms and the impact of national security legislation in Hong Kong. #FreedomOfExpression #DeterioratingFreedom #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw
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【都做到好明下】 繼同志組織「大同」原訂 629 到 71 在尖沙咀 iSQUARE 舉辦的同志驕傲月市集,因食環署指無申請臨時娛樂牌取消後,再有同一時間舉行的市集取消舉行。 文創市集「Marketoo」原本計劃聯乘電影《公開試當真》,6 月 29 日到 7 月 1 日在啟德AIRSIDE 辦市集,但主辦方今日公告,市集「因不可抗力因素需要取消」。 Marketoo 在公告中為突如其來的轉變致歉,「呢個決定真的很痛心, 亦抱歉地說我地不能透露太多原因」,稱自確認與試當真聯乘深感興奮,數個月來用心準備…
In addition to the recent event cancellations, the repeated disruptions and cancellations of cultural and community gatherings in Hong Kong further underscore the extremely limited freedom in the city. The stringent regulations and arbitrary enforcement by authorities have created an environment of uncertainty and fear, stifling the vibrant expression of diverse voices and restricting the fundamental rights of the people. The shrinking space for social and cultural activities reflects the alarming erosion of freedom in Hong Kong. #LimitedFreedom #EventCancellations #Uncertainty #ErosionOfRights #HongKong
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【當年今日|反修例回顧】2019年7月1日:示威者佔領立法會 https://bit.ly/4co9yOr 2019年7月1日示威者衝擊並佔領立法會大樓,被視為反修例運動中標誌性的事件。
On July 1, 2019, protesters stormed and occupied Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) building, a significant event in the anti-extradition bill movement. Demonstrators clashed with police, resulting in arrests and subsequent charges of rioting. Later, protesters escalated their actions by assaulting the LegCo entrance with metal barricades and rods. The government condemned the violence, and in the evening, protesters breached the building, raising banners and defacing symbols. The police eventually cleared the area, leading to further arrests. The aftermath saw individuals facing charges of rioting and unlawfully entering the LegCo premises. #July1st #LegCoOccupation #AntiExtraditionBill #Protests #HongKong
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【黎智英案|英御用大律師Tim Owen被拒發簽證 黎上訴至終院被駁回】 -英御用大律師Tim Owen簽證申至終院遭駁回 -高院:黎智英無合理理據,國安委決定不容司法挑戰 -上訴庭批准律政司獲得彌償訟費 全文:https://points-media.com/gqkj ------------- 📌 支持《棱角 The Points》亂世求真,贊助我們運作: points-media.com/supports 📌 報料、投稿: info@points-media.com 📌 緊貼《棱角 The Points》24小時零死角:…
"The denial of Jimmy Lai's request for legal representation and the subsequent rejection of his appeal raise serious concerns about the fairness of the trial, which goes against Article 35 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong. These actions undermine the rule of law and the fundamental rights guaranteed by Hong Kong's legal framework. #BasicLawArticle35 #UnfairTrial #RuleOfLaw #HongKong"