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【立場案】記協：判決證香港新聞自由嚴重倒退 • 立場新聞前總編輯鍾沛權和林紹桐被判串謀發布煽動刊物罪成 • 記協發聲明指案件明確反映香港新聞自由衰落 • 2021年12月，警方國安處搜查《立場新聞》並拘捕8人 • 《立場新聞》6,100萬資產被凍結，隨後宣布停運 裁決重點: • 17篇文章中11篇被裁定具煽動意圖 • 法官郭偉健考慮案發時的社會背景 • 指出反修例運動前已有66%市民不贊成將港人引渡到內地 • 強調2019年區議會選舉中非建制派大勝，儘管之前發生暴力事件 法官觀察: • 稱「民粹年代」已降臨香港…
【Stand News Case】HKJA: Verdict Proves Severe Regression of Press Freedom in Hong Kong
• Former Stand News editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam found guilty of conspiracy to publish seditious publications
• Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) states the case clearly reflects the decline of press freedom in Hong Kong
• In December 2021, national security police raided Stand News and arrested 8 people
• Stand News' assets of HK$61 million frozen, leading to its closure
Key points of the verdict:
• 11 out of 17 articles deemed to have seditious intent
• Judge Kwok Wai-kin considered the social context during the case period
• Noted that 66% of citizens opposed extradition to mainland China before the 2019 protests
• Highlighted the landslide victory of pro-democracy camp in 2019 district council elections despite violent incidents
Judge's observations:
• Claimed "populist era" had arrived in Hong Kong
• Suggested protesters and their supporters prioritized stance over means
• Noted shift in focus from individual incidents to fundamental issues like police reform and democratic changes
• Stated that those who participated in protests were potential targets for incitement
• Mentioned severe social division, even within families
Impact of the case:
• Irreversible damage to Hong Kong's journalism industry
• Raises deep concerns about freedom of press and speech
#HongKongPressFreedom #StandNewsCase #MediaFreedom
• Former Stand News editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam found guilty of conspiracy to publish seditious publications
• Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) states the case clearly reflects the decline of press freedom in Hong Kong
• In December 2021, national security police raided Stand News and arrested 8 people
• Stand News' assets of HK$61 million frozen, leading to its closure
Key points of the verdict:
• 11 out of 17 articles deemed to have seditious intent
• Judge Kwok Wai-kin considered the social context during the case period
• Noted that 66% of citizens opposed extradition to mainland China before the 2019 protests
• Highlighted the landslide victory of pro-democracy camp in 2019 district council elections despite violent incidents
Judge's observations:
• Claimed "populist era" had arrived in Hong Kong
• Suggested protesters and their supporters prioritized stance over means
• Noted shift in focus from individual incidents to fundamental issues like police reform and democratic changes
• Stated that those who participated in protests were potential targets for incitement
• Mentioned severe social division, even within families
Impact of the case:
• Irreversible damage to Hong Kong's journalism industry
• Raises deep concerns about freedom of press and speech
#HongKongPressFreedom #StandNewsCase #MediaFreedom
Shocking: Judge in Stand News Case Admits Ruling Lacks Clear Legal Basis
In a stunning development, Judge Kwok Wai-kin has not only reversed his previous ruling in the Stand News case but also admitted that this new decision lacks a clear legal foundation.
Key points:
• Judge Kwok broadened the definition of sedition
• He acknowledged the new definition isn't based on existing law, but aims to "effectively safeguard national security"
• Criminal intent expanded from "intentional incitement" to include "disregarding consequences of incitement"
What does this mean?
• Journalists may face imprisonment based on rulings without clear legal basis
• Serious questions raised about Hong Kong's rule of law and judicial independence
• Unprecedented threat to press freedom and freedom of expression
This ruling not only affects the Stand News case but could have far-reaching implications for Hong Kong's entire journalism industry and legal system.
#HongKongLegalCrisis #StandNewsCase
In a stunning development, Judge Kwok Wai-kin has not only reversed his previous ruling in the Stand News case but also admitted that this new decision lacks a clear legal foundation.
Key points:
• Judge Kwok broadened the definition of sedition
• He acknowledged the new definition isn't based on existing law, but aims to "effectively safeguard national security"
• Criminal intent expanded from "intentional incitement" to include "disregarding consequences of incitement"
What does this mean?
• Journalists may face imprisonment based on rulings without clear legal basis
• Serious questions raised about Hong Kong's rule of law and judicial independence
• Unprecedented threat to press freedom and freedom of expression
This ruling not only affects the Stand News case but could have far-reaching implications for Hong Kong's entire journalism industry and legal system.
#HongKongLegalCrisis #StandNewsCase