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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
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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"
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民主派初選 47 人案，九龍東六名參選人黃之鋒、譚文豪、李嘉達、譚得志、胡志偉和施德來今日開始求情；早上率先由認罪的前香港眾志秘書長黃之鋒求情，他的代表律師呈上母親、牧師、老師的求情信，但黃之鋒本人並無向法庭提交個人求情。 黃之鋒的代表律師求情時指，黃之鋒在案中應歸類為積極參與者，但無參與組織初選，加上他認罪，希望可以獲得三分一刑期扣減；辯方又呈上他媽媽、教會牧師和老師的求情信，指黃之鋒希望盡快完成刑期後可以改過自身。 國安法指定法官陳仲衡疑問，辯方並無呈上黃之鋒本人的求情信，所以這個不是他本人的說法…
"Kowloon East's democratic primary candidates, including Joshua Wong, made their pleas today, but the absence of Wong's personal plea raises profound questions. When participating in a primary becomes a criminal act, the very notion of pleading seems futile. This case underscores the erosion of democratic processes and the struggles faced by advocates of political rights. #HongKongPrimary #DemocraticCandidates #RuleOfLaw #PoliticalRights"
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#法庭報導 1️⃣5人暴動罪脫 律政司上訴得直發還原審重新考慮 辯方擬申請重開案情 bit.ly/3VPhmBx 2019年10月6日示威者上街抗議《禁蒙面法》，5人經審訊後被裁定暴動罪不成立，但身處非法集結時使用蒙面物品罪成。律政司不服暴動罪的無罪裁決，以案件呈述形式上訴，部分被告刑滿出獄後隨即被門外警員押往法院施加保釋條件。高院法官於今年5月裁定原審的無罪裁決「有悖常理」，應予撤銷，案件須發還原審法官高偉雄重新考慮。案件再訊，代表第二及五被告的大律師擬申請重開辯方案情，其餘3名被告則尚未決定。法官高…
Jul 5: Appeal by Department of Justice in the #HongKong court: 5 individuals acquitted of riot charges in connection with the anti-mask law protests. However, convictions for unlawful assembly with masked items upheld. High Court judge orders a retrial, stating the acquittal was 'illogical.' Defense intends to apply for case reopening. Critics argue DOJ's pursuit appears aimed at suppressing the freedom of protest in Hong Kong, raising concerns about the preservation of the rule of law. #FreedomOfProtest #JusticeSystem #RuleOfLaw
"In the '818 Flowing Procession' case, HK's Court of Final Appeal rejects appeals by Jimmy Lai, Lee Cheuk-yan, Wu Chi-wai, and others for 'participating in a gathering,' sparking controversy over alleged damage to assembly rights. Former HK Governor Patten criticizes the ruling's injustice. Int'l concern mounts over unfair trials in HK. Lord Patterson comments: 'This unjust verdict is worsened by Lord Neuberger's involvement.' HK gov't condemns Patten's 'malicious defamation.' #HongKong #RuleOfLaw #JusticeSystem"