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Student Reporters Group denounces Police’s attempt to re-define “Media Representatives”, calling it a decoy to licensing regime on journalists
Source: RTHK #Sept23
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Student Reporters Group denounces Police’s attempt to re-define “Media Representatives”, calling it a decoy to licensing regime on journalists
Source: RTHK #Sept23
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Student Reporters Group denounces Police’s attempt to re-define “Media Representatives”, calling it a decoy to licensing regime on journalists
Responding to the Police’s attempt to re-define “Media Representatives” in Police General Orders, refusing to recognize accreditation from Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) and Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (#HKPPA), 5 student press groups of local universities and institutions, joining over 48 online news outlets and 8 press unions, also denounced the Police’s unilateral revision of definition.
The group of student reporters pointed out in their statement that the revision is a decoy to licensing regime on journalists, which is meant to encroach, in particularly, the rights of web-based media, civil journalists and school press to report, depriving their freedom of speech.
Source: RTHK #Sept23
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Joint Statement by Over 48 Online News Outlets, Sept 22, 2020: "We Will Keep Reporting: A Petition Against Police-determined Media Whitelists"
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/2793962724158529/
8 Press Associations and Unions in Hong Kong Call On HK Police to Withdraw Unilateral Revision of "Media Representative"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25450
Student Reporters Group denounces Police’s attempt to re-define “Media Representatives”, calling it a decoy to licensing regime on journalists
Responding to the Police’s attempt to re-define “Media Representatives” in Police General Orders, refusing to recognize accreditation from Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) and Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (#HKPPA), 5 student press groups of local universities and institutions, joining over 48 online news outlets and 8 press unions, also denounced the Police’s unilateral revision of definition.
The group of student reporters pointed out in their statement that the revision is a decoy to licensing regime on journalists, which is meant to encroach, in particularly, the rights of web-based media, civil journalists and school press to report, depriving their freedom of speech.
Source: RTHK #Sept23
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Joint Statement by Over 48 Online News Outlets, Sept 22, 2020: "We Will Keep Reporting: A Petition Against Police-determined Media Whitelists"
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/2793962724158529/
8 Press Associations and Unions in Hong Kong Call On HK Police to Withdraw Unilateral Revision of "Media Representative"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25450
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Press Associations and Unions in Hong Kong Call On HK Police to Withdraw Unilateral Revision of "Media Representative"
Hong Kong Journalists Association, Hong Kong Press Photographers Association and several press unions issued a joint statement…
Press Associations and Unions in Hong Kong Call On HK Police to Withdraw Unilateral Revision of "Media Representative"
Hong Kong Journalists Association, Hong Kong Press Photographers Association and several press unions issued a joint statement…
#LukedePulford: UK's Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to 'Prosecute' Beijing Loyalist #JuniusHo and Remove him from the UK Solicitors Register
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (#SRA), a licensing body that regulates solicitors in England and Wales, has taken action and scheduled a hearing of Junius Ho's case in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
With the latest news from SRA, Hong Kong Watch's fellow Luke de Pulford commented that "people who spout hate, incite violence and encourage authoritarianism have no place practising law in the UK."
In October 2019, Anglia Ruskin University (#ARU) in the UK has revoked Ho's honorary degree citing Ho's conduct and public behaviour as a concern. This came after Ho's alleged connection with the white-clad assailants in Yuen Long 7.21 triad attack on train passengers, reporters and pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong in 2019.
Source: Luke de Pulford's Twitter #Sept23
https://twitter.com/lukedepulford/status/1308789185705381888?s=09
#StandwithHongKong
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (#SRA), a licensing body that regulates solicitors in England and Wales, has taken action and scheduled a hearing of Junius Ho's case in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
With the latest news from SRA, Hong Kong Watch's fellow Luke de Pulford commented that "people who spout hate, incite violence and encourage authoritarianism have no place practising law in the UK."
In October 2019, Anglia Ruskin University (#ARU) in the UK has revoked Ho's honorary degree citing Ho's conduct and public behaviour as a concern. This came after Ho's alleged connection with the white-clad assailants in Yuen Long 7.21 triad attack on train passengers, reporters and pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong in 2019.
Source: Luke de Pulford's Twitter #Sept23
https://twitter.com/lukedepulford/status/1308789185705381888?s=09
#StandwithHongKong
#Statement #PressFreedom #Unfreedom
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong Speaks Up for Press Freedom for All; China Spokeperson: "There is no absolute press freedom that is above the law"
Source: FCCHK; RTHK #Sept23
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong Speaks Up for Press Freedom for All; China Spokeperson: "There is no absolute press freedom that is above the law"
Source: FCCHK; RTHK #Sept23
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong Speaks Up for Press Freedom for All; China Spokeperson: "There is no absolute press freedom that is above the law"
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong (#FCCHK) issued a statement on Sept 23, 2020, opposing to the police's restrictive new accreditation policy for journalists in Hong Kong.
The FCCHK described the police's move as "another step in the erosion of Hong Kong’s once cherished press freedom as it would give the police — rather than reporters and editors — the power to determine who covers the police".
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club challenged if The Hong Kong police is, as they claimed in their letter, "always respect press freedom and their rights of journalists."
The FCCHK said, "If that is the case, they should welcome free and unfettered access to their operations, and should encourage open reporting instead of trying to restrict the number of journalists covering its operations. A force that is proud of its discipline and confident its officers follow established protocols and guidelines should have nothing to fear from the spotlight journalists shine on it."
On the same day, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson in Hong Kong condemned the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong for "meddling with Hong Kong affairs". In their statement, China claimed that there is "no absolute press freedom in the world that is above the law"; "Hong Kong is China’s Hong Kong"; and "to engage in journalism in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, one must strictly abide by the laws of China and HKSAR and consciously accept legal supervision."
Source: FCCHK; RTHK #Sept23
https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-opposes-hong-kong-police-accreditation-process-for-journalists/
#ForeignMinistry #China
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Joint Statement by Over 48 Online News Outlets, Sept 22, 2020: "We Will Keep Reporting: A Petition Against Police-determined Media Whitelists"
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/2793962724158529/
Journalism Schools and Student Reporters Groups Denounce Police’s attempt to Re-define “Media Representatives”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25470
8 Press Associations and Unions in Hong Kong Call On HK Police to Withdraw Unilateral Revision of "Media Representative"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25450
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong Speaks Up for Press Freedom for All; China Spokeperson: "There is no absolute press freedom that is above the law"
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong (#FCCHK) issued a statement on Sept 23, 2020, opposing to the police's restrictive new accreditation policy for journalists in Hong Kong.
The FCCHK described the police's move as "another step in the erosion of Hong Kong’s once cherished press freedom as it would give the police — rather than reporters and editors — the power to determine who covers the police".
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club challenged if The Hong Kong police is, as they claimed in their letter, "always respect press freedom and their rights of journalists."
The FCCHK said, "If that is the case, they should welcome free and unfettered access to their operations, and should encourage open reporting instead of trying to restrict the number of journalists covering its operations. A force that is proud of its discipline and confident its officers follow established protocols and guidelines should have nothing to fear from the spotlight journalists shine on it."
On the same day, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson in Hong Kong condemned the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong for "meddling with Hong Kong affairs". In their statement, China claimed that there is "no absolute press freedom in the world that is above the law"; "Hong Kong is China’s Hong Kong"; and "to engage in journalism in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, one must strictly abide by the laws of China and HKSAR and consciously accept legal supervision."
Source: FCCHK; RTHK #Sept23
https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-opposes-hong-kong-police-accreditation-process-for-journalists/
#ForeignMinistry #China
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Joint Statement by Over 48 Online News Outlets, Sept 22, 2020: "We Will Keep Reporting: A Petition Against Police-determined Media Whitelists"
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/2793962724158529/
Journalism Schools and Student Reporters Groups Denounce Police’s attempt to Re-define “Media Representatives”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25470
8 Press Associations and Unions in Hong Kong Call On HK Police to Withdraw Unilateral Revision of "Media Representative"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25450
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專員公署正告外國記者會停止以新聞自由插手香港事務
針對香港外國記者會就香港警方修訂《員警通例》有關「傳媒代表」定義發表言論，外交部駐港公署發言人表示強烈不滿和堅決反對，正告外國記者會立即停止打著新聞自由幌子插手香港事務。 發言人指出，去年修例風波中一些人以記者之名公然阻礙警方執法，甚至襲擊警員，蓄意干擾警方執法和其他記者正常採訪，嚴重破壞香港法治與社會秩序。外國記者會公然為「假記者真暴徒」美化洗白，妄圖包庇縱容「黑暴」「“攬炒」勢力，唯恐香港不亂，用心險惡。 發言人強調，世界上沒有絕對的、淩駕法律之上的新聞自由。香港是中國的香港，在香港特區從事新聞工作…
#IFJ #Statement #PressFreedom
International Federation of Journalists Condemn Hong Kong Authorities For Imposing State Control Over Journalists
"This is another level of state control clearly at odds with press freedom. It also shows the excessive overreach by authorities against journalists and media workers in Hong Kong in a bid to control critical media coverage.
The IFJ strongly objects to any move to limit access to journalists and the narrowing of the definition of a journalist as dictated by police which have no capacity to make such a determination without the consultation of journalists.”
Source: International Federation of Journalists #Sept23
https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/hong-kong-police-amend-definition-of-journalist-to-restrict-access.html
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Joint Statement by Over 48 Online News Outlets, Sept 22, 2020: "We Will Keep Reporting"
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/2793962724158529/
International Federation of Journalists Condemn Hong Kong Authorities For Imposing State Control Over Journalists
"This is another level of state control clearly at odds with press freedom. It also shows the excessive overreach by authorities against journalists and media workers in Hong Kong in a bid to control critical media coverage.
The IFJ strongly objects to any move to limit access to journalists and the narrowing of the definition of a journalist as dictated by police which have no capacity to make such a determination without the consultation of journalists.”
Source: International Federation of Journalists #Sept23
https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/hong-kong-police-amend-definition-of-journalist-to-restrict-access.html
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Joint Statement by Over 48 Online News Outlets, Sept 22, 2020: "We Will Keep Reporting"
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/2793962724158529/
#FailedState #PoliticalAllegiance #Neutrality
Pro-Establishmemt Newspaper: New Civil Servants to Vow When Entering Government Services Next Month, May Be Dismissed if They Refuse to Follow
Source: Headline Daily; SingTao Daily #Sept23
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Pro-Establishmemt Newspaper: New Civil Servants to Vow When Entering Government Services Next Month, May Be Dismissed if They Refuse to Follow
Source: Headline Daily; SingTao Daily #Sept23
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Pro-Establishmemt Newspaper: New Civil Servants to Vow When Entering Government Services Next Month, May Be Dismissed if They Refuse to Follow
According to pro-Establishement newspaper Singtao Daily, Hong Kong's Secretary of Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-Kuen revealed that the government would issue a notice in mid-October 2020 about an arrangement for new civil servants to sign a document.
Contents of the document include advocating the “Basic Law”, devotion to HKSAR, committing to their duties and being responsible to the HKSAR government.
Also, those being promoted to a senior position, officer’s position, other vital roles or sensitivity position in the Hong Kong Civil Service, such as Disciplined Services, Administrative Officers, legal officers, etc will also be participants of the first phase of marking vows for existing civil servants.
Chairman of Hong Kong Federation of Civil Service Unions Tong Lai-ngor was concerned that the government had unilaterally changed the contracts by requesting their employees to vow, asking what the consequence would bes if existing employees rejected the request and what proposal of compensation would be offered by the government. She requested the government to list the guideline and punishment in details before its enactment. Chairman of Hong Kong Senior Government Officer Association Lee Fong-chung hoped the government would have just procedures for dealing with cases related to vow-breaching and that it would be best for the government to follow the existing system of punishment.
Regarding questions from associations, Nip responded firmly, “Violating the vow means violating the “Basic Law” and the “National Security Law”. Violators would be dismissed. But civil servants have a chance to appeal.”
Source: Headline Daily; Singtao Daily #Sept23
#CivilServants #PatrickNip
Pro-Establishmemt Newspaper: New Civil Servants to Vow When Entering Government Services Next Month, May Be Dismissed if They Refuse to Follow
According to pro-Establishement newspaper Singtao Daily, Hong Kong's Secretary of Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-Kuen revealed that the government would issue a notice in mid-October 2020 about an arrangement for new civil servants to sign a document.
Contents of the document include advocating the “Basic Law”, devotion to HKSAR, committing to their duties and being responsible to the HKSAR government.
Also, those being promoted to a senior position, officer’s position, other vital roles or sensitivity position in the Hong Kong Civil Service, such as Disciplined Services, Administrative Officers, legal officers, etc will also be participants of the first phase of marking vows for existing civil servants.
Chairman of Hong Kong Federation of Civil Service Unions Tong Lai-ngor was concerned that the government had unilaterally changed the contracts by requesting their employees to vow, asking what the consequence would bes if existing employees rejected the request and what proposal of compensation would be offered by the government. She requested the government to list the guideline and punishment in details before its enactment. Chairman of Hong Kong Senior Government Officer Association Lee Fong-chung hoped the government would have just procedures for dealing with cases related to vow-breaching and that it would be best for the government to follow the existing system of punishment.
Regarding questions from associations, Nip responded firmly, “Violating the vow means violating the “Basic Law” and the “National Security Law”. Violators would be dismissed. But civil servants have a chance to appeal.”
Source: Headline Daily; Singtao Daily #Sept23
#CivilServants #PatrickNip
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公僕宣誓擬下月實施 拒簽或革職
政府計畫為公務員引入宣誓或簽署文件，要求擁護《基本法》及效忠特區等。有關諮詢早於八月底完結，各工會團體原本要在八月底向公務員事務局提交建議並...
#Santions #ReginaIp
Beijing Loyalists in Hong Kong Claim They Are Unafraid of US Sanctiond but Will Sell Overseas Assets
The US government has announced the sanction of government officials in China and Hong Kong. The list in HK included Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng and Secretary for Security John Lee. At the momrnt, members of the Executive Council (ExCo), who are advisors appointed by the Chief Executive, are not on the list.
ExCo member Tommy Cheung Yu-Yan, who is also the chairman of the pro-Establishment Liberal party, was interviewed by Michael Chugani in China-friendly TVB news.
According to Cheung, his wife and son had difficulties in opening bank accounts and exchanging US dollars. Also, he worried his children and grandchildren would be affected in the coming 20 years. He claimed, “I don't know why, but this is how the world is doing it nowadays.”
Cheung said that he doesn’t have assets in the US and overseas, but he didn’t like to be sanctioned.
Another ExCo member Regina Ip, who is a former government official and now the chair of the pro-Beijing New People’s Party, was interviewed in the same program. Ip believed she wouldn’t be sanctioned in the short term, but she revealed she took some precautions including selling the assets she has in the US.
Source: Stand News #Sept23
#Sanction
Beijing Loyalists in Hong Kong Claim They Are Unafraid of US Sanctiond but Will Sell Overseas Assets
The US government has announced the sanction of government officials in China and Hong Kong. The list in HK included Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng and Secretary for Security John Lee. At the momrnt, members of the Executive Council (ExCo), who are advisors appointed by the Chief Executive, are not on the list.
ExCo member Tommy Cheung Yu-Yan, who is also the chairman of the pro-Establishment Liberal party, was interviewed by Michael Chugani in China-friendly TVB news.
According to Cheung, his wife and son had difficulties in opening bank accounts and exchanging US dollars. Also, he worried his children and grandchildren would be affected in the coming 20 years. He claimed, “I don't know why, but this is how the world is doing it nowadays.”
Cheung said that he doesn’t have assets in the US and overseas, but he didn’t like to be sanctioned.
Another ExCo member Regina Ip, who is a former government official and now the chair of the pro-Beijing New People’s Party, was interviewed in the same program. Ip believed she wouldn’t be sanctioned in the short term, but she revealed she took some precautions including selling the assets she has in the US.
Source: Stand News #Sept23
#Sanction
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#GeoffreyMa #JudicialIndependence
Hong Kong's top judge rebuts, “Duty of judges is strictly to apply the law and nothing else”
Source: Stand News, Apple Daily #Sept23
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Hong Kong's top judge rebuts, “Duty of judges is strictly to apply the law and nothing else”
Source: Stand News, Apple Daily #Sept23
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