#PoliceState #CoronavirusPandemic
Riot police stops elderly from distributing masks and arrests a political activist

1228 – 1230 | Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Riot police commanded People Power, a vocal political party, to remove its street kiosk set up on East Point Road, while an elderly woman showed to the officer masks that they are distributing. While political activist, Tam Tak Chi was attempted to further explain to the officers, he was arrested and took away by a large group of riot police.

The police then removed the banners and slogans on the kiosk, attracting berating from the public for "selling out on their conscious and the next generation".

Source: Stand News #May24
#TamTakChi

#FirstHand #PoliceState
Raymond Chan Demands Explanation for Fellow Legislator's Arrest

1257 | SOGO, Causeway Bay
At about 12:45 outside SOGO Department Store, Lawmaker Tam Tak-chi was arrested.

A lawmaker from the same party, Raymond Chan demanded an explanation from the police for the arrest.

“According to Cap. 599G, the prohibition of group gatherings can only be applied to groups of eight and more in public spaces. Also, the order of legal consequences under the regulation should be a warning to the offender, a HK$2000 fine and then arrest. Did anyone see them give the $2000 fine ticket?” “No!” the protestors chanted.

Chan further pointed out the regulation permitted street counters to be set up, which is always allowed under Hong Kong Law. He reinstated that in a time with tyrannical control over people’s lives, it is the duty of councillors, District or Legislative, to balance the power of the government.

#May24 #TamTakChi #RaymondChan #CoronavirusPandemic

#PoliceState #TamTakChi
At least 20 police surround social activist's booth, warning of national security violation

1740 | Kowloon Bay
At the street booth distributing facemasks run by social activist Tam Tak-Chi, at least 20 uniform and plainclothes police arrived and raised the purple flag, warning of potential national security violation.

Tam is the vice chairman of the pro-democracy party People Power.

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Police arrested at least one civilian for not carrying his HKID.

Source: Golden Forum #Aug23

#PeoplePower #PurpleFlag #NationalSecurityLaw

#Sedition #Court
Police Charge Pro-democracy activist with Sedition for Chanting "Five Demands and Not One Less" and Other Protest Slogans

Source: Stand News #Sept7 ;
Apple Daily #Sept8

#WhiteTerror #Censorship #RulebyLaw #FreeSpeech #TamTakChi

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25112

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Police Charge Pro-democracy activist with Sedition for Chanting "Five Demands and Not One Less" and Other Protest Slogans

Pro-democracy activist Tam Tak-chi, deputy chairman of People Power, was mentioned in Fanling Magistrates' Court on Sept 8, 2020, after being detained for more than 50 hours.

The police arrested Tam in Tai Po at noon on Sept 6, charging him with “sedition” and "causing others to hate or despise the government" under Article 10 of the Cap. 200 Crimes Ordinance.

In court, the prosecution claimed that the following phrases incite hatred for the government and the police.

1. "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times"
2. "Five Demands Not One Less"
3. "Corrupt Cop, May Your Whole Family Die"
4. "Disband the Police Force"
5. "[Police] Disppeared on 7.21, Murdered on 8.31 and Shot People on 10.1"

The court refused Tam's application for bail and the next hearing will be held on November 27, 2020. Tam was sent to Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre for further detention.

One day before the court, pro-Beijing channel TVB News had already released information: it was said that Tam from the end of June to August had been disseminating "seditious materials" by running street stations, speaking via loudspeakers, and publishing on social media platforms. These messages included "Down with the Communist Party" and slogans "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times", and calling for "sanctions against officials". The pro-Beijing news channel described his behavior as "an attempt to provoke surrounding people."

Source: Stand News #Sept7 ;
Apple Daily #Sept8
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3434549639963965/

https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200908/U7AJ64X7WVDFVEUQDA2RQD5GDI/

#WhiteTerror #Censorship #RulebyLaw #FreeSpeech #TamTakChi

#PoliticalPersecution
#Court Refuses Bail and Detains HK's Pro-democracy Activist Charged with 'Sedition' Without Trial

Pro-democracy activist 'Fast Beat' Tam Tak-chi, vice-chairperson of People Power, will remain in custody for at least 2 months, as the court rejected his bail application on Sept 17, 2020.

Tam was arrested by the police on Sept 6, 2020 and charged with "sedition" for chanting familar protest slogans including "Five Demands Not One Less".

Legislator Ray Chan, chairperson of People Power, described it as a political persecution: The government and the police force are using their power and the law to jail Tam before a trial can take place, in order to intimidate the rest of the population. Chan cited former US president Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Only thing we have to fear is fear itself". Chan said, "We are not afraid, we'll go on to express ourselves and do what Hongkongers deem right".

Erica Yuen Lai-ming, former chairperson of People Power, also supported Tam in court. She emphasized that Tam did nothing illegal and thst the authorities are oppressing those who are outspoken about their views. She questioned the supposed damage Tam had caused, to an extent where a bail was not granted.

Former legislator 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-hung and district councilor Tsang Kin-shing also voiced their support for Tam on site.

Source: InMedia #Sept17
https://bit.ly/32zGfa6

#TamTakChi #RayChan #EricaYuen #PeoplePower
#FranklinRoosevelt
#PoliticalOppression #RulebyLaw #Sedition