#ArbitraryArrest #MinorityReport
Arbitrary Arrest and Abusive Prosecution: Man Charged for Carrying a hexagon key and spanner
[Editor's note:
The following 3 cases are only a tip of an iceberg, indicating that the situation of arbitrary arrest and abusive prosecution is very serious in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong police have arrested over 7,000 citizens since June, many of which were purportedly based on their subjective judgment]
The following 3 cases were mentioned at the Eastern Magistrates' Court on December 30.
The 3 arrests were made on the same date, November 2, 2019, all for "possessing a tool suitable for illegal use or intending to use it illegally".
That day, pro-democracy district council election candidates lawfully gathered at Victoria Park but were met with police violent crackdown. The following three citizens were arrested separately in the same or neighboring districts:
1. A 25-year-old man was found possessing a hexagon key and a spanner in Wanchai. The prosecution withdrew the charge, as it failed to find out the purpose for the defendant to possess the two items. The defendant was released immediately but no application for costs has been filed.
2. A 16-year-old student was arrested for the possession of a can of naphtha, a spray paint and a black umbrella in Wan Chai. The prosecution stated in court that the inspection of some of the exhibits had been completed, confirming the presence of light naphtha in one of the cans collected by the police. The persecution applied for an adjournment for further investigation to be done.
3. The prosecution alleged that a 19-year-old man had placed a traffic cone in Causeway Bay, and proposed amending the charge to causing obstruction in public places.
Source: InMedia #30Dec https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1069623
Arbitrary Arrest and Abusive Prosecution: Man Charged for Carrying a hexagon key and spanner
[Editor's note:
The following 3 cases are only a tip of an iceberg, indicating that the situation of arbitrary arrest and abusive prosecution is very serious in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong police have arrested over 7,000 citizens since June, many of which were purportedly based on their subjective judgment]
The following 3 cases were mentioned at the Eastern Magistrates' Court on December 30.
The 3 arrests were made on the same date, November 2, 2019, all for "possessing a tool suitable for illegal use or intending to use it illegally".
That day, pro-democracy district council election candidates lawfully gathered at Victoria Park but were met with police violent crackdown. The following three citizens were arrested separately in the same or neighboring districts:
1. A 25-year-old man was found possessing a hexagon key and a spanner in Wanchai. The prosecution withdrew the charge, as it failed to find out the purpose for the defendant to possess the two items. The defendant was released immediately but no application for costs has been filed.
2. A 16-year-old student was arrested for the possession of a can of naphtha, a spray paint and a black umbrella in Wan Chai. The prosecution stated in court that the inspection of some of the exhibits had been completed, confirming the presence of light naphtha in one of the cans collected by the police. The persecution applied for an adjournment for further investigation to be done.
3. The prosecution alleged that a 19-year-old man had placed a traffic cone in Causeway Bay, and proposed amending the charge to causing obstruction in public places.
Source: InMedia #30Dec https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1069623
#MinorityReport
Eastern District Council Member-Elect Charged With Assault of Police Officer, "I Will Not Fear Any Political Suppression"
On the night of 11 August, a crowd of reprobates jumped on youngsters in black and attacked reporters. Eastern District Council Member-Elect Jocelyn Chau Hui Yan, who was the Community Officer of the City Garden constituency at the time, was arrested at Kingās Road that night, but was later released after she refused to be bailed.
However, Chau said on her Facebook page on #30Dec that she received a call from the police for an appointment at North Point Police Station at 11am on Dec 31, for she had been officially charged with assault of a police officer.
Chau stressed, ā1st January 2020 marks the official commencement of a new session of the District Councils. I will not fear any political suppression, and I promise to spend my every effort to serve the residents in City Garden.ā
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily
#Arrest #DistrictCouncil #CityGarden
Eastern District Council Member-Elect Charged With Assault of Police Officer, "I Will Not Fear Any Political Suppression"
On the night of 11 August, a crowd of reprobates jumped on youngsters in black and attacked reporters. Eastern District Council Member-Elect Jocelyn Chau Hui Yan, who was the Community Officer of the City Garden constituency at the time, was arrested at Kingās Road that night, but was later released after she refused to be bailed.
However, Chau said on her Facebook page on #30Dec that she received a call from the police for an appointment at North Point Police Station at 11am on Dec 31, for she had been officially charged with assault of a police officer.
Chau stressed, ā1st January 2020 marks the official commencement of a new session of the District Councils. I will not fear any political suppression, and I promise to spend my every effort to serve the residents in City Garden.ā
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily
#Arrest #DistrictCouncil #CityGarden
Video Showed Police Saying āNo Offence Foundā, Yet Magistrate Ruled Case Established for Putting on Posters
On 5 August, netizens called for a city-wide strike. A male and a female putting up posters, like those with wordings such as āAnti-extraditionā and āOffice workerās strike, Studentās strike, Merchantās strikeā at Tsing Yi North Bridge were stopped and searched by the traffic police. Summons were lster later issued to them, which could be the first case of prosecution against putting up posters during the pro-democracy movement since June. Both defendants pleaded not guilty.
The case was brought before the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court on #30Dec and a video presented by the defence showed the male defendant being searched by one of the traffic police officers. After the officer finished frisking the male defendant, he stated that āwe donāt see any problemsā and āuntil now, you are not suspected of committing any illegal actionā. Despite this, they were still prosecuted subsequently.
During cross-examination, said traffic police officers admitted that they failed to keep a record of the search as required by Police General Orders. He also admitted that he didnāt keep the confiscated adhesive tape as evidence.
Despite all these, special magistrate Lau Shuk-han ruled that the case established and that the trial would continue on 14 January 2020.
Source: Stand News #HongKongStrike #TsingYi #Court #5Aug
https://thestandnews.com/politics/8-5-äøē½·č²¼åéäøęµ·å ±č¢«ē„Øę§-ēꮵčč¦ęčŗ«å¾ēر-ååé”-å®č£å®č”Øčęē«/
On 5 August, netizens called for a city-wide strike. A male and a female putting up posters, like those with wordings such as āAnti-extraditionā and āOffice workerās strike, Studentās strike, Merchantās strikeā at Tsing Yi North Bridge were stopped and searched by the traffic police. Summons were lster later issued to them, which could be the first case of prosecution against putting up posters during the pro-democracy movement since June. Both defendants pleaded not guilty.
The case was brought before the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court on #30Dec and a video presented by the defence showed the male defendant being searched by one of the traffic police officers. After the officer finished frisking the male defendant, he stated that āwe donāt see any problemsā and āuntil now, you are not suspected of committing any illegal actionā. Despite this, they were still prosecuted subsequently.
During cross-examination, said traffic police officers admitted that they failed to keep a record of the search as required by Police General Orders. He also admitted that he didnāt keep the confiscated adhesive tape as evidence.
Despite all these, special magistrate Lau Shuk-han ruled that the case established and that the trial would continue on 14 January 2020.
Source: Stand News #HongKongStrike #TsingYi #Court #5Aug
https://thestandnews.com/politics/8-5-äøē½·č²¼åéäøęµ·å ±č¢«ē„Øę§-ēꮵčč¦ęčŗ«å¾ēر-ååé”-å®č£å®č”Øčęē«/
Citizens Assemble at Central to Observe silence for the Deceased during the Pro-Democracy Movement
āThe Grief Of Usā Assembly was held at Central Edinburgh Place on Dec 30. Hundreds of citizens stood in silence for two minutes in order to pay tribute to those who passed away because of Movement in the past few months.
The organiser said that they also wanted to mourn the loss of freedom in the city. Just as the protestors were subject to physical injuries, Hong Kong people were wounded psychologically. The organizer reminded that in face of injustice, Hong Kongers should stand tall and fight for their demands.
During the assembmy, some citizens gave out white origami flowers, while some chanted the slogans āLiberate Hong Kong, revolution of our timesā, and sang songs created during the movement.
Source: RTHK #30Dec #Rally #PeacefulProtest
āThe Grief Of Usā Assembly was held at Central Edinburgh Place on Dec 30. Hundreds of citizens stood in silence for two minutes in order to pay tribute to those who passed away because of Movement in the past few months.
The organiser said that they also wanted to mourn the loss of freedom in the city. Just as the protestors were subject to physical injuries, Hong Kong people were wounded psychologically. The organizer reminded that in face of injustice, Hong Kongers should stand tall and fight for their demands.
During the assembmy, some citizens gave out white origami flowers, while some chanted the slogans āLiberate Hong Kong, revolution of our timesā, and sang songs created during the movement.
Source: RTHK #30Dec #Rally #PeacefulProtest
#Death
Another Corpse Found Floating in Reservoir, Police: Nothing Suspicious
At 11am on Dec 30, a staff from Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department discovered a corpse wearing black, floating near the main dam of Shing Mun Reservoir, 2 to 3 metres from the shoreline.
A police report was made. Divers were then sent to retrieve the corpse from the water. Upon inspection, it was verified that he was already dead.
The deceased was identified by the police as a 29-year-old male, by the name of Poon. His family filed a police report on December 26, after he went missing in Shatin District. The police said that no suicide note was found at the scene, but there was nothing suspicious. The cause of death will be determined by autopsy.
Source: Apple Daily #30Dec
https://s.nextmedia.com/realtime/a.php?i=20191230&s=10829391&a=60430930
What lies behind the Growing Number of Mysterious Deaths in Hong Kong:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13496
Another Corpse Found Floating in Reservoir, Police: Nothing Suspicious
At 11am on Dec 30, a staff from Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department discovered a corpse wearing black, floating near the main dam of Shing Mun Reservoir, 2 to 3 metres from the shoreline.
A police report was made. Divers were then sent to retrieve the corpse from the water. Upon inspection, it was verified that he was already dead.
The deceased was identified by the police as a 29-year-old male, by the name of Poon. His family filed a police report on December 26, after he went missing in Shatin District. The police said that no suicide note was found at the scene, but there was nothing suspicious. The cause of death will be determined by autopsy.
Source: Apple Daily #30Dec
https://s.nextmedia.com/realtime/a.php?i=20191230&s=10829391&a=60430930
What lies behind the Growing Number of Mysterious Deaths in Hong Kong:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13496
Objects are more valuable than human lives for the City's leader Carrie Lam
Chief Executive Carrie Lam visited Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) on December 30, during which an engineer presented to her a damaged traffic light control cabinet. Lam, never had expressed grief for mysterious deaths and injuries in the past 6 months, was apparently distressed and saddened by thr broken control panel.
She praised EMSD for their efficient repair work. She believed that people would eventually appreciate efforts of the many ānameless heroesā behind the scene supporting the society to run normally amidst social unrest.
Source: Now News; Government Information Services #30Dec #CarrieLam
Chief Executive Carrie Lam visited Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) on December 30, during which an engineer presented to her a damaged traffic light control cabinet. Lam, never had expressed grief for mysterious deaths and injuries in the past 6 months, was apparently distressed and saddened by thr broken control panel.
She praised EMSD for their efficient repair work. She believed that people would eventually appreciate efforts of the many ānameless heroesā behind the scene supporting the society to run normally amidst social unrest.
Source: Now News; Government Information Services #30Dec #CarrieLam
Boundary between #China and Hong Kong Continues to be Eroded
It is not the first time for the Chinese and the Hong Kong Governments to deliberately blur the boundary between the territory of China and that of Hong Kong.
According to a pro-Beijing press Sing Tao Daily, the Shenzhen authorities would re-build the Lo Wu Port, a checkpoint at Hong Kong-China border, and extend the East Rail Link terminal running across Hong Kong to Shenzhen.
In addition, the Chinese authorities would want to impose a co-location plan in China's territory at the Lo Wu Port, such that Hong Kong immigration officers would go to Shenzhen in China to handle ādepartureā procedures while āarrivalā formalities would be handled by the Chinese authorities.
The news has raised worries over the possible "direct #extradition to China" by entering China's juridiction area at the shrinking border between Hong Kong and China.
Source: Apple Daily #30Dec
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191230/60431189
It is not the first time for the Chinese and the Hong Kong Governments to deliberately blur the boundary between the territory of China and that of Hong Kong.
According to a pro-Beijing press Sing Tao Daily, the Shenzhen authorities would re-build the Lo Wu Port, a checkpoint at Hong Kong-China border, and extend the East Rail Link terminal running across Hong Kong to Shenzhen.
In addition, the Chinese authorities would want to impose a co-location plan in China's territory at the Lo Wu Port, such that Hong Kong immigration officers would go to Shenzhen in China to handle ādepartureā procedures while āarrivalā formalities would be handled by the Chinese authorities.
The news has raised worries over the possible "direct #extradition to China" by entering China's juridiction area at the shrinking border between Hong Kong and China.
Source: Apple Daily #30Dec
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191230/60431189
Admiralty Under āSeigeā: When the Authorities Only React by Building Fences
Fences from the ground level to the top of the footbridge have been erected on the footbridge connecting the CITIC Tower Bridge at Harcourt Road and the Legislative Council Building.
At the same time, fences have also been erected on the footbridge connecting the Police Headquarters to the Academy of Performing Arts. One can see the Police Headquarters through the fence with a view that carries an uncanny resemblance to that of looking out of a prison.
Source: Stand News #30Dec
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2740432866042316/
Fences from the ground level to the top of the footbridge have been erected on the footbridge connecting the CITIC Tower Bridge at Harcourt Road and the Legislative Council Building.
At the same time, fences have also been erected on the footbridge connecting the Police Headquarters to the Academy of Performing Arts. One can see the Police Headquarters through the fence with a view that carries an uncanny resemblance to that of looking out of a prison.
Source: Stand News #30Dec
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2740432866042316/
[City in Barbed Wire]
Policeās Order Turns Bridges in Several Districts Into Cages
District Councils Members Worry Difficulty of Evacuation in Case of Fire
Office Workers Criticise Act as Though They Are Being Put in Prison
Reporters made enquiries in today's police press conference about the police's involvement in the government's installation of barbed wire at pedestrian overpasses. Police Senior Superintendent (Operations) Wong Wai-shun stated that the bureau did not make such a request to the government, āI believe regardless of the department or unit, all would consider it a favourable safety measure, seeing that there are instances of objects being thrown to the streets from the overpasses, or some people jumping down the bridge while escaping an arrestā.
The Highway Department stated in response to enquiries, that they responded to the request of related departments to install barbed wire on public footbridges to prevent objects from being thrown at nearby roads. The relative cost of such measures has yet to be settled. It was learned that the Highway Department added the wire in response to police request.
Source: AppleDaily
#30Dec #CityinBars #HighwaysDepartment #PoliceState
Policeās Order Turns Bridges in Several Districts Into Cages
District Councils Members Worry Difficulty of Evacuation in Case of Fire
Office Workers Criticise Act as Though They Are Being Put in Prison
Reporters made enquiries in today's police press conference about the police's involvement in the government's installation of barbed wire at pedestrian overpasses. Police Senior Superintendent (Operations) Wong Wai-shun stated that the bureau did not make such a request to the government, āI believe regardless of the department or unit, all would consider it a favourable safety measure, seeing that there are instances of objects being thrown to the streets from the overpasses, or some people jumping down the bridge while escaping an arrestā.
The Highway Department stated in response to enquiries, that they responded to the request of related departments to install barbed wire on public footbridges to prevent objects from being thrown at nearby roads. The relative cost of such measures has yet to be settled. It was learned that the Highway Department added the wire in response to police request.
Source: AppleDaily
#30Dec #CityinBars #HighwaysDepartment #PoliceState
Video Showed Police Saying āNo Offence Foundā, Yet Magistrate Ruled Case Established for Putting up Posters
On 5 August, netizens called for a city-wide strike. A male and a female putting up posters, with wording such as āAnti-Extraditionā and āOffice workersā strike, Studentsā strike, Merchantsā strikeā at Tsing Yi North Bridge were stopped and searched by a traffic police officer. They were subsequently served with a summons. This could be the first case of prosecution against putting up posters during the anti-extradition movement. Both defendants pleaded not guilty.
The case was brought before the West Kowloon Magistrateās Court today (#Dec30) and a video presented by the defence showed the male defendant being searched by one of the traffic police officers. After the officer finished frisking the male defendant, he stated that āwe donāt see any problemsā and āfor now, you are not suspected of committing any crimeā. Despite this, the pair were still issued a summons.
During cross-examination, said traffic police officer admitted he failed to keep a record of the search as required by Police General Orders. He also admitted that he didnāt keep the confiscated adhesive tape as evidence. The defence also questioned whether the officer had found tools such as scissors or utility knife and the officer said no. Despite this, special magistrate Lau Shuk-han ruled that the case has been established based on prima facie evidence. The trial will be adjourned to 14 January 2020.
Source: Stand News
#30Dec #HongKongStrike #TsingYi #Court #5Aug
https://thestandnews.com/politics/8-5-äøē½·č²¼åéäøęµ·å ±č¢«ē„Øę§-ēꮵčč¦ęčŗ«å¾ēر-ååé”-å®č£å®č”Øčęē«/
On 5 August, netizens called for a city-wide strike. A male and a female putting up posters, with wording such as āAnti-Extraditionā and āOffice workersā strike, Studentsā strike, Merchantsā strikeā at Tsing Yi North Bridge were stopped and searched by a traffic police officer. They were subsequently served with a summons. This could be the first case of prosecution against putting up posters during the anti-extradition movement. Both defendants pleaded not guilty.
The case was brought before the West Kowloon Magistrateās Court today (#Dec30) and a video presented by the defence showed the male defendant being searched by one of the traffic police officers. After the officer finished frisking the male defendant, he stated that āwe donāt see any problemsā and āfor now, you are not suspected of committing any crimeā. Despite this, the pair were still issued a summons.
During cross-examination, said traffic police officer admitted he failed to keep a record of the search as required by Police General Orders. He also admitted that he didnāt keep the confiscated adhesive tape as evidence. The defence also questioned whether the officer had found tools such as scissors or utility knife and the officer said no. Despite this, special magistrate Lau Shuk-han ruled that the case has been established based on prima facie evidence. The trial will be adjourned to 14 January 2020.
Source: Stand News
#30Dec #HongKongStrike #TsingYi #Court #5Aug
https://thestandnews.com/politics/8-5-äøē½·č²¼åéäøęµ·å ±č¢«ē„Øę§-ēꮵčč¦ęčŗ«å¾ēر-ååé”-å®č£å®č”Øčęē«/