#Breaking #Assault #LiaisonOffice
Elderly Stabs Pro-democracy Activist "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung and Tells Police: "I am here to help you"
On April 16 afternoon, "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung protested outside the PRC's Hong Kong Liaison Office in Sai Wan with other members of the League Of Social Democrats. The group condemned Beijing for intervening in Hong Kong affairs, including the operation of the Legislature.
An elderly man suddenly stabbed Leung in the abdomen with a rusty pointy weapon. Leung was then transported to the hospital with an ambulance. The assailant was arrested at the scene and he said to the police on the way to the police car, "I am here to help you."
Source: Stand News #Apr16
#LongHair
Elderly Stabs Pro-democracy Activist "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung and Tells Police: "I am here to help you"
On April 16 afternoon, "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung protested outside the PRC's Hong Kong Liaison Office in Sai Wan with other members of the League Of Social Democrats. The group condemned Beijing for intervening in Hong Kong affairs, including the operation of the Legislature.
An elderly man suddenly stabbed Leung in the abdomen with a rusty pointy weapon. Leung was then transported to the hospital with an ambulance. The assailant was arrested at the scene and he said to the police on the way to the police car, "I am here to help you."
Source: Stand News #Apr16
#LongHair
#DailyUpdate #Apr16 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (16/4)
At the time of writing, 2,102,663 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 136,118 deaths worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the UK are the worst affected countries by the pandemic.
Only one case is reported in Hong Kong today, the infected person is a student studying in the United Kingdom.
The DSE exams in Hong Kong are starting from next Friday. Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung said there is a low chance for students to transmit virus to each other.
Japan announced state of emergency until 6th May.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is planning to distribute 100,000 yen to all nationals.
A Japanese journalist has contracted the virus, he has visited the parliament and the Prime Minister’s residence after showing symptoms.
WHO described the epidemic in Europe as the eye of cyclone.
China has reported an increase of 46 cases.
A forensic in Thailand was suspected to be infected by the body of an infected person; this may be the first case of virus transmission from a dead body.
Studies pointed out when contracted the coronavirus, the virus would appear in the infected individual’s excrements by 3 days at the earliest.
American President Donald Trump said the peak of the epidemic in America has passed, he would announce instruction of restarting economic activities.
Residents in state of New York are required to wear a mask in public places.
Singapore’s foreign labor dormitory is having an outbreak; the government is being criticized for ignoring foreign laborers in anti-epidemic measures.
WHO director Tedros expressed repentant for America halting its funds.
A British nurse died from coronavirus after giving birth to a girl.
Russia has reported 3448 new cases, giving the total to 27,938.
Source: Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (16/4)
At the time of writing, 2,102,663 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 136,118 deaths worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the UK are the worst affected countries by the pandemic.
Only one case is reported in Hong Kong today, the infected person is a student studying in the United Kingdom.
The DSE exams in Hong Kong are starting from next Friday. Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung said there is a low chance for students to transmit virus to each other.
Japan announced state of emergency until 6th May.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is planning to distribute 100,000 yen to all nationals.
A Japanese journalist has contracted the virus, he has visited the parliament and the Prime Minister’s residence after showing symptoms.
WHO described the epidemic in Europe as the eye of cyclone.
China has reported an increase of 46 cases.
A forensic in Thailand was suspected to be infected by the body of an infected person; this may be the first case of virus transmission from a dead body.
Studies pointed out when contracted the coronavirus, the virus would appear in the infected individual’s excrements by 3 days at the earliest.
American President Donald Trump said the peak of the epidemic in America has passed, he would announce instruction of restarting economic activities.
Residents in state of New York are required to wear a mask in public places.
Singapore’s foreign labor dormitory is having an outbreak; the government is being criticized for ignoring foreign laborers in anti-epidemic measures.
WHO director Tedros expressed repentant for America halting its funds.
A British nurse died from coronavirus after giving birth to a girl.
Russia has reported 3448 new cases, giving the total to 27,938.
Source: Now News, Worldometer
Cantopop Legend Sam Hui Hosts Concert to Support Unemployed Workers in Music Industry
On Sunday #Apr12, Sam Hui, a pioneer in Cantopop, organised an online concert to raise money for former employees of Tom Lee Music's service department, which had been disbanded since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This concert has raised criticism in society as Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted a photo of her watching the concert with her officials during a government meeting. This caused some voices in the society to call for a boycott on the online concert.
Despite the negative response brought about by Carrie Lam, Sam Hui's live-stream concern had attracted over 160 thousand people near the end of the event. After saying, "let others say whatever they like", a lyric from a popular song performed by Leslie Cheung and Hui titled "Silence Is Golden" （沉默是金）, the concert ended with Hui waving his hand and leaving the venue.
Sam Hui is highly regarded as an icon of Hong Kong culture and Cantopop. One of his signature song "Iron Towers that Reach the Skies" （鐵塔凌雲）relessed in 1972 describes a longing for home (Hong Kong) in foreign countries. His other songs like "The Private Eyes" （半斤八兩）also accurately described grassroot lives in Hong Kong in the 1970s.
Hui's contribution to Hong Kong culture and Cantonese pop music precisely reminds people of the need to propagate and develop local culture.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr16
#HongKongCulture #Cantopop #SamHui
On Sunday #Apr12, Sam Hui, a pioneer in Cantopop, organised an online concert to raise money for former employees of Tom Lee Music's service department, which had been disbanded since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This concert has raised criticism in society as Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted a photo of her watching the concert with her officials during a government meeting. This caused some voices in the society to call for a boycott on the online concert.
Despite the negative response brought about by Carrie Lam, Sam Hui's live-stream concern had attracted over 160 thousand people near the end of the event. After saying, "let others say whatever they like", a lyric from a popular song performed by Leslie Cheung and Hui titled "Silence Is Golden" （沉默是金）, the concert ended with Hui waving his hand and leaving the venue.
Sam Hui is highly regarded as an icon of Hong Kong culture and Cantopop. One of his signature song "Iron Towers that Reach the Skies" （鐵塔凌雲）relessed in 1972 describes a longing for home (Hong Kong) in foreign countries. His other songs like "The Private Eyes" （半斤八兩）also accurately described grassroot lives in Hong Kong in the 1970s.
Hui's contribution to Hong Kong culture and Cantonese pop music precisely reminds people of the need to propagate and develop local culture.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr16
#HongKongCulture #Cantopop #SamHui
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700,000 Bottles of Santizers From Hong Kong to Australia
To cope with the lack of medical supply caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the air company Virgin Australia just transported 700,000 bottles of alcohol handrub from Hong Kong to Sydney, Australia.
Source: SBS #Apr16
#HongKongHelps #GlobalOutbreak #Australia #MedicalSupply #HongKongsRole
To cope with the lack of medical supply caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the air company Virgin Australia just transported 700,000 bottles of alcohol handrub from Hong Kong to Sydney, Australia.
Source: SBS #Apr16
#HongKongHelps #GlobalOutbreak #Australia #MedicalSupply #HongKongsRole
#CoronavirusPandemic #ChinaLab
US explores possibility that coronavirus spread started in Chinese lab, not a market
CNN:
"An intelligence official familiar with the government analysis said a theory US intelligence officials are investigating is that the virus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, and was accidentally released to the public.
Other sources told CNN that US intelligence hasn't been able to corroborate the theory but is trying to discern whether someone was infected in the lab through an accident or poor handling of materials and may have then infected others."
Fox News:
"There is increasing confidence that the COVID-19 outbreak likely originated in a Wuhan laboratory, though not as a bioweapon but as part of China's attempt to demonstrate that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States..."
Source: CNN; Fox News #Apr16
US explores possibility that coronavirus spread started in Chinese lab, not a market
CNN:
"An intelligence official familiar with the government analysis said a theory US intelligence officials are investigating is that the virus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, and was accidentally released to the public.
Other sources told CNN that US intelligence hasn't been able to corroborate the theory but is trying to discern whether someone was infected in the lab through an accident or poor handling of materials and may have then infected others."
Fox News:
"There is increasing confidence that the COVID-19 outbreak likely originated in a Wuhan laboratory, though not as a bioweapon but as part of China's attempt to demonstrate that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States..."
Source: CNN; Fox News #Apr16
#DistrictCouncil #HongKongPolice
Yau Tsim Mong District Council Passes Motion Calling For Reforming the Police despite Government’s Obstruction
In a meeting on April 16, the Yau-Tsim-Mong District Council tabled a motion calling for restructuring of the Police Force. The Home Affairs Commissioner from the government, however, refused to provide secretariat services and denounced the motion as outside the remit of the Council.
The Commissioner, Police Representatives and three pro-establishment councilors left the meeting venue abruptly. In the absence of the secretariat, the motion was passed unanimously by 17 pro-democracy councilors.
During the meeting, the police commander refused to admit police excessive use of the force. He claimed that it was evident that "innocent protesters" were beaten by "violent protesters". Meanwhile, the government commissioner spoke to the media in an intimidating manner when he stormed out.
Source: Now News; InMedia
#Apr16 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Yau Tsim Mong District Council Passes Motion Calling For Reforming the Police despite Government’s Obstruction
In a meeting on April 16, the Yau-Tsim-Mong District Council tabled a motion calling for restructuring of the Police Force. The Home Affairs Commissioner from the government, however, refused to provide secretariat services and denounced the motion as outside the remit of the Council.
The Commissioner, Police Representatives and three pro-establishment councilors left the meeting venue abruptly. In the absence of the secretariat, the motion was passed unanimously by 17 pro-democracy councilors.
During the meeting, the police commander refused to admit police excessive use of the force. He claimed that it was evident that "innocent protesters" were beaten by "violent protesters". Meanwhile, the government commissioner spoke to the media in an intimidating manner when he stormed out.
Source: Now News; InMedia
#Apr16 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
New Fire Chief Installed Amid Pandemic Calls Pro-democracy Protesters "Cockroaches"
Joseph Leung Wai-hung will take over as the Director of Fire Service on Saturday, April 18 as the current Director Daryl Li Kin-yat retires.
The newly installed fire chief is standing by his controversial remarks of calling the protesters "cockroaches" during a meeting in 2019, stating that it was just an emotional remark. Leung believes that the incident is only a trivial matter and will not affect the operation of the department.
Current Director Daryl Li expressed his regrets on having to leave his post while the pandemic is still ongoing. He also responded to the Prince Edward Station incident saying that the department’s mobilization record would inevitably contain clerical errors. He believes that the allegation towards the police department’s “unwillingness to save lives” was untenable.
Source: Apple Daily; Now News #Apr16
#FireDepartment #Cockroach
Joseph Leung Wai-hung will take over as the Director of Fire Service on Saturday, April 18 as the current Director Daryl Li Kin-yat retires.
The newly installed fire chief is standing by his controversial remarks of calling the protesters "cockroaches" during a meeting in 2019, stating that it was just an emotional remark. Leung believes that the incident is only a trivial matter and will not affect the operation of the department.
Current Director Daryl Li expressed his regrets on having to leave his post while the pandemic is still ongoing. He also responded to the Prince Edward Station incident saying that the department’s mobilization record would inevitably contain clerical errors. He believes that the allegation towards the police department’s “unwillingness to save lives” was untenable.
Source: Apple Daily; Now News #Apr16
#FireDepartment #Cockroach
#FirstHand #Apr16
HK Government #Lockdown a Building Near Midnight for Compulsory #Covid19Test
At around 11:30pm on April 16, 2021, the Hong Kong government suddenly imposed a lockdown of Parkes Building in Jordon. A case of #covid19 variant was reported found in the building.
Police cordoned off the area while the staff from the health authorities were stationed. All residents including children and elderly were required to undergo a compulsory test before 2:30am.
#PoliceState #JordonLockdown #Ambush
HK Government #Lockdown a Building Near Midnight for Compulsory #Covid19Test
At around 11:30pm on April 16, 2021, the Hong Kong government suddenly imposed a lockdown of Parkes Building in Jordon. A case of #covid19 variant was reported found in the building.
Police cordoned off the area while the staff from the health authorities were stationed. All residents including children and elderly were required to undergo a compulsory test before 2:30am.
#PoliceState #JordonLockdown #Ambush
#PoliticalPrisoners #PoliceState
Hong Kong #Court Jails Heavyweight Pro-Democracy Figures: 14 months for Jimmy Lai and 18 months for 'Long Hair'
Source: Stand News #Apr16
Photo: Nasha Chan
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Hong Kong #Court Jails Heavyweight Pro-Democracy Figures: 14 months for Jimmy Lai and 18 months for 'Long Hair'
Source: Stand News #Apr16
Photo: Nasha Chan
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Hong Kong #Court Jails Heavyweight Pro-Democracy Figures: 14 months for Jimmy Lai and 18 months for 'Long Hair'
On April 16, 2021, Hong Kong court jailed some heavy-weight pro-democracy figures for "organising and participating in unauthorized assembly" during the Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill (#AntiELAB) Movement in 2019.
August 18, 2019 marks one of the largest protests during the movement where pro-democracy Hongkongers walked peacefully in the heavy rain from Victoria Park to Central to express their voice.
The following are the jail terms announced by the distrct judge Amanda Woodcock :
#Longhair #Leung KwokHung: 18 months (the longest term)
#AppleDaily founder #JimmyLai: 14 months (*combinig with another case involving a protest on August 31, 2019)
Former lawmaker #LeeCheukYan: 14 months
(*combinig with another case involving a protest on August 31, 2019)
Former lawmaker #AuNokHin: 10 months
Former lawmaker #CydHo: 8 months.
Former lawmakers #MartinLee,
#MargaretNg, #AlbertHo and #YeungSum: suspended jail terms
Source: Stand News #Apr16
Photo: Nasha Chan
https://bit.ly/3tuIDKs
https://bit.ly/3dnoxMn
https://bit.ly/3e9lgiS
#HKProtests #PoliticalSuppression #JailTerm
Hong Kong #Court Jails Heavyweight Pro-Democracy Figures: 14 months for Jimmy Lai and 18 months for 'Long Hair'
On April 16, 2021, Hong Kong court jailed some heavy-weight pro-democracy figures for "organising and participating in unauthorized assembly" during the Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill (#AntiELAB) Movement in 2019.
August 18, 2019 marks one of the largest protests during the movement where pro-democracy Hongkongers walked peacefully in the heavy rain from Victoria Park to Central to express their voice.
The following are the jail terms announced by the distrct judge Amanda Woodcock :
#Longhair #Leung KwokHung: 18 months (the longest term)
#AppleDaily founder #JimmyLai: 14 months (*combinig with another case involving a protest on August 31, 2019)
Former lawmaker #LeeCheukYan: 14 months
(*combinig with another case involving a protest on August 31, 2019)
Former lawmaker #AuNokHin: 10 months
Former lawmaker #CydHo: 8 months.
Former lawmakers #MartinLee,
#MargaretNg, #AlbertHo and #YeungSum: suspended jail terms
Source: Stand News #Apr16
Photo: Nasha Chan
https://bit.ly/3tuIDKs
https://bit.ly/3dnoxMn
https://bit.ly/3e9lgiS
#HKProtests #PoliticalSuppression #JailTerm
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【8.18 案】黎智英梁國雄等囚 8 至 18 個月 李柱銘吳靄儀緩刑 官：明顯挑戰警權 判監唯一選擇 | 立場報道 | 立場新聞
前年的 8.18 維園集會案，9 人早前被裁定組織及參與未經批准集結兩罪罪成，除了「長毛」和區諾軒外，其餘 7...
Declare yourself a Hongkonger, not simply Chinese, Canadian census campaign urges
People of Hong Kong origin in Canada have been urged to declare themselves as Hongkongers, and not only Chinese, on the national census next month, in an effort by activists to preserve the diaspora’s “unique identity”.
The “I Am Hong Konger” campaign, launched this week, asks immigrants and their descendants to specify their Hong Kong origins in the sections of the census questionnaire about ethnicity and place of birth. The campaigners remind respondents that they can list multiple origins, such as Chinese or Taiwanese.
Source: SCMP #Apr16
#Hongkonger #Canada #Campaign
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3129745/declare-yourself-hong-konger-not-simply-chinese-canadian
People of Hong Kong origin in Canada have been urged to declare themselves as Hongkongers, and not only Chinese, on the national census next month, in an effort by activists to preserve the diaspora’s “unique identity”.
The “I Am Hong Konger” campaign, launched this week, asks immigrants and their descendants to specify their Hong Kong origins in the sections of the census questionnaire about ethnicity and place of birth. The campaigners remind respondents that they can list multiple origins, such as Chinese or Taiwanese.
Source: SCMP #Apr16
#Hongkonger #Canada #Campaign
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3129745/declare-yourself-hong-konger-not-simply-chinese-canadian
Opinion: It’s time to recognize Taiwan as a country – but for the right reasons
If the Trudeau government truly believes in the principles of democracy and a rules-based international order, then it needs to start talking seriously with other stable democracies about formally recognizing Taiwan as the successful independent country it has become.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the decision by the United Nations General Assembly to expel the Republic of China, which had governed a broadly liberal-democratic China until its overthrow in 1949 by Mao Zedong’s People’s Liberation Army forced its government into exile on the islands of Taiwan.
#Taiwan #Country #Trudeau #Anniversary #RepublicOfChina
Source: The Globe and Mail #Apr16
https://t.co/6DmyYi0hYS
If the Trudeau government truly believes in the principles of democracy and a rules-based international order, then it needs to start talking seriously with other stable democracies about formally recognizing Taiwan as the successful independent country it has become.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the decision by the United Nations General Assembly to expel the Republic of China, which had governed a broadly liberal-democratic China until its overthrow in 1949 by Mao Zedong’s People’s Liberation Army forced its government into exile on the islands of Taiwan.
#Taiwan #Country #Trudeau #Anniversary #RepublicOfChina
Source: The Globe and Mail #Apr16
https://t.co/6DmyYi0hYS
MPs from UK, US, and Canada Condemn Sentencing of 9 Veteran Pro-Democracy Figures and Calls for #Sanctions
Source: Stand News #Apr16
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MPs from UK, US, and Canada Condemn Sentencing of 9 Veteran Pro-Democracy Figures and Calls for #Sanctions
In a statement of condemnation issued via #HongKongWatch, a group of parliamentarians from UK, United States, and Canada denounced the sentencing and imprisonment of 9 of the "most moderate and distinguished pro-democracy activists" of Hong Kong for participating in the peaceful protest at Victoria park on Aug 18, 2019.
"The CCP's comprehensive assault on the freedoms of Hong Kong and its rule of law continues relentlessly", said former governor of Hong Kong Chris Patten. "The CCP simply does not understand that you cannot bludgeon and incarcerate people into loving a totalitarian and corrupt regime. While Hong Kong's values are attacked by the Communist Party, the regime is also careful in its attempt to safeguard the use of the city as a secret means for the family and friends of Beijing's leaders to store away the proceeds of their corruption."
UK shadow minister for Asia & Pacific Stephen Kinnock called it "dark day for democracy, free speech and liberty in Hong Kong". He praised the 9 activists as "brave" and "an inspiration to us all." He goes on to say that "by standing strong and united against the authoritarian bullying of the Chinese government they have set an example that democracies around the world would do well to follow."
US senator and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney called for the immediate release of the 9 pro-democracy activists. He said that they "stand with the people of Hong Kong in their fight for freedom and democracy", and exhorts the US administration to "work with our allies and partners to support the people of Hong Kong and impose meaningful sanctions on the CCP."
Canadian Senator Leo Housakos, who had been a proponent of Magnisky Act sanctions on Chinese officials since last year, asserted that not only must Canada "unequivocally condemn this tyrannical and oppressive behaviour", the country must also "do all that we can to provide refuge to those courageous enough to take on the communist regime of China."
The 9 veteran pro-democracy figures were found guilty for organizing and participating in unlawful assembly for taking part in the demonstration and march from Victoria Park on Aug 18, 2019. Their sentences range from 8 to 18 months, and only four of them received suspended sentences, while the rest are immediately jailed.
The verdict by Judge Amanda Woodcock noted that the case did not involve violence, however the potential risk of heightened emotions in gathering crowds escalating into violence must be accounted for.
Additionally, as all 9 defendants are well known public figures, when they lead a march, a large crowd would be sure to follow; therefore they made a "conscious decision" to commit a crime, with the intent to challenge the police, the law, and public order. The conclusion was that prison was the only appropriate sentence.
Source: Stand News #Apr16
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/8-18-%E6%A1%88-%E8%8B%B1%E7%BE%8E%E5%8A%A0%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E7%99%BC%E8%81%B2%E6%98%8E%E8%AD%B4%E8%B2%AC%E5%88%A4%E5%88%91-%E7%BE%85%E5%A7%86%E5%B0%BC%E4%BF%83%E6%94%BE%E4%BA%BA-%E7%A8%B1%E7%BE%8E%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E6%87%89%E6%96%BD%E5%8A%A0%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81/
MPs from UK, US, and Canada Condemn Sentencing of 9 Veteran Pro-Democracy Figures and Calls for #Sanctions
In a statement of condemnation issued via #HongKongWatch, a group of parliamentarians from UK, United States, and Canada denounced the sentencing and imprisonment of 9 of the "most moderate and distinguished pro-democracy activists" of Hong Kong for participating in the peaceful protest at Victoria park on Aug 18, 2019.
"The CCP's comprehensive assault on the freedoms of Hong Kong and its rule of law continues relentlessly", said former governor of Hong Kong Chris Patten. "The CCP simply does not understand that you cannot bludgeon and incarcerate people into loving a totalitarian and corrupt regime. While Hong Kong's values are attacked by the Communist Party, the regime is also careful in its attempt to safeguard the use of the city as a secret means for the family and friends of Beijing's leaders to store away the proceeds of their corruption."
UK shadow minister for Asia & Pacific Stephen Kinnock called it "dark day for democracy, free speech and liberty in Hong Kong". He praised the 9 activists as "brave" and "an inspiration to us all." He goes on to say that "by standing strong and united against the authoritarian bullying of the Chinese government they have set an example that democracies around the world would do well to follow."
US senator and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney called for the immediate release of the 9 pro-democracy activists. He said that they "stand with the people of Hong Kong in their fight for freedom and democracy", and exhorts the US administration to "work with our allies and partners to support the people of Hong Kong and impose meaningful sanctions on the CCP."
Canadian Senator Leo Housakos, who had been a proponent of Magnisky Act sanctions on Chinese officials since last year, asserted that not only must Canada "unequivocally condemn this tyrannical and oppressive behaviour", the country must also "do all that we can to provide refuge to those courageous enough to take on the communist regime of China."
The 9 veteran pro-democracy figures were found guilty for organizing and participating in unlawful assembly for taking part in the demonstration and march from Victoria Park on Aug 18, 2019. Their sentences range from 8 to 18 months, and only four of them received suspended sentences, while the rest are immediately jailed.
The verdict by Judge Amanda Woodcock noted that the case did not involve violence, however the potential risk of heightened emotions in gathering crowds escalating into violence must be accounted for.
Additionally, as all 9 defendants are well known public figures, when they lead a march, a large crowd would be sure to follow; therefore they made a "conscious decision" to commit a crime, with the intent to challenge the police, the law, and public order. The conclusion was that prison was the only appropriate sentence.
Source: Stand News #Apr16
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/8-18-%E6%A1%88-%E8%8B%B1%E7%BE%8E%E5%8A%A0%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E7%99%BC%E8%81%B2%E6%98%8E%E8%AD%B4%E8%B2%AC%E5%88%A4%E5%88%91-%E7%BE%85%E5%A7%86%E5%B0%BC%E4%BF%83%E6%94%BE%E4%BA%BA-%E7%A8%B1%E7%BE%8E%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E6%87%89%E6%96%BD%E5%8A%A0%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81/
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【8.18 案】英美加議員發聲明譴責判刑 羅姆尼促放人 稱美政府應施加制裁 | 立場報道 | 立場新聞
【更新報道﹕4 月 17 日 0739 新增英國外交部回應 】前年的 8.18 維園集會案，9 名民主派人士早...
[Special] Inside the court room of ‘8.18’ case: a group of defendants with grey hair, a startlingly severe sentence
It was 16 April 2021 afternoon in Court number one of West Kowloon Magistracy. Judge Amanda WOODCOCK pronounced that the nine defendants’ acts to lead the procession on ‘8.18’ (18 August 2019) were an obvious challenge to police power, law and discipline. Imprisonment was the only appropriate choice. She sentenced Jimmy LAI Chee Ying, Martin LEE Chu Ming, Margaret NG Oi Yee, LEUNG Kwok Hung, LEE Cheuk Yan, Cyd HO Sau Lan, Albert HO Chun Yan, AU Nok Hin and LEUNG Yiu Chung to be imprisoned for periods varying from 8 to 18 months. Among the group only 4 were granted suspensions while the other 5 had to be sent to jail immediately.
Source: Stand News #Apr16
#MargaretNg #MartinLee #JimmyLai #AlbertHo #Assembly #Courtnews #AmandaWoodcock
https://telegra.ph/Special-Inside-the-court-room-of-818-case-a-group-of-defendants-with-grey-hair-a-startlingly-severe-sentence-06-21
It was 16 April 2021 afternoon in Court number one of West Kowloon Magistracy. Judge Amanda WOODCOCK pronounced that the nine defendants’ acts to lead the procession on ‘8.18’ (18 August 2019) were an obvious challenge to police power, law and discipline. Imprisonment was the only appropriate choice. She sentenced Jimmy LAI Chee Ying, Martin LEE Chu Ming, Margaret NG Oi Yee, LEUNG Kwok Hung, LEE Cheuk Yan, Cyd HO Sau Lan, Albert HO Chun Yan, AU Nok Hin and LEUNG Yiu Chung to be imprisoned for periods varying from 8 to 18 months. Among the group only 4 were granted suspensions while the other 5 had to be sent to jail immediately.
Source: Stand News #Apr16
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