On Oct 4, Carrie Lam, a non-elected head of Hong Kong Government, invoked emergency powers to implement a controversial law without seeking for the approval of the Legislature.
Despite the government's denial, how close is Hong Kong to a state of martial law?
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The Emergency Regulations Ordinance: the Authorities' Magic Wand' to Bypass the Legislature in the Implementation of Draconian Measures
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7728
#PoliceState #ChinaControl #ERO #AntiMask #EmergencyLaw #FreeHK #HKProtests
Despite the government's denial, how close is Hong Kong to a state of martial law?
Read More:
The Emergency Regulations Ordinance: the Authorities' Magic Wand' to Bypass the Legislature in the Implementation of Draconian Measures
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7728
#PoliceState #ChinaControl #ERO #AntiMask #EmergencyLaw #FreeHK #HKProtests
Why are Hongkongers alarmed by the authorities' use of emergency powers?
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Emergency Regulations Ordinance is Martial Law in Disguise, Eroding Completely the Freedom and Rights Promised to the Population
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7729
Shops Closed, Major Transport Suspended: The Authorities are Just Not Calling it a 'Curfew'
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7730
#HKProtests #PoliceState #ChinaControl #ERO #AntiMask #EmergencyLaw #FreeHK
Read more:
Emergency Regulations Ordinance is Martial Law in Disguise, Eroding Completely the Freedom and Rights Promised to the Population
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7729
Shops Closed, Major Transport Suspended: The Authorities are Just Not Calling it a 'Curfew'
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7730
#HKProtests #PoliceState #ChinaControl #ERO #AntiMask #EmergencyLaw #FreeHK
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[Oct 12: Anti-Emergency Law March]
Citizens Flooded the Streets in Protest of the Government's Use of the Emergency Law
16:29 Nathan Road
Source: Local Press, Hong Kong
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
Citizens Flooded the Streets in Protest of the Government's Use of the Emergency Law
16:29 Nathan Road
Source: Local Press, Hong Kong
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
[Oct 12: Anti-Emergency Law March]
Voices of Hongkongers:
"If the law enforcers can wear masks, why can't we?"
Two women aged 81 and 70 joined the march hand in hand.
They said they have participated in every march including last week's in Kowloon. They said the government has betrayed justice, as the authorities only suppress citizens, but never reflect on why people are protesting. This is why the two oppose the anti-mask law, "If the law enforcers can wear masks, why can't we?"
They also hope that the young people can stay safe, as it saddens them to witness them being arrested.
Source: Stand News
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
Voices of Hongkongers:
"If the law enforcers can wear masks, why can't we?"
Two women aged 81 and 70 joined the march hand in hand.
They said they have participated in every march including last week's in Kowloon. They said the government has betrayed justice, as the authorities only suppress citizens, but never reflect on why people are protesting. This is why the two oppose the anti-mask law, "If the law enforcers can wear masks, why can't we?"
They also hope that the young people can stay safe, as it saddens them to witness them being arrested.
Source: Stand News
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
[October 12: Anti-Emergency Law March]
'Protect the Children' Volunteers Formed Human Chain to Prevent Police From Making Arrest
When protesters marched on Nathan Road and passed by the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station, police repeatedly demanded protesters to disperse.
Volunteers from the group 'Protect the Children' formed a human chain outside the police station to prevent the police from rushing out and arresting protesters.
Source: Undergrad HKUSU
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
'Protect the Children' Volunteers Formed Human Chain to Prevent Police From Making Arrest
When protesters marched on Nathan Road and passed by the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station, police repeatedly demanded protesters to disperse.
Volunteers from the group 'Protect the Children' formed a human chain outside the police station to prevent the police from rushing out and arresting protesters.
Source: Undergrad HKUSU
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
[Oct 12: Anti-Emergency Law March]
Police Deployment Disturbed the Neighbourhood
Earlier this afternoon, the police entered Lai Kok Estate, a residential area in Cheung Sha Wan.
An elderly man resting inside the park was disturbed by the police and onlookers shouted at the police "Sir, you are really cool! Please Leave!"
Source: Undergrad HKUSU
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
Police Deployment Disturbed the Neighbourhood
Earlier this afternoon, the police entered Lai Kok Estate, a residential area in Cheung Sha Wan.
An elderly man resting inside the park was disturbed by the police and onlookers shouted at the police "Sir, you are really cool! Please Leave!"
Source: Undergrad HKUSU
Viewing the march from above:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8198
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #MaskBan #EmergencyLaw #PoliceState #HKProtests
[Oct 12: Anti-Emergency Law March]
Voices of Hongkongers: "Nobody can stay out of this, not even the children. We come out to fight for their future"
Ms. Lam brought her 3 year-old daughter to the Anti-Emergency Law march today (Oct 12). She said that she did not join the previous protests as the police refused to issue the 'Letter of No Objection'.
"They will never issue it [the letter of no objection] again; however, if we are deterred from protesting because of that, the crowd will dwindle from now on."
Ms Lam believed that as the police do not approve any protest anyway, it is better to come out rather than staying at home.
She said that over the past four months she “grew more angry and more heartbroken than ever.' She hoped the children would not forget the movement and always remember its cause.
"Nobody can stay out of this, not even the children. We come out to fight for their future."
to be continued: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkon
Source: The Stand News
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #EmergencyLaw
Voices of Hongkongers: "Nobody can stay out of this, not even the children. We come out to fight for their future"
Ms. Lam brought her 3 year-old daughter to the Anti-Emergency Law march today (Oct 12). She said that she did not join the previous protests as the police refused to issue the 'Letter of No Objection'.
"They will never issue it [the letter of no objection] again; however, if we are deterred from protesting because of that, the crowd will dwindle from now on."
Ms Lam believed that as the police do not approve any protest anyway, it is better to come out rather than staying at home.
She said that over the past four months she “grew more angry and more heartbroken than ever.' She hoped the children would not forget the movement and always remember its cause.
"Nobody can stay out of this, not even the children. We come out to fight for their future."
to be continued: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkon
Source: The Stand News
#FreeHK #AntiMaskLaw #EmergencyLaw
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Police Fired 3 Shots without warning and with no protester around According to Now News reporter, the police fired 3 shots without any prior warning at 01:45 (October 14) when there was no protester outside of Mongkok Police Station in Prince Edward. A person…
Update on October 14 at HKT06:45
Driver of Now TV News Channel was shot outside Mong Kok Police Station and later detained there
A driver of Now TV News Channel was on his way to pick up the broadcast vehicle and was suspected to be shot by beanbag round at the back of his head.
The photographer from Now TV News Channel tried to look after the wounded driver, as he collapsed on the ground 10 meters away from the car. The photographer was, however, dispersed by the police holding long shield, long gun and pepper spray.
The riot police surrounded the driver and had his hands tied to his back. The driver had been then detained at the Police Station before he was sent to the hospital more than two hours later.
The driver is now hospitalized.
Source: Now TV News
Police fired 3 shots without warning outside Mongkok Police Station
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8333
Driver of Now News Channel was subdued by the police at around 1am and sent to the hospital at 4am
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8332
#AttackPress #PoliceState #HumanitarianCrisis #EmergencyLaw #FreeHK
#HumanitarianDisaster
Driver of Now TV News Channel was shot outside Mong Kok Police Station and later detained there
A driver of Now TV News Channel was on his way to pick up the broadcast vehicle and was suspected to be shot by beanbag round at the back of his head.
The photographer from Now TV News Channel tried to look after the wounded driver, as he collapsed on the ground 10 meters away from the car. The photographer was, however, dispersed by the police holding long shield, long gun and pepper spray.
The riot police surrounded the driver and had his hands tied to his back. The driver had been then detained at the Police Station before he was sent to the hospital more than two hours later.
The driver is now hospitalized.
Source: Now TV News
Police fired 3 shots without warning outside Mongkok Police Station
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8333
Driver of Now News Channel was subdued by the police at around 1am and sent to the hospital at 4am
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8332
#AttackPress #PoliceState #HumanitarianCrisis #EmergencyLaw #FreeHK
#HumanitarianDisaster
#AnalyticalEssay
What Lies Behind Carrie Lam's Emergency Powers from the Emergency Regulations Ordinance (ERO)?
Carrie Lam had invoked the Emergency Regulations Ordinance (ERO) on October 4 to forcefully implement the Anti-Mask Ban. Several pro-democracy legislators have suggested the following implications as a result:
1) The government can use ERO to lengthen the duration of detention from 48 hours to 96 hours, which was suggested by the Pro-Beijing party.
2) The exemption of anti-mask law is very sloppy as a law which does not clearly state the exemption for voluntary first aiders, social workers and journalists.
3) Anti-mask law does not cover the campus but the Education Bureau asked students not to wear mask both inside and outside campus and overpowered the schools to issue reply slip to parents on their behalf.
Therefore, the implementation of the anti-mask law by involving the Emergency Regulations Ordinance is just the start. In the long run, it is much more evil and closer to #Totalitarianism.
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/30OgVcn
#whiteterror #AntiMaskLaw #EmergencyLaw #ERO #PoliceState
What Lies Behind Carrie Lam's Emergency Powers from the Emergency Regulations Ordinance (ERO)?
Carrie Lam had invoked the Emergency Regulations Ordinance (ERO) on October 4 to forcefully implement the Anti-Mask Ban. Several pro-democracy legislators have suggested the following implications as a result:
1) The government can use ERO to lengthen the duration of detention from 48 hours to 96 hours, which was suggested by the Pro-Beijing party.
2) The exemption of anti-mask law is very sloppy as a law which does not clearly state the exemption for voluntary first aiders, social workers and journalists.
3) Anti-mask law does not cover the campus but the Education Bureau asked students not to wear mask both inside and outside campus and overpowered the schools to issue reply slip to parents on their behalf.
Therefore, the implementation of the anti-mask law by involving the Emergency Regulations Ordinance is just the start. In the long run, it is much more evil and closer to #Totalitarianism.
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/30OgVcn
#whiteterror #AntiMaskLaw #EmergencyLaw #ERO #PoliceState
[One Evil Law After Another]
Is Hong Kong Becoming a Police State?:
Exploring the Appointment of “Special Constables" by the Emergency Powers
According to Sing Tao Daily, a pro-Beijing newspaper in Hong Kong, the HKSAR government is exploring the possibility to borrow manpower from current disciplined services to serve as "special constables".
Any willing person from the fire services department, the immigration department, the customs and excise department, the correctional services or other disciplined service could be appointed as a “special constable”. The person would execute orders (non-frontline duties such as escorting) assigned directly by the Commissioner of Police under the authorization of the Chief Executive.
According to that Sing Tao article, this approach relies on the exercise of the Emergency Regulations Ordinance or Clause No. 40 of the Public Order Ordinance:
“The Chief Executive may at any time by order authorize the Commissioner of Police to appoint in writing any person who is willing so to act as a special constable for such period as may be specified in such order by the Chief Executive” and
“A person appointed as a special constable shall, when acting as such, have the same duties, powers, protection and immunities as are imposed or conferred by this Ordinance or any other law on a police officer.”
Source: Apple Daily, October 14, https://tinyurl.com/y5wwb3nr
#PoliceState #EmergencyLaw #ERO
Is Hong Kong Becoming a Police State?:
Exploring the Appointment of “Special Constables" by the Emergency Powers
According to Sing Tao Daily, a pro-Beijing newspaper in Hong Kong, the HKSAR government is exploring the possibility to borrow manpower from current disciplined services to serve as "special constables".
Any willing person from the fire services department, the immigration department, the customs and excise department, the correctional services or other disciplined service could be appointed as a “special constable”. The person would execute orders (non-frontline duties such as escorting) assigned directly by the Commissioner of Police under the authorization of the Chief Executive.
According to that Sing Tao article, this approach relies on the exercise of the Emergency Regulations Ordinance or Clause No. 40 of the Public Order Ordinance:
“The Chief Executive may at any time by order authorize the Commissioner of Police to appoint in writing any person who is willing so to act as a special constable for such period as may be specified in such order by the Chief Executive” and
“A person appointed as a special constable shall, when acting as such, have the same duties, powers, protection and immunities as are imposed or conferred by this Ordinance or any other law on a police officer.”
Source: Apple Daily, October 14, https://tinyurl.com/y5wwb3nr
#PoliceState #EmergencyLaw #ERO