#Save47 #Court
Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
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Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
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Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
In Hong Kong on November 29, 2021, the case of the 47 democrats, who were charged by the #NationalSecurityLaw for participating in a primary election in 2020, was trialed in court.
Although the trial was scheduled at 2 pm, the authorities did not bring the defendants currently detained to the court on time. Their families and friends, as well as the citizens attending the trial became agitated after more than an hour of waiting.
"Can the judiciary explain the cause of the one hour delay?" citizens in the court complained, "They [the authorities] do not have respect for the attendees at all!"
The court secretary claimed that there was a problem with the communication system.
In the extended court, the speaker was not turned on until 2:46 pm. After that, the court kept repeating the court regulations.
The defendants were sent to the court after the magistrate #LawTakChuenPeter arrived at the courtroom at 3:30pm.
When entering the court room, some defendants raised their hands to thank the citizens who sent a round of encouraging words.
An hour later, the trial did not have much progress. The chief prosecutor #LawTinWah suggested to split the defendants for separate trial. He proposed one of the groups to be on trial again on Feb 8, 2022. At this time, a male voice was heard saying, "get lost", followed by a round of laughter.
The magistrate did not accept the chief prosecutor's suggestion.
One of the barristers representing the defence sternly criticised the prosecution for procrastination, causing the lack of time for lawyers to give legal advice to the defendants. The comment was received with a round of applause. Nevertheless, the prosecution denied.
At around 5pm, another barrister in the defence reiterated that the legal team "eagerly" wished to receive the required documents from the prosecution in the past 8 months, but it did not happen. Another round of applause followed.
Finally, the magistrate called an end to the day's trial after 7 pm. Citizens in court encouraged the defendants and each other, "Keep it up, Hongkongers!" Some sent Birthday wishes to the detained pro-democracy figures.
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Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
Image: Stand News
#FailedState #Regime #Prosecution #Detention
Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
In Hong Kong on November 29, 2021, the case of the 47 democrats, who were charged by the #NationalSecurityLaw for participating in a primary election in 2020, was trialed in court.
Although the trial was scheduled at 2 pm, the authorities did not bring the defendants currently detained to the court on time. Their families and friends, as well as the citizens attending the trial became agitated after more than an hour of waiting.
"Can the judiciary explain the cause of the one hour delay?" citizens in the court complained, "They [the authorities] do not have respect for the attendees at all!"
The court secretary claimed that there was a problem with the communication system.
In the extended court, the speaker was not turned on until 2:46 pm. After that, the court kept repeating the court regulations.
The defendants were sent to the court after the magistrate #LawTakChuenPeter arrived at the courtroom at 3:30pm.
When entering the court room, some defendants raised their hands to thank the citizens who sent a round of encouraging words.
An hour later, the trial did not have much progress. The chief prosecutor #LawTinWah suggested to split the defendants for separate trial. He proposed one of the groups to be on trial again on Feb 8, 2022. At this time, a male voice was heard saying, "get lost", followed by a round of laughter.
The magistrate did not accept the chief prosecutor's suggestion.
One of the barristers representing the defence sternly criticised the prosecution for procrastination, causing the lack of time for lawyers to give legal advice to the defendants. The comment was received with a round of applause. Nevertheless, the prosecution denied.
At around 5pm, another barrister in the defence reiterated that the legal team "eagerly" wished to receive the required documents from the prosecution in the past 8 months, but it did not happen. Another round of applause followed.
Finally, the magistrate called an end to the day's trial after 7 pm. Citizens in court encouraged the defendants and each other, "Keep it up, Hongkongers!" Some sent Birthday wishes to the detained pro-democracy figures.
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31545
Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
Image: Stand News
#FailedState #Regime #Prosecution #Detention
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After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
As of November 2021, most of the "47 democrats" in Hong Kong have been detained for 8 months after being arrested for "conspiring to subvert state power" under the #…
After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
As of November 2021, most of the "47 democrats" in Hong Kong have been detained for 8 months after being arrested for "conspiring to subvert state power" under the #…
#WhiteTerror #PoliceState
HK authorities issue arrest warrants for two democrats in exile
Source: InMedia #Nov29
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HK authorities issue arrest warrants for two democrats in exile
Source: InMedia #Nov29
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HK authorities issued arrest warrants for two democrats in exile
Former Democratic Party legislator #TedHui and former district councillor #YauManChun of Hong Kong are now wanted by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (#ICAC) for "allegedly calling on people to boycott and cast blank votes" in the upcoming Legislative Election.
The Department of Justice (#DoJ) of the Hong Kong government claimed that there was "sufficient evidence" to prosecute the two after an investigation into their social media posts.
Both Hui and Yau have declared they were in self exile and no longer in Hong Kong. Hui is currently in Australia and Yau is in the United Kingdom.
Source: InMediaHK; #Nov29
https://bit.ly/3FZoZvY
#LegCoElection #LegCo #BlankVote #BoycottElection #Exile #Regime
HK authorities issued arrest warrants for two democrats in exile
Former Democratic Party legislator #TedHui and former district councillor #YauManChun of Hong Kong are now wanted by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (#ICAC) for "allegedly calling on people to boycott and cast blank votes" in the upcoming Legislative Election.
The Department of Justice (#DoJ) of the Hong Kong government claimed that there was "sufficient evidence" to prosecute the two after an investigation into their social media posts.
Both Hui and Yau have declared they were in self exile and no longer in Hong Kong. Hui is currently in Australia and Yau is in the United Kingdom.
Source: InMediaHK; #Nov29
https://bit.ly/3FZoZvY
#LegCoElection #LegCo #BlankVote #BoycottElection #Exile #Regime
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#Save47 #Court
Defendants Apply to Lift Restrictions on Reporting Court Proceedings
#FailedState #Regime #Prosecution #Detention #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News, You are not alone Telegram Channel; #Nov29
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Defendants Apply to Lift Restrictions on Reporting Court Proceedings
#FailedState #Regime #Prosecution #Detention #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News, You are not alone Telegram Channel; #Nov29
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Defendants Apply to Lift Restrictions on Reporting Court Proceedings
Towards the end of the court hearing for the #47Democrats on Nov 29, one defending lawyer attempted to seek clarification from Magistrate #LawTakChunPeter over three legal stand points, including asking the court to lift the reporting restrictions set out in the Magistrates Ordinance.
Section 87A of the Magistrates Ordinance prohibits reporting the majority of details of committal proceedings, but defendants have the right to request that the restrictions be removed. Accordingly, several defendants' lawyers asked the court to remove the limitations.
Magistrate Law, in fact, sought assistance from one of the defending lawyers to coordinate the matter. The courtroom broke into laughter as the judge struggled with the overwhelming workload of a case with 47 defendants.
The magistrate decided to adjourn hearing the substantive arguments on the application to January 17, 2022 at 9:30am.
He ordered some defendants to return to the court on February 8, while another court appearance is scheduled for March 4.
#FailedState #Regime #Prosecution #Detention #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News, You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
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After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31545
Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31547
Defendants Apply to Lift Restrictions on Reporting Court Proceedings
Towards the end of the court hearing for the #47Democrats on Nov 29, one defending lawyer attempted to seek clarification from Magistrate #LawTakChunPeter over three legal stand points, including asking the court to lift the reporting restrictions set out in the Magistrates Ordinance.
Section 87A of the Magistrates Ordinance prohibits reporting the majority of details of committal proceedings, but defendants have the right to request that the restrictions be removed. Accordingly, several defendants' lawyers asked the court to remove the limitations.
Magistrate Law, in fact, sought assistance from one of the defending lawyers to coordinate the matter. The courtroom broke into laughter as the judge struggled with the overwhelming workload of a case with 47 defendants.
The magistrate decided to adjourn hearing the substantive arguments on the application to January 17, 2022 at 9:30am.
He ordered some defendants to return to the court on February 8, while another court appearance is scheduled for March 4.
#FailedState #Regime #Prosecution #Detention #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News, You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
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After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
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Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31547
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#Save47 #Court
After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
As of November 2021, most of the "47 democrats" in Hong Kong have been detained for 8 months after being arrested for "conspiring to subvert state power" under the #…
After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
As of November 2021, most of the "47 democrats" in Hong Kong have been detained for 8 months after being arrested for "conspiring to subvert state power" under the #…
#Save47 #Court
Defendants and Supporters Catch a Moment to Cheer On Each Other
#FailedState #Regime #Solidarity #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
Image: Lhokvre Media
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Defendants and Supporters Catch a Moment to Cheer On Each Other
#FailedState #Regime #Solidarity #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
Image: Lhokvre Media
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#Save47 #Court
Defendants and Supporters Catch a Moment to Cheer On Each Other
Most of the defendants of the #47Democrats case have been remanded for over 8 months. Court hearings have become the only occasion where they can see their families and friends.
When the four-hour-long hearing ended on Nov 29, defendants in the dock stood on the benches and moved close to the glass panels to bid farewell to the court attendees.
Former district councilor Sam Cheung shouted, "the toilet in room 1 has been fixed!" Owen Chow shouted back, "Work out more, Sam Cheung!"
Cheung grinned as he replied jokingly, "Prison life is hard, I got no time for work out!"
Former district councilor Tiffany Yuen told fellow defendant Owen Chow – who is on bail – to write letters back to her. Chow acknowledged her, shouting back “Bye bye Tiffany!”
#FailedState #Regime #Solidarity #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News, #Nov29
https://thestandnews.page.link/HrCv1WBSzAsT6nw99
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After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31545
Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31547
Defendants Apply to Lift Restrictions on Reporting Court Proceedings
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31553
Defendants and Supporters Catch a Moment to Cheer On Each Other
Most of the defendants of the #47Democrats case have been remanded for over 8 months. Court hearings have become the only occasion where they can see their families and friends.
When the four-hour-long hearing ended on Nov 29, defendants in the dock stood on the benches and moved close to the glass panels to bid farewell to the court attendees.
Former district councilor Sam Cheung shouted, "the toilet in room 1 has been fixed!" Owen Chow shouted back, "Work out more, Sam Cheung!"
Cheung grinned as he replied jokingly, "Prison life is hard, I got no time for work out!"
Former district councilor Tiffany Yuen told fellow defendant Owen Chow – who is on bail – to write letters back to her. Chow acknowledged her, shouting back “Bye bye Tiffany!”
#FailedState #Regime #Solidarity #HKPrimaries
Source: Stand News, #Nov29
https://thestandnews.page.link/HrCv1WBSzAsT6nw99
Read more:
After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31545
Attending Citizens Cheer at #47Democrats under Trial and Jeer Disorganized Prosecution
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31547
Defendants Apply to Lift Restrictions on Reporting Court Proceedings
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31553
#Mainlandization #Regime
Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Case Defendants
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
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Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Case Defendants
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
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Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Defendants
In Hong Kong, at least eight defendants of National Security Law cases, who had successfully acquired legal aid, failed to nominate the same lawyer who was originally in charge of the case to continue representing them in ongoing court cases.
Instead, they were re-assigned to lawyers designated by the government's Legal Aid Department.
Responding to media inquiry, the Department revealed that, as of 22 November 2021, 29 cases involving National Security Law have been granted Legal Aid assistance. Among these cases, the Government appointed 20 lawyers and 19 barristers, including 2 senior legal counsels.
The Department cited the so-called "Legal Aid Improvement Measures" as a reason, but refused to reveal the date when the new measures would be fully implemented.
Nevertheless, the Department confirmed that the option to nominate lawyer has been removed from the Legal Aid application form. The government claimed that this is "in support of the preparatory works necessary for the Legal Aid Reform".
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
https://thestandnews.page.link/p6XfWgtHsVLDp6vW7
#Court #AppointedLawyer #Defence #LegalAidDepartment #FailedState #PoliticalOppression
Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Defendants
In Hong Kong, at least eight defendants of National Security Law cases, who had successfully acquired legal aid, failed to nominate the same lawyer who was originally in charge of the case to continue representing them in ongoing court cases.
Instead, they were re-assigned to lawyers designated by the government's Legal Aid Department.
Responding to media inquiry, the Department revealed that, as of 22 November 2021, 29 cases involving National Security Law have been granted Legal Aid assistance. Among these cases, the Government appointed 20 lawyers and 19 barristers, including 2 senior legal counsels.
The Department cited the so-called "Legal Aid Improvement Measures" as a reason, but refused to reveal the date when the new measures would be fully implemented.
Nevertheless, the Department confirmed that the option to nominate lawyer has been removed from the Legal Aid application form. The government claimed that this is "in support of the preparatory works necessary for the Legal Aid Reform".
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
https://thestandnews.page.link/p6XfWgtHsVLDp6vW7
#Court #AppointedLawyer #Defence #LegalAidDepartment #FailedState #PoliticalOppression