#FailedState #MassSurveillance
HK's Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance: Unable to oversee any covert surveillance involving the National Security Law
Source: Stand News #Jan4
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HK's Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance: Unable to oversee any covert surveillance involving the National Security Law
Source: Stand News #Jan4
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HK's Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance: Unable to oversee any covert surveillance involving the National Security Law
Hong Kong's Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance A. R. Suffiad, was asked during a briefing session on Jan 4, 2021, whether he could monitor and oversee covert surveillance in matters involving the National Security Law.
He responded that all interception of communications and surveillance are not handled by the Commissioner. He has “No Say”, and he is unable to review and oversee the investigation of the National Security Law.
The National Security Law has been implemented for more than half a year, and the implementation details of Article 43 stipulate that the police force can intercept communications and conduct covert surveillance in matters involving national security without the prior authorization of a judge.
According to the Interception of Communications and Surveillance Ordinance, prior authorization of a judge is required for such action but Article 43 has exempted issues involving national security so that only the approval of the Chief Executive is needed.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#NationalSecurityLaw
HK's Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance: Unable to oversee any covert surveillance involving the National Security Law
Hong Kong's Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance A. R. Suffiad, was asked during a briefing session on Jan 4, 2021, whether he could monitor and oversee covert surveillance in matters involving the National Security Law.
He responded that all interception of communications and surveillance are not handled by the Commissioner. He has “No Say”, and he is unable to review and oversee the investigation of the National Security Law.
The National Security Law has been implemented for more than half a year, and the implementation details of Article 43 stipulate that the police force can intercept communications and conduct covert surveillance in matters involving national security without the prior authorization of a judge.
According to the Interception of Communications and Surveillance Ordinance, prior authorization of a judge is required for such action but Article 43 has exempted issues involving national security so that only the approval of the Chief Executive is needed.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#NationalSecurityLaw
#Censorship
Union demands explanation after #RTHK Cancels Person of the Year poll due to vote manipulation and unusual emails
Source: Stand News #Jan4
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Union demands explanation after #RTHK Cancels Person of the Year poll due to vote manipulation and unusual emails
Source: Stand News #Jan4
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Union demands explanation after #RTHK Cancels Person of the Year poll due to vote manipulation and unusual emails
RTHK Radio programme Backchat announced on Jan 4, 2021 that the annual “Person of the year” poll was cancelled due to vote manipulation and unusual emails received.
Later in the evening, RTHK Programme Staff Union posted a statement on Facebook pointing out that it was very strange to terminate the polllast minute, and demanded Eugene Fung, Deputy Director of Broadcasting, to elaborate on what the show meant by “vote manipulation”.
In its statement, the Union questioned the management’s decision in terminating the poll. The Union quoted the results in the past to support the fact that the poll has always positioned neutrally and the results only represented the most talked about person, place, or group. “Otherwise, Pui Pui (a crocodile captured in a river in Hong Kong who now resided in the Wetland Park) would not have been chosen to be one of the Persons of the year”.
The Union also pointed out that it has always been okay to have political figures such as “Students in Umbrella Movement”, “Protestors” and “Hong Kong Police” as nominees. In the statement, a Pro-Beijing media (上綱上線) was also criticised for targeting an “ordinary radio show” and ignoring the definition of a public figure.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Poll #PersonoftheYear
Union demands explanation after #RTHK Cancels Person of the Year poll due to vote manipulation and unusual emails
RTHK Radio programme Backchat announced on Jan 4, 2021 that the annual “Person of the year” poll was cancelled due to vote manipulation and unusual emails received.
Later in the evening, RTHK Programme Staff Union posted a statement on Facebook pointing out that it was very strange to terminate the polllast minute, and demanded Eugene Fung, Deputy Director of Broadcasting, to elaborate on what the show meant by “vote manipulation”.
In its statement, the Union questioned the management’s decision in terminating the poll. The Union quoted the results in the past to support the fact that the poll has always positioned neutrally and the results only represented the most talked about person, place, or group. “Otherwise, Pui Pui (a crocodile captured in a river in Hong Kong who now resided in the Wetland Park) would not have been chosen to be one of the Persons of the year”.
The Union also pointed out that it has always been okay to have political figures such as “Students in Umbrella Movement”, “Protestors” and “Hong Kong Police” as nominees. In the statement, a Pro-Beijing media (上綱上線) was also criticised for targeting an “ordinary radio show” and ignoring the definition of a public figure.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Poll #PersonoftheYear
#FailedState
HK Government's New Service Might Let Journalists Be Doxed
In Hong Kong, vehicles' information used to be accessible upon application to the Transports Department. This service had been used by many journalists when conducting investigations.
In November 2020, the authorities, however, targeted RTHK journalist Bao Choy, who produced two TV documentaries on the July 21 Yuen Long mob attack, by arresting her for "giving false statements" when looking up vehicle owners' information.
Worse still, in January 2021, the Hong Kong government introduced a new service where car owners could choose to be notified if the information of their vehicle is disclosed. Once subscribed, the owner will receive an email notification containing the information of the applicant.
Former lawmaker Claudia Mo commented that the new service would expose the identity of the journalists and put them in potential danger.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Doxxing #Journalist #PressFreedom
HK Government's New Service Might Let Journalists Be Doxed
In Hong Kong, vehicles' information used to be accessible upon application to the Transports Department. This service had been used by many journalists when conducting investigations.
In November 2020, the authorities, however, targeted RTHK journalist Bao Choy, who produced two TV documentaries on the July 21 Yuen Long mob attack, by arresting her for "giving false statements" when looking up vehicle owners' information.
Worse still, in January 2021, the Hong Kong government introduced a new service where car owners could choose to be notified if the information of their vehicle is disclosed. Once subscribed, the owner will receive an email notification containing the information of the applicant.
Former lawmaker Claudia Mo commented that the new service would expose the identity of the journalists and put them in potential danger.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Doxxing #Journalist #PressFreedom
#Injustice #CCPLaw
CCP Revokes Human Rights Lawyers' Licence Reportedly for Helping the 12 Pro-democracy Hongkongers
Just five days after the 12 Hong Kong youths were sentenced, Lu Siwei, a Chinese human rights lawyer who assisted one of the arrestees' family had his lawyer’s licence revoked by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Justice in China.
Lu was the appointed solicitor for Quinn Moon, who was one of the twelve Hongkongers who were detained in China since August 2020. Lu recived a notice on January 4. 2021 by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Justice, stating that his licence has been revoked.
Lu issued a statement that evening saying that his lawyer’s licence was "determined to be revoked" before the case was even filed. He suspected that there is a possible abuse of power and criticized the Chinese government for “inexplicable suppression and persecution”. Lu called on the provincial government to “get back on track” and demanded a hearing.
Lu believes that the revocation of his licence was the result of his years in handling human rights cases, and that the 12 Hong Kong youths’ case was the decisive factor. Lu said that he “has no regrets” and he thanked everyone for the attention.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Save12HongKongYouths
#LuSiwei #HumanRightsLawyer
CCP Revokes Human Rights Lawyers' Licence Reportedly for Helping the 12 Pro-democracy Hongkongers
Just five days after the 12 Hong Kong youths were sentenced, Lu Siwei, a Chinese human rights lawyer who assisted one of the arrestees' family had his lawyer’s licence revoked by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Justice in China.
Lu was the appointed solicitor for Quinn Moon, who was one of the twelve Hongkongers who were detained in China since August 2020. Lu recived a notice on January 4. 2021 by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Justice, stating that his licence has been revoked.
Lu issued a statement that evening saying that his lawyer’s licence was "determined to be revoked" before the case was even filed. He suspected that there is a possible abuse of power and criticized the Chinese government for “inexplicable suppression and persecution”. Lu called on the provincial government to “get back on track” and demanded a hearing.
Lu believes that the revocation of his licence was the result of his years in handling human rights cases, and that the 12 Hong Kong youths’ case was the decisive factor. Lu said that he “has no regrets” and he thanked everyone for the attention.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Save12HongKongYouths
#LuSiwei #HumanRightsLawyer
#FailedState #Education
Deregistered teachers’ appeal case to be reviewed by Pro-Beijing members of Appeal Boards Panel appointed by Carrie Lam
Source: Stand News #Jan4
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Deregistered teachers’ appeal case to be reviewed by Pro-Beijing members of Appeal Boards Panel appointed by Carrie Lam
Source: Stand News #Jan4
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Deregistered teachers’ appeal case to be reviewed by Pro-Beijing members of Appeal Boards Panel appointed by Carrie Lam
In 2020, two teachers in Hong Kong, one at Alliance Primary School in Kowloon Tong and one at Ho Lap Primary School, were deregistered by the Education Bureau for "promoting Hong Kong Independence" and "distorting historical facts" respectively.
With the help of the Teachers’ Union, their cases are in dispute at the moment, which were now reviewed by the Appeal Boards Panel.
The 8 members of the Panel were recently appointed by Chief Executive Carrie Lam and included a city committee of Tianjin in China, a school principal who fired a teacher that was arrested during the Anti-ELAB movement, and others who strongly supported the National Security Law, which indicated the pro-Beijing stance of the Panel.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#BeijingLoyalist #Teachers
Deregistered teachers’ appeal case to be reviewed by Pro-Beijing members of Appeal Boards Panel appointed by Carrie Lam
In 2020, two teachers in Hong Kong, one at Alliance Primary School in Kowloon Tong and one at Ho Lap Primary School, were deregistered by the Education Bureau for "promoting Hong Kong Independence" and "distorting historical facts" respectively.
With the help of the Teachers’ Union, their cases are in dispute at the moment, which were now reviewed by the Appeal Boards Panel.
The 8 members of the Panel were recently appointed by Chief Executive Carrie Lam and included a city committee of Tianjin in China, a school principal who fired a teacher that was arrested during the Anti-ELAB movement, and others who strongly supported the National Security Law, which indicated the pro-Beijing stance of the Panel.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#BeijingLoyalist #Teachers
#Court #PoliticalProsecution
#ChowHangTung References #TiananmenMassacre Against Accusations by Hong Kong Authorities
Source: Ming Pao; InMedia; RTHK #Jan4
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#ChowHangTung References #TiananmenMassacre Against Accusations by Hong Kong Authorities
Source: Ming Pao; InMedia; RTHK #Jan4
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#ChowHangTung References #TiananmenMassacre Against Accusations by Hong Kong Authorities
On January 4, 2022, Hong Kong court found Barrister Chow Hang-tung, chairperson of the Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, guilty of "inciting others to join an unauthorized assembly" in 2020 — being the annual June 4th vigil in Victoria Park. The Alliance has been the organizer of the annual candlelight vigil in Hong Kong in commemoration of the victims of the June 4 Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing since 1989.
West Kowloon Magistrate Amy Chan made the ruling according to a newspaper article and two social media posts published by Chow. Chow was sentenced to 15 months in jail. In addition to the sentence for another June 4 case, Chow will be jailed for 22 months in total.
As Chow defended herself, her speech won applause from the attendees of the court session.
Chow pointed out how commemorating June 4 was turned from the "bottomline of conscience" to a "dangerous red line". Following the removal https://bit.ly/3zoJArf June 4 related monuments and the closure of Stand News and Citizen News, this left no room to publicly talk about the 1989 June 4 Tiananmen Massacre. Nevertheless, Chow said that she believes in the power of words, "Words have life which cannot be determined by the authorities nor the court." Chow said she would continue to speak up, regardless of the sentence.
In her conclusive statement, Chow cited the testimonies of the families of the Tiananmen Massacre and recounted how military tanks ran over civilians and pro-democracy protesters on the streets of Beijing in 1989. The judge interrupted Chow, questioning the relevance to the case. Chow said the victims of the Tiananmen Massacre are the victims of the case, "their voices should be heard in court more than mine."
The attendees of the court session applaused, while the judge ordered the police to "mark down their names and ID card numbers."
Chow concluded, "those who should plead for forgiveness are those executioners who destroyed families and those who called the Pillar of Shame ugly." Chow said she will preserve the candle of June 4 and bear the consequence of white terror.
Source: Ming Pao; InMedia; RTHK #Jan4
#Conscience #Perseverance #NeverGiveUp #Resistance #June4 #Alliance
#ChowHangTung References #TiananmenMassacre Against Accusations by Hong Kong Authorities
On January 4, 2022, Hong Kong court found Barrister Chow Hang-tung, chairperson of the Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, guilty of "inciting others to join an unauthorized assembly" in 2020 — being the annual June 4th vigil in Victoria Park. The Alliance has been the organizer of the annual candlelight vigil in Hong Kong in commemoration of the victims of the June 4 Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing since 1989.
West Kowloon Magistrate Amy Chan made the ruling according to a newspaper article and two social media posts published by Chow. Chow was sentenced to 15 months in jail. In addition to the sentence for another June 4 case, Chow will be jailed for 22 months in total.
As Chow defended herself, her speech won applause from the attendees of the court session.
Chow pointed out how commemorating June 4 was turned from the "bottomline of conscience" to a "dangerous red line". Following the removal https://bit.ly/3zoJArf June 4 related monuments and the closure of Stand News and Citizen News, this left no room to publicly talk about the 1989 June 4 Tiananmen Massacre. Nevertheless, Chow said that she believes in the power of words, "Words have life which cannot be determined by the authorities nor the court." Chow said she would continue to speak up, regardless of the sentence.
In her conclusive statement, Chow cited the testimonies of the families of the Tiananmen Massacre and recounted how military tanks ran over civilians and pro-democracy protesters on the streets of Beijing in 1989. The judge interrupted Chow, questioning the relevance to the case. Chow said the victims of the Tiananmen Massacre are the victims of the case, "their voices should be heard in court more than mine."
The attendees of the court session applaused, while the judge ordered the police to "mark down their names and ID card numbers."
Chow concluded, "those who should plead for forgiveness are those executioners who destroyed families and those who called the Pillar of Shame ugly." Chow said she will preserve the candle of June 4 and bear the consequence of white terror.
Source: Ming Pao; InMedia; RTHK #Jan4
#Conscience #Perseverance #NeverGiveUp #Resistance #June4 #Alliance