More than 50 people from the primary election mass arrest sent posts on social media encouraging HongKongers before checking in to the police station on 10 Feb 2021.
#MassArrest #PrimaryElection #Hongkongers #GoHKgraphics
#MassArrest #PrimaryElection #Hongkongers #GoHKgraphics
#PoliceState #MassArrest
Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Face #PoliticalPersecution
On Jan 6, 2021, the Hong Kong police arrested 55 pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, accusing them of "subverting state power" for running a primary election in the pro-democracy camp.
As part of the bail condition, they were supposed to report to the police in April; however, on Feb 26, 2021, they received calls from the Hong Kong police, demanding them to show up at the police station 2 days later on Sunday, Feb 28, which is over 1 month ahead of the scheduled date.
The police refused to disclose whether arrests would be made.
Many activists had prepared for the worst and extended gratitude to their family, friends and supporters for their love and care all along.
Source: Stand News #Feb26
https://bit.ly/3aVBITG
https://bit.ly/37PO3GP
#PrimaryElection #LegCo #PoliceState
Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Face #PoliticalPersecution
On Jan 6, 2021, the Hong Kong police arrested 55 pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, accusing them of "subverting state power" for running a primary election in the pro-democracy camp.
As part of the bail condition, they were supposed to report to the police in April; however, on Feb 26, 2021, they received calls from the Hong Kong police, demanding them to show up at the police station 2 days later on Sunday, Feb 28, which is over 1 month ahead of the scheduled date.
The police refused to disclose whether arrests would be made.
Many activists had prepared for the worst and extended gratitude to their family, friends and supporters for their love and care all along.
Source: Stand News #Feb26
https://bit.ly/3aVBITG
https://bit.ly/37PO3GP
#PrimaryElection #LegCo #PoliceState
#PoliceState #Authoritarianism
Hong Kong mass arrest: Proud to sacrifice my future for Hong Kong, said Activist Ventus Lau
On Feb 28, 2021, Hong Konh pro-democracy activist #VentusLau reported to the police station in the afternoon, and spoke to reporters before entering the station.
Lau said that on this day 5 years ago, localist and pro-democracy activist #EdwardLeung Tin-kei received 66,000 votes during the 2016 New Territories East Legislative Council by-election, establishing a place for localists in the city's political spectrum.
During an interview, Leung, now in prison, said that the reason he did not leave Hong Kong was to show Hongkongers that someone is still willing to sacrifice his future for Hong Kong. Lau felt honoured that he could become that “someone” as well.
Lau criticised the Hong Kong SAR government’s arrest of the dozens of activists, calling it naive to assume that this would bring an end to the democracy movement in Hong Kong. He believed Hongkongers will prove the government wrong. He urged Hongkongers to keep the faith, and turn their anger into their strength, so that he could witness the day when everyone could finally meet each other outside of Legco - alluding to the pledge of protesters to finally meet again in victory one day.
Before heading into the police station, Lau said, “Don’t forget to include me in the crowd count in the next rally or assembly”.
District Councillor #FergusLeung, who also reported to the police station on the same day, expected that he would very likely be accused and no bail would be granted, and he felt sad to leave behind everyone and everything around him. However, he still hoped Hongkongers would understand that today is not the end of Hong Kong’s democracy movement. Whether it ends now or not is all up to Hongkongers. He did not regret his decision, and said that Hong Kong's democracy movement is a long battle, ad hope Hongkongers can stand firm in these difficult times.
Source: In Media #Feb28
https://bit.ly/3dTMGLi
#HongkongersVoices #MassArrest #AuthoritarianRegime #PoliticalOppression #PrimaryElection
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Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist #LesterShum: We've Decided to Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime and We'll Continue with this Road
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28804
Hong Kong mass arrest: Proud to sacrifice my future for Hong Kong, said Activist Ventus Lau
On Feb 28, 2021, Hong Konh pro-democracy activist #VentusLau reported to the police station in the afternoon, and spoke to reporters before entering the station.
Lau said that on this day 5 years ago, localist and pro-democracy activist #EdwardLeung Tin-kei received 66,000 votes during the 2016 New Territories East Legislative Council by-election, establishing a place for localists in the city's political spectrum.
During an interview, Leung, now in prison, said that the reason he did not leave Hong Kong was to show Hongkongers that someone is still willing to sacrifice his future for Hong Kong. Lau felt honoured that he could become that “someone” as well.
Lau criticised the Hong Kong SAR government’s arrest of the dozens of activists, calling it naive to assume that this would bring an end to the democracy movement in Hong Kong. He believed Hongkongers will prove the government wrong. He urged Hongkongers to keep the faith, and turn their anger into their strength, so that he could witness the day when everyone could finally meet each other outside of Legco - alluding to the pledge of protesters to finally meet again in victory one day.
Before heading into the police station, Lau said, “Don’t forget to include me in the crowd count in the next rally or assembly”.
District Councillor #FergusLeung, who also reported to the police station on the same day, expected that he would very likely be accused and no bail would be granted, and he felt sad to leave behind everyone and everything around him. However, he still hoped Hongkongers would understand that today is not the end of Hong Kong’s democracy movement. Whether it ends now or not is all up to Hongkongers. He did not regret his decision, and said that Hong Kong's democracy movement is a long battle, ad hope Hongkongers can stand firm in these difficult times.
Source: In Media #Feb28
https://bit.ly/3dTMGLi
#HongkongersVoices #MassArrest #AuthoritarianRegime #PoliticalOppression #PrimaryElection
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Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist #LesterShum: We've Decided to Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime and We'll Continue with this Road
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28804
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Hong Kong Police Bar Arrested Pro-democracy Activist From Meeting Their Lawyers Before Court Hearing
On March 1, 2021, 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians, who were charged with inciting subversion under the National Security Law was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrate Court at 11 am.
The defendants were detained overnight in the police station and sent to court under escort at around 9 am. The defendants’ finally got to meet their lawyers at the detention room in the court. The trial started at around 1 pm.
The live broadcast arranged by the court was, however, not clear. Journalists couldn’t identify who attend the hearing and who were absent from the screen.
The live streaming of the court failed to capture all the defendants. Some faces cannot shown. From the screen, at least ten police officers were standing in front of the defendants.
In the court, some defendants made requests. However, no one could hear them in the live broadcast and could not identify which ones of them were involved.
A male voice among the defendants shouted, “I just want to pass an instruction to my lawyer. Why is it not allowed?”.
A female voice which resemember former reporter Gwyneth HO Kwai-lam shouted, “I want to meet my lawyer! I am not allowed to meet my lawyer before the hearing. That’s what I know only.”
Source: Apple News #Mar1
https://bit.ly/37SD5jW
#PoliceState #Lawyer #HumanitarianCrisis #PoliticalPersecution #PrimaryElection
Hong Kong Police Bar Arrested Pro-democracy Activist From Meeting Their Lawyers Before Court Hearing
On March 1, 2021, 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians, who were charged with inciting subversion under the National Security Law was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrate Court at 11 am.
The defendants were detained overnight in the police station and sent to court under escort at around 9 am. The defendants’ finally got to meet their lawyers at the detention room in the court. The trial started at around 1 pm.
The live broadcast arranged by the court was, however, not clear. Journalists couldn’t identify who attend the hearing and who were absent from the screen.
The live streaming of the court failed to capture all the defendants. Some faces cannot shown. From the screen, at least ten police officers were standing in front of the defendants.
In the court, some defendants made requests. However, no one could hear them in the live broadcast and could not identify which ones of them were involved.
A male voice among the defendants shouted, “I just want to pass an instruction to my lawyer. Why is it not allowed?”.
A female voice which resemember former reporter Gwyneth HO Kwai-lam shouted, “I want to meet my lawyer! I am not allowed to meet my lawyer before the hearing. That’s what I know only.”
Source: Apple News #Mar1
https://bit.ly/37SD5jW
#PoliceState #Lawyer #HumanitarianCrisis #PoliticalPersecution #PrimaryElection
In Hong Kong, 47 out of the 53 democrats from the primary election mass arrest on Jan 6 was sent to court on March 1, 2021 due to Subversion of State Power under the National Security Law.
#NationalSecurityLaw #MassArrest #PrimaryElection #GoHKgraphics
#NationalSecurityLaw #MassArrest #PrimaryElection #GoHKgraphics
Urging the European Union to Terminate the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). Lord Patten: It Shows a Delusional View of the Chinese Communist Party's Trustworthiness on the International Stage
After the arrest of 53 democratic primary election organisers and participants on 6th January by Hong Kong Police Force, the last British governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten, issued a statement urging the international community to speak out for Hong Kong, calling for the European Union to terminate the investment agreement with China.
The statement from Lord Patten indicated that supporting democracy in Hong Kong is regarded as illegal nowadays and Hongkongers are forced to love the CCP. He called for the free democratic countries around the world to keep speaking out against Beijing’s destruction of a free society. “When terrible things are happening, we cannot look the other way”.
China and Europe jointly announced in December 2020 that negotiations for the investment agreement were completed. The agreement is set to offer better entry of the European enterprises into China market. However, the agreement is not effective until the official ratification by the European Parliament. In his statement, Lord Patten described the agreement as a “miserable draft deal” and believed that it is a “massive strategic blunder”.
#China #Beijing #Patten #HongKong #Democracy #PrimaryElection #Europe #EuropeanUnion #EU #CCP #CAI
Source from: The Stand News #Jan06
https://bit.ly/30X1L74
After the arrest of 53 democratic primary election organisers and participants on 6th January by Hong Kong Police Force, the last British governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten, issued a statement urging the international community to speak out for Hong Kong, calling for the European Union to terminate the investment agreement with China.
The statement from Lord Patten indicated that supporting democracy in Hong Kong is regarded as illegal nowadays and Hongkongers are forced to love the CCP. He called for the free democratic countries around the world to keep speaking out against Beijing’s destruction of a free society. “When terrible things are happening, we cannot look the other way”.
China and Europe jointly announced in December 2020 that negotiations for the investment agreement were completed. The agreement is set to offer better entry of the European enterprises into China market. However, the agreement is not effective until the official ratification by the European Parliament. In his statement, Lord Patten described the agreement as a “miserable draft deal” and believed that it is a “massive strategic blunder”.
#China #Beijing #Patten #HongKong #Democracy #PrimaryElection #Europe #EuropeanUnion #EU #CCP #CAI
Source from: The Stand News #Jan06
https://bit.ly/30X1L74
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警方今早以國安法拘捕 53 位民主派初選組織者及參與者等。末代港督彭定康發聲明，促請國際社會為香港發聲，並要求...
What has happened since the pro-democracy LegCo primary?
#LegCo #MassArrest #PrimaryElection #GoHKgraphics
#LegCo #MassArrest #PrimaryElection #GoHKgraphics
#Court #PrimaryElection #NeverGiveUp
Former Pro-democracy Councilor #RoyTam Denied Bail Again for Taking Part in Primary Election
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy district councilor Roy Tam Hoi-Pong, was denied bail by the High Court on Monday, 23 August, 2021.
Roy Tam was detained for nearly half a year for taking part in the 2020 legislative primary election in the pro-democracy camp, and his bail application was rejected 3 times already.
The bail application was heard by Justice Esther Toh Lye-ping, one of the judges chosen by the Chief Executive Carrie Lam to handle cases related to the National Security Law. Esther Toh rejected the bail application after the hearing.
Before he left the court, Roy Tam called out to those attending the hearing: "It doesn’t matter! Hold On!" The attendees waved back to him, replying: "Roy, hold on!"
#NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Stand News #Aug23
https://bit.ly/3B11no4
Former Pro-democracy Councilor #RoyTam Denied Bail Again for Taking Part in Primary Election
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy district councilor Roy Tam Hoi-Pong, was denied bail by the High Court on Monday, 23 August, 2021.
Roy Tam was detained for nearly half a year for taking part in the 2020 legislative primary election in the pro-democracy camp, and his bail application was rejected 3 times already.
The bail application was heard by Justice Esther Toh Lye-ping, one of the judges chosen by the Chief Executive Carrie Lam to handle cases related to the National Security Law. Esther Toh rejected the bail application after the hearing.
Before he left the court, Roy Tam called out to those attending the hearing: "It doesn’t matter! Hold On!" The attendees waved back to him, replying: "Roy, hold on!"
#NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Stand News #Aug23
https://bit.ly/3B11no4
#Court
Hong Kong Authorities Might Postpone #NationalSecurityLaw Court Case to 2022, Detaining 33 Key Dissidents for 1 Year Before Trial
On November 14, 2021, Hong Kong's Department of Justice (#DoJ) requested the courts to postpone the National Security Law (#NSL) cases of 47 pro-democracy figures who had participated in the 2020 primary election to February 2022.
This means that 33 of them will have been held in prison for an entire year, without any bail, before their trial can begin.
In March 2021, Hong Kong authorities arrested 47 key pro-democracy figures, including around a dozen of elected lawmakers. The defendants were accused of conspiracy to commit subversion in connection with the primary polls the pro-democracy camp held in the summer of 2020 to pick candidates for the Legislative Council (#LegCo) Elections that was cancelled by the government in the end.
While 14 of them have been released on bail ahead of their trial, 33 had been on remand for almost a year.
#PrimaryElection #PoliceState #Regime #Jail #PoliticalProsecution
Source: InmediaHK; #Nov14
https://bit.ly/3wKeNni
Hong Kong Authorities Might Postpone #NationalSecurityLaw Court Case to 2022, Detaining 33 Key Dissidents for 1 Year Before Trial
On November 14, 2021, Hong Kong's Department of Justice (#DoJ) requested the courts to postpone the National Security Law (#NSL) cases of 47 pro-democracy figures who had participated in the 2020 primary election to February 2022.
This means that 33 of them will have been held in prison for an entire year, without any bail, before their trial can begin.
In March 2021, Hong Kong authorities arrested 47 key pro-democracy figures, including around a dozen of elected lawmakers. The defendants were accused of conspiracy to commit subversion in connection with the primary polls the pro-democracy camp held in the summer of 2020 to pick candidates for the Legislative Council (#LegCo) Elections that was cancelled by the government in the end.
While 14 of them have been released on bail ahead of their trial, 33 had been on remand for almost a year.
#PrimaryElection #PoliceState #Regime #Jail #PoliticalProsecution
Source: InmediaHK; #Nov14
https://bit.ly/3wKeNni
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（獨媒報導）47人涉組織及參與民主派初選，被控「串謀顛覆國家政權」罪。案件將轉介至高等法院，原定今月29日進行交付程序，惟《獨媒》得悉，律政司擬以仍需時準備文件和翻譯為由，申請將
#Save47 #Court
After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
Image: Stand News
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After One Year of Detention, Prosecution Documents Are Still Not Ready
Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
Image: Stand News
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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 #NationalSecurityLaw (#NSL). They were charged over the #PrimaryElection which was held on July 11 and 12, 2020.
On November 29, 2021, a trial took place at the West-Kowloon Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong.
The defence informed the magistrate about their intention of confessing their accusation.
One of the defendants told the magistrate #LawTakChuenPeter that he has dismissed his legal aid counsel and would defend himself. He also made a complaint about the prosecutor who failed to provide him with the relevant documents about his case.
During the trial, most of the time was spent in reporting the progress of translation and document verification. Likewise, most debates are about the document preparation progress of the prosecution and the time they have spent, considering that the defendants have been detained for nearly one year.
After the tug-of-war between the defence and the prosecution, the magistrate asked the Chief Prosecutor #LoTinWaiAndy to set up a timeline and submit their documents accordingly.
The court proposed the next trial date, Feb 8, 2022, for some defendants tentatively. However, the timetable of tge prosecutor was yet to be confirmed.
In the next hour in court, the defence and the prosecution had disputes over the time when documents related to "summary of facts" and the "allegations" would be completed. They both had a different timeframe in mind.
While some defendants would be mentioned Feb 8, 2022, all of them will be presented in court in March 4, 2022. This means the democrats would have been detained for more than a year when the next trial takes place.
Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
https://t.me/youarenotalonehk_live/18823
Image: Stand News
https://thestandnews.page.link/HrCv1WBSzAsT6nw99
#Regime #FailedState #Judiciary #Arrest #47Democrats
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 #NationalSecurityLaw (#NSL). They were charged over the #PrimaryElection which was held on July 11 and 12, 2020.
On November 29, 2021, a trial took place at the West-Kowloon Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong.
The defence informed the magistrate about their intention of confessing their accusation.
One of the defendants told the magistrate #LawTakChuenPeter that he has dismissed his legal aid counsel and would defend himself. He also made a complaint about the prosecutor who failed to provide him with the relevant documents about his case.
During the trial, most of the time was spent in reporting the progress of translation and document verification. Likewise, most debates are about the document preparation progress of the prosecution and the time they have spent, considering that the defendants have been detained for nearly one year.
After the tug-of-war between the defence and the prosecution, the magistrate asked the Chief Prosecutor #LoTinWaiAndy to set up a timeline and submit their documents accordingly.
The court proposed the next trial date, Feb 8, 2022, for some defendants tentatively. However, the timetable of tge prosecutor was yet to be confirmed.
In the next hour in court, the defence and the prosecution had disputes over the time when documents related to "summary of facts" and the "allegations" would be completed. They both had a different timeframe in mind.
While some defendants would be mentioned Feb 8, 2022, all of them will be presented in court in March 4, 2022. This means the democrats would have been detained for more than a year when the next trial takes place.
Source: You are not alone Telegram Channel #Nov29
https://t.me/youarenotalonehk_live/18823
Image: Stand News
https://thestandnews.page.link/HrCv1WBSzAsT6nw99
#Regime #FailedState #Judiciary #Arrest #47Democrats
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#Save47 #Court
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
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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
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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 #…
Prince Wong Ji-yuet Granted Bail In Time for Winter Solstice
(Editor's note: Winter Solstice falls on Dec 21 this year. It is traditionally celebrated in Hong Kong with a family dinner, which locals treat as even more important than family visits during Lunar New Year.)
Prince Wong Ji-yuet, one of the #47Democrats in the Primary Election case, was granted bail by the High Court after having been remanded for 10 months.
The Primary Election case, which saw 47 people charged with “conspiracy to subvert state power” under the National Security Law (#NSL), was heard by the West Kowloon Magistracy earlier, and will be postponed until March 4 next year. 14 defendants have been granted bail, while the rest remain in custody since their arrest 10 months ago, including Wong.
NSL-designated judge Toh Lye-ping approved Wong's bail application this afternoon after hearing the statements of both parties. Wong was calm when she received the approval, while her husband looked skyward and seemed relieved. As one of her bail conditions was that she must remain at the designated address, the judge reminded Wong that she must obey the bail conditions and take them seriously, and not to take a "staycation" at another location.
Wong left the court around 6:30pm by private car. She looked back at reporters before getting in the car, and raised her right fist with a smile.
#PrimaryElection #NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Stand News #Dec21
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4875149819237266/
(Editor's note: Winter Solstice falls on Dec 21 this year. It is traditionally celebrated in Hong Kong with a family dinner, which locals treat as even more important than family visits during Lunar New Year.)
Prince Wong Ji-yuet, one of the #47Democrats in the Primary Election case, was granted bail by the High Court after having been remanded for 10 months.
The Primary Election case, which saw 47 people charged with “conspiracy to subvert state power” under the National Security Law (#NSL), was heard by the West Kowloon Magistracy earlier, and will be postponed until March 4 next year. 14 defendants have been granted bail, while the rest remain in custody since their arrest 10 months ago, including Wong.
NSL-designated judge Toh Lye-ping approved Wong's bail application this afternoon after hearing the statements of both parties. Wong was calm when she received the approval, while her husband looked skyward and seemed relieved. As one of her bail conditions was that she must remain at the designated address, the judge reminded Wong that she must obey the bail conditions and take them seriously, and not to take a "staycation" at another location.
Wong left the court around 6:30pm by private car. She looked back at reporters before getting in the car, and raised her right fist with a smile.
#PrimaryElection #NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Stand News #Dec21
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4875149819237266/
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An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
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An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
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An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
On February 8, Australian Broadcast Company (#ABC) quoted the federal government that an Australian-Chinese man was charged under the National security law (#NSL).
Although the authorities did not reveal his identity, a spokesperson at Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (#DFAT) indicated that the defendant was arrested on Jan 6, 2021, for "conspiring to subvert state power".
He was released on bail the next day but was then re-arrested on March 1 when attending court, and charged with "subversion".
With reference to the date of arrest and the accusation, the man is said to be one of the #47Democrats, Gordon Ng (#吳政亨).
Yet, ABC cannot confirm whether the defendant mentioned by DFAT is Gordon Ng.
DFAT has also revealed that Australian officials have been repeatedly refused consular access to the man, because Hong Kong authorities no longer recognise dual citizenship.
"The Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong was notified by Hong Kong authorities of the arrest of a dual Australian-Chinese citizen under its National Security Law in January 2021," a DFAT spokesperson said.
The report continued that the Hong Kong Security Bureau declined to provide any further details about the prosecution, saying that it could not comment on individual cases; and that the Hong Kong government was not obliged to grant consular visitation rights to dual nationals.
ps. Gordon Ng is the founder of Legcopetition, a voluntary group for primaries. He is also known as "#Liberal (#李伯盧)" on social media platforms.
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/htm/hk-aus-02082022055359.html
An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
On February 8, Australian Broadcast Company (#ABC) quoted the federal government that an Australian-Chinese man was charged under the National security law (#NSL).
Although the authorities did not reveal his identity, a spokesperson at Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (#DFAT) indicated that the defendant was arrested on Jan 6, 2021, for "conspiring to subvert state power".
He was released on bail the next day but was then re-arrested on March 1 when attending court, and charged with "subversion".
With reference to the date of arrest and the accusation, the man is said to be one of the #47Democrats, Gordon Ng (#吳政亨).
Yet, ABC cannot confirm whether the defendant mentioned by DFAT is Gordon Ng.
DFAT has also revealed that Australian officials have been repeatedly refused consular access to the man, because Hong Kong authorities no longer recognise dual citizenship.
"The Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong was notified by Hong Kong authorities of the arrest of a dual Australian-Chinese citizen under its National Security Law in January 2021," a DFAT spokesperson said.
The report continued that the Hong Kong Security Bureau declined to provide any further details about the prosecution, saying that it could not comment on individual cases; and that the Hong Kong government was not obliged to grant consular visitation rights to dual nationals.
ps. Gordon Ng is the founder of Legcopetition, a voluntary group for primaries. He is also known as "#Liberal (#李伯盧)" on social media platforms.
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/htm/hk-aus-02082022055359.html
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【雙重國籍】澳媒證實一名澳、中雙重國籍男子 被港府以《國安法》起訴
一名持有澳大利亞與中國雙重國籍的男子，證實被港府以《港區國安法》起訴。外界分析，該男子為「47人初選案」被告吳政亨。據報港府以不承認雙重國籍為由，拒絕准予外國領事援助。
A year ago, 55 democrats from the LegCo primary election were accused of violating the #NSL. In this year, Hong Kong has changed a lot...
#LegCo #PrimaryElection #Democrats47 #GoHKgraphics
#LegCo #PrimaryElection #Democrats47 #GoHKgraphics
#47Democrats #PrimaryElection #MassArrest
"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
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"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
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#47Democrats #PrimaryElection #MassArrest
"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
47 lawmakers, academia, and activist are being suspected of organising and participating in the primary election in 2020. They are being accused of "conspiring subversion of state".
In the 139-page of case study, it revealed that 5 of the defendants were classified as "major organisers" - #BennyTai, a legal scholar; #AuNokHin, a former legislator; #ChiuKaYin and #ChungKamLun, former district council members; and #GordonNg, an activist.
Among them, only Gordon Ng decided to plea not guilty.
Gordon Ng Concern Group wrote a post on social media after the release of the restrictions on reporting the cases, referring to Ng's perspective that he is "definitely not believing" that he had violated the law, and therefore, "I will face it despite being afraid”.
Ng said that he spent most of his time thinking about whether or not to plead guilty since being charged one and a half years ago. This question "makes him breathless" as his answer would most likely affect the second half of his life, with too many factors to consider.
He mentioned up until now, no defendant under the #NSL case has successfully been acquitted of their charges and described the space for discusiion, as an unknown as it required a lot of human and material resources. He asked, "is there a better way to use the resources spent on me?"
Ng understands that if he pleads guilty, his one-third of his original sentence may be cut. Yet, he is still unsure whether he is classified as a "main person", "with large crime" or "proactive participant". The category can seriously affect his sentence, from under three years to life imprisonment.
In addition, Ng stated that the case caught local and international attention, and as a result, he reflects on whether he has the responsibility to consider the view of civic society. He is an #Australian citizen, and the Australian government once published a statement raising concerns on the case. Therefore, he reflects, "Will my defence statement affect their views on the case?"
Gordon Ng admitted that he had no answer for most of his questions, but a fundamental question struck him - Do you think you had violated the law? "No, I absolutely don't think so. Therefore, I decide not to plead."
There is no way for him to get rid of the unknowns. He can only face it with courage. "I have prepared to fight for myself on the court. That is the largest battle in my life."
[Editor note: Gordon Ng is not a candidate for the election nor represents any political parties or organisations but a passerby on #LIHKG (named Lee Bak Lou, indicating liberal). He was the initiator of #LegCoPetition. It is a petition aimed to quantify people's voices and to call people to vote for the winners in the primary election and not to vote for candidates who do not support, participate or comply with the primary election. This petition puts pressure on candidates to adhere to the election results.]
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Ctdhek
https://bit.ly/3Rb3rSD
Read more about the case:
Jan 6, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27802
Feb 28, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28799
Mar 1-2, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28876
.
"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
47 lawmakers, academia, and activist are being suspected of organising and participating in the primary election in 2020. They are being accused of "conspiring subversion of state".
In the 139-page of case study, it revealed that 5 of the defendants were classified as "major organisers" - #BennyTai, a legal scholar; #AuNokHin, a former legislator; #ChiuKaYin and #ChungKamLun, former district council members; and #GordonNg, an activist.
Among them, only Gordon Ng decided to plea not guilty.
Gordon Ng Concern Group wrote a post on social media after the release of the restrictions on reporting the cases, referring to Ng's perspective that he is "definitely not believing" that he had violated the law, and therefore, "I will face it despite being afraid”.
Ng said that he spent most of his time thinking about whether or not to plead guilty since being charged one and a half years ago. This question "makes him breathless" as his answer would most likely affect the second half of his life, with too many factors to consider.
He mentioned up until now, no defendant under the #NSL case has successfully been acquitted of their charges and described the space for discusiion, as an unknown as it required a lot of human and material resources. He asked, "is there a better way to use the resources spent on me?"
Ng understands that if he pleads guilty, his one-third of his original sentence may be cut. Yet, he is still unsure whether he is classified as a "main person", "with large crime" or "proactive participant". The category can seriously affect his sentence, from under three years to life imprisonment.
In addition, Ng stated that the case caught local and international attention, and as a result, he reflects on whether he has the responsibility to consider the view of civic society. He is an #Australian citizen, and the Australian government once published a statement raising concerns on the case. Therefore, he reflects, "Will my defence statement affect their views on the case?"
Gordon Ng admitted that he had no answer for most of his questions, but a fundamental question struck him - Do you think you had violated the law? "No, I absolutely don't think so. Therefore, I decide not to plead."
There is no way for him to get rid of the unknowns. He can only face it with courage. "I have prepared to fight for myself on the court. That is the largest battle in my life."
[Editor note: Gordon Ng is not a candidate for the election nor represents any political parties or organisations but a passerby on #LIHKG (named Lee Bak Lou, indicating liberal). He was the initiator of #LegCoPetition. It is a petition aimed to quantify people's voices and to call people to vote for the winners in the primary election and not to vote for candidates who do not support, participate or comply with the primary election. This petition puts pressure on candidates to adhere to the election results.]
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Ctdhek
https://bit.ly/3Rb3rSD
Read more about the case:
Jan 6, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27802
Feb 28, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28799
Mar 1-2, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28876
.
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Benny Tai, Robert Chung, and fifty more Democratics arrested this morning for inciting subversion of state power through arranging ‘35+ Primary Election’
#MassArrest #NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Apple Daily, Stand News; #Jan06
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Benny Tai, Robert Chung, and fifty more Democratics arrested this morning for inciting subversion of state power through arranging ‘35+ Primary Election’
#MassArrest #NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Apple Daily, Stand News; #Jan06
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#47Democrats #PrimaryElection #SubvertionofStatePower
As the restrictions on reporting got lifted, #Inmedia revealed how 47 democrats in Hong Kong plead guilty in June, 2022.
Source: Inmediahk, #Aug18
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As the restrictions on reporting got lifted, #Inmedia revealed how 47 democrats in Hong Kong plead guilty in June, 2022.
Source: Inmediahk, #Aug18
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#47Democrats #PrimaryElection #SubvertionofStatePower
#LawrenceLauWaiChung said, "Not guilty, sir," elegant as usual.
#LamCheukTing almost roared, "I don't plead guilty!"
#LeungKwokHung (a.k.a. #LongHair) said, "[I'm] Innocent. Plead not guilty."
#WinnieYuWaiMing raised her right hand and stated, "Not guilty."
The magistrate, Peter Law Tak Chuen, referred the 17 defendants to the High Court for trial.
The other 29 of them chose to plead guilty. Among them, #TiffanyYuenKaWai, #FrankieFungTatChuen, #CarolNgManYee, #GaryFanKwokWai and #HendickLuiChiHang, refused to agree all facts of the cases.
Everyone has a different way of pleading guilty:
#TiffanyYuen whispered, "Plead ah! (認呀！)."
#FergusLeungFongWai said with a tone of no choice, "Plead guilty lo! (認囉！)."
#FrankieFung said in Cantonese, "I plead guilty," then repeated in Mandarin, "I plead guilty, I know I was wrong,” causing the auditorium to laugh and #KwokKaKi thumbs up with a smile.
#LauChakFung just left his seat for the washroom, and somebody said, "he will plead guilty even in the toilet."
#JoshuaWong slowly spoke out, "Plead~ guilty~."
#LiKaTat shouted, "PG!"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a. #FastBeat) confidently said while brushing his hair, "I am 'handsome'" [Handsome has a similar sound as "plead" in Cantonese]
#WuChiWai followed, "Plead ah! (認呀！)," looking at #TamTakChi, and they both laughed.
#SamCheungHoSum declared, "I plead, I plead, I plead (認啊認啊認啊)" in one go.
#VentusLauWingHong said, "For the love of my country, I plead guilty," raising uproar among defendants.
Law, the magistrate, asked whether the 26 defendants agreed with the case.
#AuNokHin stood up at that moment and expressed heavily, "I confirmed the case, and I would like to apologise to all defendants because I could not ensure the election was legal." He then slightly bowed to the defendants.
#AndrewChiuKaYin also apologized, but expressionless, "I confirm the overall case, and I apologise to everyone who helped in the pre-election." Some defendants jeered, "What are you saying (講呢啲)?"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a #FastBeat) shouted as usual, "I agree with the plot!", followed by a severe facial expression, "I agree, I agree (同意啊、同意啊)," which brought laughter to the courtroom. He then turned around, spoke to #ClaudiaMo, "Yes, excellent!" and raised his arms to the air with thumbs up.
#LeslieShumOFai interrupted, "I am not a comedy actor."
The magistrates confirmed whether Tam agreed with the entire case. He answered, "Yes, then I agree with the full case." Law raises the question once more, "You agree?" "The plot? Yes." Tam replied
It is understood that there will be no jury at the trial. This case will be handled by three designed judges, as in the case of #TongYingKit. It reminds us of #OwenChowKaShing, who did not plead guilty and yelled at the court after the restriction on reporting was lifted, "Trial without a jury is unjust."
This was probably the most potent conclusion in West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts for a year and a half.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/%E7%A4%BE%E9%81%8B/%E3%80%90%E5%88%9D%E9%81%B847%E4%BA%BA%E6%A1%88%E3%80%91%E8%A8%98%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E9%95%B7%E5%9B%9B%E5%A4%A9%E7%9A%84%E7%AD%94%E8%BE%AF-%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%AA%AA%E7%AC%91%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%87%B4%E6%AD%89?utm_source=dable
#LawrenceLauWaiChung said, "Not guilty, sir," elegant as usual.
#LamCheukTing almost roared, "I don't plead guilty!"
#LeungKwokHung (a.k.a. #LongHair) said, "[I'm] Innocent. Plead not guilty."
#WinnieYuWaiMing raised her right hand and stated, "Not guilty."
The magistrate, Peter Law Tak Chuen, referred the 17 defendants to the High Court for trial.
The other 29 of them chose to plead guilty. Among them, #TiffanyYuenKaWai, #FrankieFungTatChuen, #CarolNgManYee, #GaryFanKwokWai and #HendickLuiChiHang, refused to agree all facts of the cases.
Everyone has a different way of pleading guilty:
#TiffanyYuen whispered, "Plead ah! (認呀！)."
#FergusLeungFongWai said with a tone of no choice, "Plead guilty lo! (認囉！)."
#FrankieFung said in Cantonese, "I plead guilty," then repeated in Mandarin, "I plead guilty, I know I was wrong,” causing the auditorium to laugh and #KwokKaKi thumbs up with a smile.
#LauChakFung just left his seat for the washroom, and somebody said, "he will plead guilty even in the toilet."
#JoshuaWong slowly spoke out, "Plead~ guilty~."
#LiKaTat shouted, "PG!"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a. #FastBeat) confidently said while brushing his hair, "I am 'handsome'" [Handsome has a similar sound as "plead" in Cantonese]
#WuChiWai followed, "Plead ah! (認呀！)," looking at #TamTakChi, and they both laughed.
#SamCheungHoSum declared, "I plead, I plead, I plead (認啊認啊認啊)" in one go.
#VentusLauWingHong said, "For the love of my country, I plead guilty," raising uproar among defendants.
Law, the magistrate, asked whether the 26 defendants agreed with the case.
#AuNokHin stood up at that moment and expressed heavily, "I confirmed the case, and I would like to apologise to all defendants because I could not ensure the election was legal." He then slightly bowed to the defendants.
#AndrewChiuKaYin also apologized, but expressionless, "I confirm the overall case, and I apologise to everyone who helped in the pre-election." Some defendants jeered, "What are you saying (講呢啲)?"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a #FastBeat) shouted as usual, "I agree with the plot!", followed by a severe facial expression, "I agree, I agree (同意啊、同意啊)," which brought laughter to the courtroom. He then turned around, spoke to #ClaudiaMo, "Yes, excellent!" and raised his arms to the air with thumbs up.
#LeslieShumOFai interrupted, "I am not a comedy actor."
The magistrates confirmed whether Tam agreed with the entire case. He answered, "Yes, then I agree with the full case." Law raises the question once more, "You agree?" "The plot? Yes." Tam replied
It is understood that there will be no jury at the trial. This case will be handled by three designed judges, as in the case of #TongYingKit. It reminds us of #OwenChowKaShing, who did not plead guilty and yelled at the court after the restriction on reporting was lifted, "Trial without a jury is unjust."
This was probably the most potent conclusion in West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts for a year and a half.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/%E7%A4%BE%E9%81%8B/%E3%80%90%E5%88%9D%E9%81%B847%E4%BA%BA%E6%A1%88%E3%80%91%E8%A8%98%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E9%95%B7%E5%9B%9B%E5%A4%A9%E7%9A%84%E7%AD%94%E8%BE%AF-%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%AA%AA%E7%AC%91%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%87%B4%E6%AD%89?utm_source=dable