Tag: Legal
Jackie Chen, Hong Kong Social Worker, Pleads Not Guilty in 2019 Protest Rioting Retrial
Jackie Chen Pleads Not Guilty in 2019 Protest Rioting RetrialHong Kong social worker Jackie Chen has once again pleaded not guilty to rioting during a protest in 2019, facing a retrial after the government...
Hong Kong Security Law Case: Dozens Queue for Courtroom Seats to Witness Sentencing
A long line of more than 60 people formed outside a Hong Kong courthouse in anticipation of the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy advocates in a national security trial. The Judiciary announced that only five...
China releases Taiwan boat captain after 4 months detention for illegal fishing
A Taiwanese fishing boat captain who was detained in China for over four months on charges of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, according to Taiwan's coast guard. The boat, named...
Hong Kong Consumer Watchdog Receives 500+ Concert Complaints in 10 Months
The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has reported an increase in complaints regarding concerts and live performances this year. With over 500 complaints received in the past 10 months, concertgoers have expressed their dissatisfaction...
Hong Kong’s InMedia Outlet Fined HK$10,000 for Register Non-Compliance
InMedia, an independent media outlet in Hong Kong, has recently been fined HK$10,000 for not keeping registers of its members and directors at its Wan Chai office. This violation of the Companies Ordinance led...
Man Sentenced to 3 Months in Jail for Using Fake Academic Certificate
A 23-year-old mainland student was sentenced to three months in jail by the Fanling Magistrates' Court for using fake academic credentials to apply for a master's degree at a Hong Kong university. The student...