Tag: Rule of law
Hong Kong Court Rejects Jimmy Lai’s Appeal, Upholding Conviction
Hong Kong's highest court has rejected an attempt to overturn the convictions of media mogul Jimmy Lai and six other activists for their involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Lai, who founded the now-closed...
Hong Kong’s Top Judge Defends City’s Rule of Law: Courts as Independent Entities
Chief Justice Andrew Cheung of Hong Kong has staunchly defended the city's rule of law, asserting the independence of its courts amidst international scrutiny. Cheung's remarks come in the wake of high-profile national security...
Hopeful Families of Disappearance Victims in Bangladesh Post-Hasina’s Downfall
When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and left the country on Monday, Nasrin Jahan Smrity, a 41-year-old woman, felt hopeful. She believed that she might find her missing husband, Ismail Hossain Baten,...
