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Hong Kong Court Hears Closing Arguments in Tiananmen Vigil Activists' Trial

A Hong Kong court has heard closing arguments in the trial of activists accused in connection with a Tiananmen Square vigil. Lawyers emphasized the importance of human rights during the proceedings.

17 May, 21:09 — 18 May, 11:41
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APVery High8d ago

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers - AP News

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers  AP News

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SCMPMostly Factual8d ago

Hong Kong court confiscates HK$674,860 from 3 defendants in terrorism trial

A Hong Kong court has ordered the confiscation of more than HK$674,000 (US$86,065) seized from three defendants in a landmark terrorism trial, finding the funds were gathered to support a plot to kill police during the 2019 anti-government protests. The High Court on Monday declared the money raised by the “Dragon Slaying Brigade” constituted terrorist property under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance, the first such order since the law came into effect in 2002. Team leade...

By Brian Wong

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straits-timesMostly Factual8d ago

Hong Kong court hears closing arguments in Tiananmen activists’ trial - The Straits Times

Hong Kong court hears closing arguments in Tiananmen activists’ trial  The Straits Times

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8d ago

Hong Kong court to hear closing arguments in Tiananmen activists' trial

Hong Kong court to hear closing arguments in Tiananmen activists' trial

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual7d ago

Hong Kong court must not ‘pay lip service’ to human rights, lawyer tells trial of Tiananmen vigil activists

A defence lawyer for a Tiananmen vigil activist has urged a Hong Kong court not to “pay lip service” to human rights protections, arguing that calls to “end one-party rule” in China should be considered legitimate political expressions. Barrister Erik Shum, representing Lee Cheuk-yan, spoke before a three-judge panel on Monday as closing arguments began […]

By Hans Tse

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