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9 September, 2024
The District Court has ordered Lam Yui-sang to pay damages to his former helper. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong

Helper wins case against Hong Kong employer who repeatedly asked her for sex

Lam Yui-sang, 63, created ‘hostile and threatening’ workplace for his helper, District Court rules and awards her HK$182,387 in damages.

Crime

Ex-professor convicted in Hong Kong yoga ball murder case files another appeal

Hong Kong

Hong Kong policeman gets 14 months’ jail for ill-treating son who later died

Abby Choi - murder of a model

Abby Choi’s ex-husband wanted yacht out of Hong Kong at any cost, court hears

Defendant Irene Pun says she was contacted by friend to find boat for third party and told ‘best if it could be today [February 24, 2023]’.

The killing of Abby Choi in early 2023 was reported around the world and shocked the city. Photo: Instagram/xxabbyc
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies op-ed pushed for sanctions on then-city leader

Prosecutors grill Lai over piece about Carrie Lam and sanctions published weeks after national security law took effect in 2020.

Abby Choi - murder of a model

Suspect in escape bid by slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi’s ex ‘only a messenger’

Recording of defendant Irene Pun discussing plan to arrange boats for murder suspect Alex Kwong played in court on Tuesday.

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Jimmy Lai trial

‘I was insensitive’: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai on videos calling for sanctions

Lai tells court he failed to vet Apple Daily videos that sought US support in 2020 as he had other priorities.

Jimmy Lai, 77, is contesting two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies trying to spread fear Beijing would take over Hong Kong

Prosecutors question Apple Daily founder over articles published before protests broke out over later-withdrawn extradition bill in 2019.

Abby Choi - murder of a model

Ex-husband of slain model Abby Choi told to flee Hong Kong by boat, court hears

Court hears recordings of group chat that included defendants Irene Pun and Lam Shun, with duo believed to have helped murder suspect Alex Kwong.

Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong Court of Appeal to hear arguments from 14 of 45 opposition figures

Fourteen were among those convicted during landmark national security trial over unofficial legislative ‘primary’ election.

Legal scholar Benny Tai leaves the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre in 2021. He was deemed the scheme mastermind and jailed for 10 years. Photo EPA-EFE
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai admits to pushing for unofficial Hong Kong Legco ‘primary’

Ex-media boss says he ‘did not tell the truth’ earlier about poll, adding he obtained quote for vote-counting software and advised on timing.

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Jimmy Lai before a court appearance in 2020. Photo: AP
Crime in Hong Kong

2 ex-project managers in Hong Kong face fraud charges for allegedly faking bids

Yip Hing-fai, 45, and Wong Chun-tung, 43, oversaw projects for ATAL Engineering, founded by the husband of city’s ex-justice secretary.

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai rejects claim he used Hong Kong activist to lobby West for sanctions

Former media boss says he suggested paralegal Wayland Chan meet a House of Lords member and a Hong Kong ‘freedom fighter’ in UK.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies concealing plan to meet US vice-president in 2020

Former media boss acknowledges ‘negligence’ in planning to meet then US vice-president Mike Pence after national security law implemented.

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Jimmy Lai being led to a police van in 2020. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung jailed for 2 years, 10 months in fraud case

Judge Ernest Lin also sentences former lawmaker’s son, Ricky Chim, to three years and one month in prison for back-door deal a decade ago.

Former lawmaker Chim Pui-chung arrives at District Court in December of last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Law

Letters | Solicitors’ role in Hong Kong’s rule of law mustn’t be seen as subordinate

Post readers discuss the part solicitors play in Hong Kong’s legal system, the importance of upholding judicial independence, and protecting workers’ rights.

Law

My Take | It is vital that justice is not only done but also seen to be done in Hong Kong

The system will continue to come under scrutiny as the city seeks to establish itself as an international legal centre and China’s ‘superconnector’.

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Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong to roll out pilot scheme for sports dispute resolution

Deputy justice minister Horace Cheung says arbitration will cover mostly commercial disputes, such as match sponsorships, athletes’ contracts.

Authorities say the scheme may cover contractual disputes similar to that of football star Messi’s failure to play in last February’s match. Photo: Sam Tsang
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Winding-up order for Hong Kong’s debt-ridden Physical gym chain

Firm owes 374 employees more than HK$70 million in unpaid salaries, court hears.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong doctor given 120 hours of community service for filming upskirt video

Probation officer tells court that doctor from Chinese University of Hong Kong made recording during lecture out of stress.

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Hong Kong national security law

Opinion | Why Hong Kong need not get defensive about national security

It has a great legal system, and the constant harping on security only creates a false impression of the city as a hotbed of dissension.

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Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung inspects the ceremonial guard mounted by the Hong Kong Police Force at Edinburgh Place ahead of his speech to mark the opening of the legal year, on January 20. Photo: Dickson Li
Blockchain

Hong Kong court order sent to cryptocurrency wallets, setting new precedent

Lawyer says this is first time among major common law jurisdictions that court order effectively served by way of tokenisation.

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The fraud claim is related to the transfer of US$2.66 million worth of Tether, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. Photo: Shutterstock
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies approving proposed sanctions against Hong Kong, Beijing

Former media boss says his praise for American lobbyist’s suggestions was only meant as words of encouragement.

Hong Kong

New Hong Kong Bar Association chair vows to cultivate more talent for country

Jose-Antonio Maurellet also pledges to uphold the core values of the rule of law and judicial independence.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai admits underestimating US lobbying efforts to penalise Hong Kong officials

Former media boss initially told court he felt the US human rights bill targeting Hong Kong was ‘more academic than substance’.

Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to urging US to revoke visas of officials’ children

Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.

Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong bus technician remanded over seditious posts, photos on social media

Li Chun-kit faces count of ‘knowingly publishing publications that had seditious intention’ under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders

But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.

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