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A document made available at the High Court revealed that Lau Kai-ping, 42, had submitted an appeal against his conviction for one count of murder. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong father who shook 3-year-old daughter to death appeals conviction

Lau Kai-ping, 42, admitted that he had shaken her a few times, but claimed he did not know his actions would harm her.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong airport subcontractor charged by ICAC for allegedly exploiting workers

Crime in Hong Kong

Student admits using fake US degree to get into University of Hong Kong

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Law

Legal Tales | We should all speak up to defend judicial independence from any interference

It is unacceptable in any civilised society governed by the rule of law to seek to pressurise judges to reach a particular decision or to resign.

In Hong Kong, the rule of law and judicial independence are values which are cherished by lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Domestic worker sentenced to life in jail for murdering girlfriend in Hong Kong

High Court jury returns 6-1 guilty verdict for Bernie Macatangay Valencia, who repeatedly punched Ivy Villaluz Quiabang and caused brain damage.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court rejects appeal by head of dissolved party over secession charge

Judges rule minimum sentences apply to all conspiracy offences under national security law even when penalty not explicitly provided.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong policeman cleared of molesting colleague, convicted on 2 other charges

Court convicts Superintendent Joseph Luk of dangerous driving and biting another colleague during incident after banquet in Fanling in 2022.

Superintendent Joseph Luk has been suspended from his role as Sha Tau Kok district commander following his arrest in August 2022 on suspicion of a raft of offences committed at two dinners with fellow officers. Photo: Nora Tam
Crime in Hong Kong

J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

Former member of Japanese boy band ONE N’ ONLY tearfully denies allegations during court hearing attended by more than 100 fans.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong activist in legal fight to allow women to wear shorts in prison

Women prisoners must wear trousers even in summer unless they have medical or religious reasons.

Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Full speed ahead on efforts designed to trim court backlog

The clearing of protest and national security cases should pave the way for a significant improvement in the speed at which the wheels of justice turn.

The courts have cleared about 96 per cent of more than 2,350 cases linked to the 2019 protests, the judiciary told lawmakers. Photo: Edmond So
My Take

My Take | Hong Kong cannot allow its system of foreign judges to wither and die

Such justices can still play an important part in the city’s future. The judiciary needs to make some big signings, however difficult that may be.

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The Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Australian judge resigns from Hong Kong’s top court, sixth to step down in year

Justice Robert French stresses his respect for members of the court, says role of non-permanent judges has become ‘increasingly anachronistic’.

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Hong Kong court voids will of late tycoon Lim Por-yen

“It is clear that the 2004 will was the product of negotiations and jockeying between the beneficiaries, with no involvement of Mr Lim,” High Court rules.

Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong policeman charged in ICAC probe faces 30 extra counts of bribery, fraud

Extra charges against Mak Kwok-hung include accepting an advantage as a public servant and 28 counts of fraud.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption has said the extra charges included a count of an agent using a document with intent to deceive his principal. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong court dismisses legal challenge over San Tin Technopole project

High Court allows social worker Eddie Tse to drop the case but rejects his request for another activist to take over proceedings.

The San Tin Technopole forms a key component of the Northern Metropolis, a megaproject located at the city’s border with the mainland. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong court jails woman for 7 months for splashing red paint on planter

Mak Kar-man, 46, says she only committed the offence on November 19 last year because she was under stress due to job hunting.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officer charged with indecent assault, set to appear in court

Officer accused of indecently assaulting woman on footbridge while off duty in early hours of February 4.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Lessons for youngsters in short prison films on jailed Hong Kong protesters

Correctional Services Department has produced two films based on the stories of current and former inmates.

More than 1,600 pupils attended the seminar on Wednesday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong court jails social worker for over 3½ years in retrial on rioting

Jackie Chen gets 10-month discount in acknowledgement of lengthy legal proceedings.

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong handyman sentenced to 1 year in jail for seditious social media posts

Chow Kim-ho pleads guilty to one count of knowingly publishing seditious publications under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for rioting after acquittal overturned

Wong Chi-wing, 60, sentenced over joining white-clad mob at Yuen Long MTR station during 2019 anti-government protests.

The District Court sentenced Wong Chi-wing for his role in what the presiding judge called the “indiscriminate provocation, intimidation and assault” of residents on the night of July 21, 2019. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Long waiting times for Hong Kong courts set to ease, judiciary says

Most cases related to the 2019 protests and national security have concluded, lawmakers told.

The courts have cleared about 96 per cent of more than 2,350 cases linked to the 2019 protests, the judiciary told lawmakers. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Hong Kong live streams first court hearing under pilot scheme

Scheme, which starts this month, seeks to formalise broadcast arrangement, increase transparency, bolster public trust in judicial process.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man accused of attacking 5 at Hong Kong’s CityU remanded to psychiatric centre

Wang Haoyu, 23, appears in West Kowloon Court charged with six counts of criminal offences, including common assault and theft.

Hong Kong

What lessons can be learned from case of Hong Kong girl who was shaken to death?

Social workers did their part checking whether the mother was fit to care for Nga-sze but ‘neglected’ further scrutiny on family, lawmaker says.

The man who shook his three-year-old daughter to death was jailed for life in March. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong protests

Hongkonger convicted over 2019 Yuen Long riot after judge overturns acquittal

District Court rules that Wong Chi-wing, 60, indeed took part in rioting with white-shirted mob at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.

Transport worker Wong Chi-wing (right) leaves court with his lawyer Lawrence Lok (in wheelchair) after a hearing last week. Photo: Brian Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong karate body to pay HK$1.58 million in compensation over unfair policy

Court slams Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China for imposing blanket four-month ‘freezing period’ on top members who switched clubs.

US-China relations

‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon by renaming Washington street

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

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