9 h. ago 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.

Events

4 d. ago 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’.

Events

4 d. ago Hong Kong court voids HK$2.9 billion will of late tycoon Lim Por

“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.

Economics

4 d. ago Hong Kong court dismisses challenge over tech hub project after activist withdraws bid

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

Events

4 d. ago 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.

Events

4 d. ago Hong Kong court jails woman for 7 months over 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.

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4 d. ago 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.

Events

5 d. ago 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.

Events

6 d. ago Hong Kong court jails social worker for over 3½ years in retrial over rioting

Jackie Chen gets 10-month discount in acknowledgement of what she went through from acquittal to conviction in lengthy legal proceedings.

Events

6 d. ago Hong Kong court jails social worker for over 3½ years in retrial on rioting

Jackie Chen gets 10-month discount in acknowledgement of what she went through from acquittal to conviction in lengthy legal proceedings.

Events

8 d. ago 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.

Sport

1 week ago 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.

Economics

2 w. ago Man who hit girlfriend in head tells Hong Kong court he didn’t intend to kill

‘I plead not guilty to murder, but I plead guilty to manslaughter,’ defendant says.

Events

3 w. ago NJZ, formerly NewJeans, to perform in ComplexCon Hong Kong despite court injunction

Group says via social media they will proceed with March 23 performance ‘out of respect for our fans and all stakeholders involved’.

Events

3 w. ago Hong Kong court upholds acquittal of Democratic Party chairman in protest case

Court of Appeal dismisses Department of Justice’s request to send Lo Kin-hei’s 2019 unlawful assembly case back to District Court.

Politics