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Jimmy Lai’s national security trial ran for 156 days. Photo: Sam Tsang
Jimmy Lai trial

Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’

Lawyers urge members of public to study the court’s judgment before drawing conclusions after Western countries hit out at Lai verdict.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong engineer gets 5 years over HK$6 million laundering and bribery offences

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong court’s verdict in Jimmy Lai trial sheds light on law, experts say

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China-EU relations

Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador

US president says he asked Chinese leader to consider freeing Lai, describing the jailed media executive as ‘an older man’ who is ‘not well’.

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Police officers keep watch as a van transporting media tycoon Jimmy Lai leaves the West Kowloon court on Monday in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong national security law

Editorial | Jimmy Lai verdict a testament to Hong Kong’s rule of law

The national security law trial was conducted in Hong Kong’s open courts and showcases their professionalism.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai’s ‘rabid hatred’ of party led him down ‘thorny path’: Hong Kong court

Judges find former media boss guilty of national security offences, dismissing his ‘inconsistent, contradictory and unreliable’ testimony.

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Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai was found guilty of three counts of national security offences. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai used personal ties to seek foreign sanctions: court ruling

Former media boss tapped into vast political network for intervention against Beijing and Hong Kong, according to 857-page judgment.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong barrister granted temporary anonymity in molestation case

Court approves 32-year-old defendant’s request to hide his name to protect alleged victim’s identity.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai found guilty on all charges in national security trial

City leader John Lee welcomes conviction, calls it an upholding of justice and a safeguard for Hong Kong’s core values.

A Correctional Services Department vehicle carrying Jimmy Lai is escorted by police to the court. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hongkonger remanded after ‘impersonating fire victim, claiming HK$18,000 in aid’

Defendant allegedly said he was Chan Man-him, a resident of fifth-floor flat at Wang Shing House, while the actual occupant was Wong Kam-hung.

At least 160 people died in the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Eugene Lee
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in Jimmy Lai national security trial on Monday

Former media boss awaits his fate as High Court judges prepare to deliver verdict that could result in him being jailed for life.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong vocal coach found guilty of molesting 7 male students during lessons

Former singing show contestant Drawson Lam Chun-yat convicted of assaulting students in his three classrooms between 2018 and 2023.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police officer found guilty of forging statements to close 10 cases

Wong Yiu-chung, 34, convicted of forgery and misconduct after using fake statements, hiding facts from victims and misleading his superiors.

Detective Constable Wong Yiu-chung was convicted of forgery and misconduct in public office at District Court. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong tram driver faces jail over crash that killed girl, 3

Li Yaodong, 50, found guilty of careless driving when tram struck the girl, her sister, grandfather and family helper as they crossed street.

The tram knocked down the girl, her six-year-old sister, their grandfather and the family’s domestic helper outside Kennedy Town Swimming Pool. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Commentator remanded over ‘seditious’ posts, including about Hong Kong fire

Wong Kwok-ngon is first person to be prosecuted over comments made after Wang Fuk Court tragedy.

Britain

My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted

The UK has a shocking backlog of criminal cases. But a plan to cut back on jury trials will not necessarily solve the problem and might have far-reaching consequences.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung accuses former agent of HK$8.8 million fraud

Actress accuses Samuel Yu of undue pressure, contract forgery and making false representations in dispute over promise to appear in films.

Actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi, leaves High Court. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawyer who had sex with girl, 12, jailed for 3 years, 7 months

Court rejects claim by Kelvin Luk, 40, that he was in a serious and genuinely loving relationship with the 12-year-old.

Lamma ferry crash

Hong Kong court postpones inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash

Court has already twice postponed ruling for inquest into collision between Lamma IV ferry and Sea Smooth catamaran.

Crime in Hong Kong

Retired Hong Kong star tutor ‘K Kwong’ avoids jail sentence over upskirt video

Kenneth Kwong, 64, placed on one-year probation after pleading guilty to unlawful recording of a woman on an escalator at Tai Wai station.

Kenneth Kwong Si-san, 64, was placed on probation for a year. Photo: Handout
Law

Legal Tales | A new test for consent: reforming Hong Kong’s approach to sexual crimes

Efforts to update the city’s sexual offence laws aim to reflect evolving views on consent and improve prosecution outcomes.

The Hong Kong Law Reform Commission produced a consultation paper in 2012 on rape and other non-consensual sexual offences, as well as a report in 2019 reviewing all major substantive sexual offences in the city. Photo: Getty Images
Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver gets 2 years’ jail over collision that killed cyclist, 17

Lau Chor-hi, 70, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death over the crash that killed student Wong Ho-chun in July 2024.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong court rejects officer’s bid to suspend prosecution in cabby’s death

Constable Lam Wai-wing asked court to restrain Department of Justice from taking any further steps in his prosecution pending outcome of judicial review.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for killing 3-month-old; wife also abused baby

Defendant admits to manslaughter after court hears evidence that he had thrust cotton bud into infant’s throat and scorched him with hairdryer.

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The baby, entrusted to the couple’s care by a friend, was abused at their flat in Peony House West Block on Foo Kwai Street. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawyer who admitted to sex with girl, 12, says relationship was genuine

Defence for Kelvin Luk, 40, says Form One pupil also took active steps to engage the accused, including sending him obscene content.

Kelvin Luk, 40, has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 12-year-old girl twice. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong tram accident that killed girl, 3, was ‘inevitable’, court hears

Based on calculation of speed, braking distance, other factors, investigator says driver only had 0.9 seconds to stop vehicle upon realising danger.

Crime in Hong Kong

Banker’s family sues clinic of Hong Kong plastic surgeon, 93, over deadly jabs

Franklin WP Li’s Surgery Limited has been accused of negligence and breach of duty of care over the death of Zoe Cheung in 2018.

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