As Hong Kong’s official legal year began Monday, the city’s chief justice, Andrew Cheung, used the opportunity to stress how the judiciary takes its duty seriously. The courts will not “blindly convict” anyone and will respect fundamental rights in national…
Security tight ahead of landmark trial for media tycoon Jimmy Lai
A landmark national security trial for leading China critic Jimmy Lai opened in Hong Kong on Dec 18 amid tight security, with the pro-democracy activist battling charges that he colluded with foreign forces, including the United States. Queues formed outside…
Hong Kong court orders search of media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s phones
Two phones owned by jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai can be searched on national security grounds and are not protected by journalistic privilege, a senior judge ruled Tuesday in Hong Kong. Lai, owner of the now-shuttered Apple Daily tabloid,…
*EFCC arraigns 14 for illegal oil deal (Punch)*Oshodi-Apapa Expressway on lockdown (Vanguard)
EFCC arraigns 14 for illegal oil deal (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arraigned 12 persons, a vessel, MT Mother Comfort, and a firm, Azamosa Limited, for allegedly dealing in 240 metric tonnes of Automotive Gas Oil…
