Hong Kong court rejects delay in legal aid as reason for suspending activist’s challenge against planned tech hub

[HKFP] - 11/12/2024

A Hong Kong activist’s bid to pause a legal challenge launched against a planned tech hub because he had yet to receive legal aid has been rejected. Eddie Tse, who is opposing the controversial San Tin Technopole project over environmental concerns, appeared at the High Court on Monday. His (…)



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