Hong Kong judge slams officials for tardiness over legal challenge against tech hub expansion

Hong Kong judge slams officials for tardiness over legal challenge against tech hub expansion

[South China Morning Post] - 11/13/2024

Legal Aid Department left applicant of judicial review ‘in the dark’ and was too slow in deciding whether it would cover latter’s legal fees.



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