No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill

No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill

[South China Morning Post] - 11/22/2024

Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill, gazetted by the government on Friday, will have first reading early next month.



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[South China Morning Post] - 22/11/2024
No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill
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[South China Morning Post] - 22/11/2024
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