Case of man accused of sedition under Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law adjourned to await landmark appeal

[HKFP] - 12/31/2024

A man charged under a Hong Kong security law over allegedly publishing “seditious” posts online has had his case adjourned to await the verdict of a landmark appeal at the top court. Chow Kim-ho appeared at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on Monday. The part-time handyman stands accused of (…)



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[HKFP] - 31/12/2024