Hong Kong rejects activist’s bid for legal aid to mount challenge over IT hub

Hong Kong rejects activist’s bid for legal aid to mount challenge over IT hub

[South China Morning Post] - 01/10/2025

Legal Aid Department rejects Eddie Tse’s application, hindering his judicial review attempt against government push for San Tin Technopole.



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