Education Talk Be Smart! Know the Law! The RULE OF LAW is the bedrock of our society. Our next generation should be fully informed of its importance and application. LawyersHK’s experienced team of barristers and solicitors are volunteering to deliver…
Under Section 22 of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245), any person taking part in a riot who unlawfully and with force prevents, hinders or obstructs, or attempts to prevent, hinder or obstruct, the loading or unloading, or the movement,…
A female suspect can only be arrested by a female police officer? We notice that there is some misunderstanding about the law concerning arrest by police officers. One of the common questions was: if a person to be arrested is…
We received a great letter addressed to Carrie from one of #readers, and wanted to share… Dear Chief Executive of HKSAR and Commissioner of Police of HKSAR, I am writing to give you my support and vote of thanks for…
Is Hong Kong under terrorist attack? WHO IS A TERRORIST? A person who commits or attempts to commit a terrorist act, or who participates in or facilitates a terrorist act. WHAT IS A TERRORIST ACT? Doing any of the following…
Under Section 50(2) of the Police Force Ordinance (Cap. 232), any police officer may use all means necessary to effect the arrest of any person who may lawfully be apprehended. According to Chapter 29-03 of the Police General Orders (Use…
What is踢保(refuse to be bailed)？ When a person is arrested by the police and he is not charged and brought before a magistrate within 48 hours (e.g. the investigation is still on-going), the police may suggest to the arrested person…
Under Section 33 of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245), any person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, has with him in any public place any offensive weapon shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to…
Do you think you are being righteous? Actually, under Sections 8(1)(c) of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (Cap. 554), a person engages in corrupt conduct at an election, if he uses force or duress against another person because…
