Are the protesters really fighting for #freedom and #democracy? In a recent judgment of the Court of First Instance in the case of the court injunction against people #doxxing others on the internet, Mr. Justice Coleman said the following: On…
#Riot Under Section 18 of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245), when 3 or more persons, assembled together, conduct themselves in a disorderly, intimidating, insulting or provocative manner intended or likely to cause any person reasonably to fear that the…
#Murder and #Manslaughter Under Section 2 of the Offences against the Person Ordinance (Cap. 212), any person who is convicted of murder shall be imprisoned for life. However, if a person convicted of murder was under 18 years of age…
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…
