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Added on the 06/02/2023 03:13:00 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Police and media stand outside Hong Kong's High Court as the first trial under Hong Kong's new national security law is set to begin on Wednesday without a jury, a landmark moment for the financial hub's fast-changing legal traditions. Tong Ying-kit, 24, was arrested under the new law the day after it came into effect when he allegedly drove his motorbike into a group of police officers during protests on July 1 last year. IMAGES
Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial begins final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after the case against 47 democracy activists under the Beijing-imposed law began. IMAGES
The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. IMAGES
Police and media are seen outside court ahead of Hong Kong's first national security trial verdict. The court will lay down a marker on the city's future legal landscape when it delivers its verdict in the first trial using a national security law imposed by China to stamp out dissent. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Jul 8 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong began Tuesday a trial of 47 pro-democracy defendants who are facing charges of alleged subversion under the national security law after taking part in unauthorised pro-democracy primaries in July 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE GATHER TO SUPPORTS 47 PROTESTERS OUTSIDE THE WEST KOWLOON LAW COURTS BUILDING IN HONG KONG.