Amnesty International today designated three prominent human rights defenders from Hong Kong and mainland China as prisoners of conscience. Who are the human rights defenders recognized by Amnesty International? Chow Hang-tung Ding Jiaxi Jimmy Lai The human rights lawyers Chow Hang-tung and Ding Jiaxi, along with the free media advocate Jimmy Lai, are currently imprisoned … Read more
Amnesty International’s China Director reacts to prison sentences for former Stand News editors in Hong Kong Why were the former Stand News editors sentenced to jail? The first journalists sentenced under colonial-era ‘sedition’ charges since before the 1997 handover Imposing a chilling effect on media freedom in Hong Kong What is Amnesty International urging the … Read more
Response to Hong Kong T-shirt Sedition Sentencing Why is this an attack on freedom of expression? Chu Kai-pong received a 14-month prison sentence for wearing a “seditious” T-shirt and mask. This sentencing showcases a blatant violation of the right to freedom of expression. What does Chu Kai-pong’s case highlight about the law? He is the … Read more
Same-Sex Partnership Legislation in Hong Kong: Government Must Show Progress What was the landmark ruling regarding same-sex couples in Hong Kong? Government has one year left to establish an alternative legal framework for same-sex partnerships Currently, same-sex couples in Hong Kong lack numerous rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples What does Amnesty International urge the government … Read more
Responding to the “sedition” conviction of the defunct Hong Kong media outlet Stand News and two of its former editors, Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said: What does this mean for press freedom? This dismaying verdict is another blow to press freedom in Hong Kong Stand News and its editors were targeted for their … Read more
On March 9, 2024, the 22nd Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition for the Asia-Pacific Region reached its exciting finale What is the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition? The prestigious competition is jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Hong Kong Red Cross … Read more