The first trial under the new law is a landmark moment for the financial hub’s fast-changing legal traditions
The first trial under Hong Kong’s new national security law will be held 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 1 July last year. His trial begins on Wednesday.
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