31st October
6 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists fined for unauthorised fundraising, as 4 plead not guilty. (HKFP)
24th October
Hong Kong 47: Sentencing for 45 democrats tentatively scheduled for November 19. (HKFP)
Man with autism seeks to overturn conviction for desecrating Chinese and Hong Kong flags. (HKFP)
Hong Kong’s national security committee weighed in on refusal of prisoner’s early release under new law, court hears. (HKFP)
23rd October
Denial of early release from prison ‘unfair,’ Hong Kong man argues in first legal challenge of new security law. (HKFP)
10th October
24-year-old man charged with assaulting Hong Kong police on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary denied bail. (HKFP)
9th October
4 Hongkongers convicted of rioting over protest in July 2019 as judge questions possible delay in prosecution. (HKFP)
3rd October
Hong Kong man found guilty of breaching social distancing rules during 2020 protest loses appeal. (HKFP)
26 September
Hong Kong speech therapists’ union ordered to hand over HK$116,000 assets on national security grounds. (HKFP)
16th September
First person convicted under Hong Kong’s new security law after pleading guilty to wearing ‘seditious’ T-shirt. (HKFP)
12th September
Hong Kong gov’t rejected claims detention of activist Chow Hang-tung is ‘arbitrary,’ UN report says. (HKFP)
31st August
Chung Pui-kuen, the Hong Kong editor found guilty of sedition, wanted to ‘leave a record’. (HKFP)
30th August
League of Social Democrats members accused of unlicensed fundraising set to enter pleas in October. (HKFP)
29th August
2 Hong Kong journalists from defunct media outlet Stand News found guilty of sedition. (HKFP)
28th August
Hong Kong appeal court quashes man’s acquittal over 2019 Yuen Long attacks. (HKFP)
27th August
Jury begins deliberations in landmark UN anti-terrorism trial of 7 Hongkongers accused of 2019 bomb plot. (HKFP)
22nd August
Hong Kong man to enter plea under new security law over ‘seditious’ bus graffiti next month, as lawyer hints at ‘no trial’. (HKFP)
14th August
Hong Kong activist Tam Tak-chi to appeal sedition conviction in top court next January. (HKFP)
12th August
Jimmy Lai among 7 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures to lose appeal against conviction over taking part in 2019 demo. (HKFP)
8th August
Hongkonger charged under new security law over ‘seditious’ T-shirt, mask says he intends to plead guilty. (HKFP)
31st July
Tiananmen vigil activists to take appeal against conviction over refusing nat. sec. data request to Hong Kong’s top court. (HKFP)
17th July
Hong Kong student charged with unlawful assembly over shopping mall protest 4 years ago. (HKFP)
16th July
Mitigation of Hong Kong 47 case hearings for national security case delayed by a month due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’. (HKFP)
10th July
Hong Kong activist Tam Tak-chi advances appeal bid against sedition conviction. (HKFP)
9th July
Hong Kong bomb plot defendant claims police forced him to make false statements. (SCMP)
4th July
Hong Kong student cleared of rioting in 2019 to see retrial after gov’t successfully appeals acquittal. (HKFP)
3rd July
Hong Kong doctor whose clinic caught fire from tear gas in 2019 appeals court decision over damages. (HKFP)
28th June
Detained Hong Kong activist Owen Chow did not follow prison procedure over complaint form, court hears. (HKFP)
27th June
5 rearrested over rioting at besieged Hong Kong university campus in 2019. (HKFP)
25th June
29 year old charged under Hong Kong’s new security law over ‘seditious’ bus graffiti. (HKFP)
14th June
Man denied bail under Article 23 over ‘seditious’ slogans on t-shirt and mask. (HKFP)
8th June
Two protesters jailed for rioting in a Hong Kong shopping mall in July 2019 have been ordered to pay up to HK$1.7 million each in damages to cover the injury-related costs of two police officers. (HKFP)
7th June
The court has allocated 14 days to hear the mitigation pleas from 40 prominent Hong Kong democrats involved in the city’s largest national security case. (HKFP)
30th May
Hong Kong justice dept. to launch appeal bid against 2 democrats cleared of subversion charge. (HKFP)
14 Hong Kong democrats convicted of subversion conspiracy in landmark national security trial. (HKFP)
17th April
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists lose bid to take the challenge against convictions over data demand to top court. (HKFP)
26th March
Hongkonger shot by police during 2019 demos withdraws appeal against conviction and 6-year jail term.(HKFP)
22nd March
Hong Kong man pleads guilty to posting ‘seditious’ statements on online forum.(HKFP)
Hong Kong activist Owen Chow pleads not guilty to removing ‘unauthorised article’ from prison.(HKFP)
19th March
Two Hong Kong citizens who attempted to flee to Taiwan have been freed after winning an appeal against their sentences.(HKFP)
14th March
Hong Kong court upholds Tiananmen vigil organisers’ convictions over national security data request.(HKFP)
23rd February
Seven veteran Hong Kong democrats launch bid to appeal unauthorised assembly convictions linked to 2019 demo.(HKFP)
21st February
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activist Chow Hang-tung to serve rest of 15-month jail term after sentence upheld.(HKFP)
16th February
Veteran Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu jailed for 9 months over planned protest against District Council race.(HKFP)
8th February
Hong Kong man convicted of carrying unlicensed walkie-talkie after prosecutors secure review of acquittal.(HKFP)
6th February
Ex-student leader convicted of rioting in Hong Kong legislature interrupted by judge for giving ‘political opinions’.(HKFP)
Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu to face verdict over planned protest against ‘unfair’ District Council race.(HKFP)
25th January
Hong Kong man faces jail over online comments about stabbing ex-police chief Chris Tang.(HKFP)
22nd January
4 prisoners, 1 corrections officer held over allegedly attacking inmate of Hong Kong prison.(HKFP)
Hong Kong woman given suspended sentence over reposting call to boycott ‘patriots’ District Council election.(HKFP)
15th January
Hong Kong man handed 2-month suspended jail term over inciting boycott of ‘patriots’ District Council election.(HKFP)
Charge against student accused of conspiring to wound Hong Kong police and anti-epidemic workers dropped.(HKFP)
11th January
Hongkonger who made failed Taiwan escape bid ‘remorseful,’ defence says after guilty plea.(HKFP)
9th January
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s nat. security trial: Prosecution cites expert on social media platforms.(HKFP)
4th January
Man arrested over wearing shirt with protest slogan at Hong Kong airport pleads guilty to sedition.(HKFP)
2nd January
Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to all charges at Hong Kong national security trial.