Hong Kong court denies Jimmy Lai bail saying he could commit offences again
The new law puts the onus on the defendant to prove they would not be a national security threat if released on bail
23 February 2021 - 13:15
Hong Kong — A Hong Kong court said on Tuesday that its denial of bail for media tycoon Jimmy Lai, the most high-profile person charged under the new the national security law, was due to the risk of his committing further offences.
High court judge Anthea Pang rejected Lai’s latest application last week but only made the reasons for her decision public on Tuesday...
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