HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN): Hong Kong lawmaker and legal academic Priscilla Leung Mei-fun has strongly condemned the action of rioters who recently started fires outside the High Court and Court of Final Appeal buildings
The violent demonstrations included the painting of abusive, political graffiti which insulted judges. The judges and their spouses were also doxxed and their personal data disclosed on social websites.
“I hope the judges will not be afraid. The government and police should protect the personal safety of the judges, ” she added. Leung explained: “After the rioting occurred in London in 2011, the courts sped up hearings of the cases by assigning more judges to hear the cases around the clock seven days a week.
The lawmaker said this made her angry, adding: “Judicial independence and safety of the judges are under threat. I feel very disappointed with his attitude towards violence and the protesters.” “It is only after the unrest is settled, the offenders are arrested, prosecuted and sentenced should an amnesty be considered.
Leung also noted that there had been inconsistent bail conditions given to people arrested in violent, illegal protests. While some were remanded and refused bail by courts, others were granted bail to travel to foreign countries and to study abroad.
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