08/12/2023 05:25 (UTC)

Court dismisses Justice Department's appeal attempt in landmark protest case

Hong Kong, Dec 8 (EFE/EPA).- The judge denied the Department of Justice's request to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision on the anti-government protest on 18 August 2019 at the Court of Final Appeal.

However, in an unexpected development, the court approved the appeals of several notable figures active in the city's pro-democracy efforts.

These include the founder of a renowned local newspaper, now closed, a respected lawyer, and the creator of a key political party.

This latest court action paves the way for a legal re-examination of the case, highlighting the intricate interplay of politics and law in the area. (Camera: BERTHA WANG).

FOOTAGE SHOWS THE HIGH COURT BUILDING IN HONG KONG, CHINA.

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Date: 08/12/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Crime, law and justice
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 48 seconds
Reference: 7001319612
Relevance: Normal