Hong Kong internet couple “Mr and Mrs Ho” still have no legal representatives in a domestic violence dispute that escalated into a criminal case, which has drawn wide public attention and filled the courtroom. The District Court heard on Tuesday that Ho Huen, 77, widely known as Mr Ho, and his 44-year-old wife, Ye Xiuding,…
Hong Kong internet couple “Mr and Mrs Ho” still have no legal representatives in a domestic violence dispute that escalated into a criminal case, which has drawn wide public attention and filled the courtroom. The District Court heard on Tuesday that Ho Huen, 77, widely known as Mr Ho, and his 44-year-old wife, Ye Xiuding,…
The new head of Hong Kong’s Legal Aid Department has pledged full support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire while vowing to answer society’s needs with “professional, efficient and empathetic” services. Chan Chak-ming, who assumed the post as director of legal aid on Thursday, also revealed that his department would launch a…
“Justice is open to all – like the Ritz” is a quote often attributed to Sir James Mathew, a 19th-century Irish judge. This is another way of saying that while in theory justice and the courts are open to everyone, in practice only those who can afford to pay the hefty fees can get their…
Hundreds of lawyers have signed up to provide free advice to residents left homeless by Hong Kong’s deadly fire in Tai Po last month, as they try to understand their legal options and file insurance claims. Some residents have said they are at a loss over whether any criminal prosecutions will affect their legal cases…
Hundreds of lawyers have signed up to provide free advice to residents left homeless by Hong Kong’s deadly fire in Tai Po last month, as they try to understand their legal options and file insurance claims. Some residents have said they are at a loss over whether any criminal prosecutions will affect their legal cases…