Hong Kong: Our Year of 2019

December 31, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hong Kong has been gripped by huge and at times violent protests since the extradition bill was first introduced in June.

The unrest has seen millions of people took to the street to pressure the government to withdraw the bill and respond to the “five demands”.

Full interview: Lawrence Lok SC on Rule of Law and Police Brutality

November 11, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Earlier on, I talked to Lawrence Lok SC for his take on the current state of unrest in the city.

Lok is regarded as one of the four best criminal barristers in Hong Kong. He currently serves as a member of the HK Bar Council.

Lawyers at the Frontline

October 29, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Over 2,600 people have been arrested since the extradition protests started in June. Nearly a third of them are under 18 years old.

When police starts making mass arrests after clashes with the protesters, that’s when “volunteer lawyers” take to the street to start their night of pro bono legal assistance for arrested protesters.

In this show, we followed a young barrister-at-law overnight in providing pro bono legal assistance for arrested protesters.

Standing Together: Ethnic Minorities in the Extradition Protests

October 4, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Among those participating in the extradition protests since June are not only Chinese, but also members of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups.

While they might not be the most recognisable in the movement, some of them are walking the extra mile to chant their beliefs on street and supporting the frontline.