Lawyers for Tong YIng-kit had filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus, as well as a conventional bail application at the court. The Court of First Instance adjourned to August 20 arguments over a bid to have the first person charged under new national security legislation released, RTHK reports. Lawyers for Tong YIng-kit had filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus, as well as a conventional bail application at the court. But lawyers representing the government requested time to put together their position and argument. Tong was arrested on July 1 and faces charges of incitement to secession and engaging in terrorist activities.

Source: The Standard August 05, 2020 09:33 UTC