Hong Kong police watchdog unequipped to probe protest response: expertsThe international panel of experts suggested a fully independent inquiry would be better suited to investigate allegations of police brutality than the force's own watchdog. HONG KONG: Hong Kong's police watchdog is currently unequipped to investigate the force's handling of months of pro-democracy protests, a panel of international experts appointed by the city's own government has found. City leader Carrie Lam has repeatedly dismissed an independent probe, saying the current watchdog -- the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) -- is up to the job. In September, Lam appointed a panel of independent experts to advise the watchdog. pic.twitter.com/mMw4lQiUuU — Clifford Stott (@cliffordstott) November 9, 2019The Hong Kong government and police did not respond to a request for comment.

Source: Bangkok Post November 10, 2019 07:48 UTC