The Court of Final Appeal today allowed government prosecutors to appeal against a High Court decision to grant bail for Lai. Tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, who is facing charges under the National Security Law, will once again be remanded in custody until the next court appearance on February 1. The Court of Final Appeal today allowed government prosecutors to appeal against a High Court decision to grant bail. Lai was released from detention on bail of HK$10 million on December 23 and placed under house arrest. Lai's defense, argued that the lower court judge did have the objective of protecting national security firmly in mind when he dealt with the appeal application.

Source: The Standard December 31, 2020 08:26 UTC