‘Unfair’ to convict Mong Kok protesters of illegal assembly if cleared of rioting, says defence

Hong Kong prosecutors have asked a court to convict two protesters who took part in last February’s Mong Kok clashes of illegal assembly, if they are cleared of the more serious charge of rioting. The move was criticised by the defence as “unfair” at court on Tuesday. Sung Kwan-wo, 27 and Leo Chan Siu-kwan, 48 are among five … Continue reading ‘Unfair’ to convict Mong Kok protesters of illegal assembly if cleared of rioting, says defence