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Written by: Lu Leqian, Lin Leer, Zhu Xixin, Zhu Youli
2020-01-29 12:50
Last updated: 2020-01-29 13:15Fearing the spread of the "Wuhan pneumonia" epidemic, following the government ’s announcement yesterday to close multiple facilities, the Judiciary also suddenly announced last night that from today (29) to February 2, the court hearing will be postponed, but no further Disclose the details. It was originally scheduled to appear in court today, especially those who have already scheduled to appear in court today, or those who arranged to attend court today to handle matters. Many of them have not known the relevant arrangements. District courts This morning, many members of the public were "touching the door" and some people were slightly dissatisfied. They complained about the lack of publicity and arrangements. They believed that officials had handled it poorly. In addition to the incumbent, even retired judges were mentioned to vent their dissatisfaction.
The judiciary has posted notices in various courts, stating that hearings originally scheduled for these days will be rescheduled. (Photo by Lu Leqian)
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The courts on Hong Kong Island have all suspended trials today, and instructions have been posted outside the court to remind the trial public that apart from urgent trials, trials from January 29 to February 2 will be postponed. The gates of the High Court were locked and iron gates closed. Although the gates of the District Court and the Eastern District Court were opened and a small number of security guards were on duty, all courts were locked, and the relevant offices and accounting department were also pulled down. Iron gate.
Citizen dissatisfaction arrangements and security theory
But today, after all, the court adjourned the court on the first day to reduce the spread of Wuhan pneumonia. Some citizens did not know the arrangements and went to the court to answer in the morning. There is no relevant notice on the webpage, and there is no relevant news report to inform him of the relevant arrangements; however, a review of the website of the Judiciary indicated that the Judiciary had issued from January 29th to February 2nd at 6:55 pm last night (28th). Adjournment press release.
Observers touch the door but agree with the approach
In addition to those who have come to court because of their own cases, Mr. Liang, a retired citizen who occasionally attends courts, "touches the door". Liang said that he had known yesterday that the government departments had stopped serving, but this morning he saw it outside Tuen Mun Magistracy Notice that the court also suspended operations. He favoured the approach and believed that it would reduce the chance of infection and "dismissed in hospital." Mr. Huang, who intends to pay a summons fine, described it as "stubborn."
There is also a closed door technician who maintains the air-conditioning of the court. He stated that he was not clear that the court was closed and his supervisor had not notified him. He went to the Tuen Mun Court on time this morning, and it turned out for nothing.
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Public complained about Li Guoneng
As for the Fanling Court in the North District, about 10 people didn't know the hearing was postponed this morning. Some people who "touched the door" complained "no notice", and some people cursed Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e, Chief Justice Ma Daoli, and even former Chief Justice Li Guoneng.
Some defendants have hired private lawyers. They are dissatisfied with wasting more than 6,000 yuan in attorney fees, and some defendants worry about arrest due to court delay.
Affected case arrangements to be announced later
Although the Judiciary said that court hearings originally scheduled for February 2 will be postponed, it is reported that cases in urgent need of trial will still be handled in the West Kowloon Court tomorrow (30th), and some will be opened on Saturday. The Magistrates' Court has dealt with new cases. As for the arrangements affected by these days, which need to be postponed, a spokesman for the Judiciary said that the relevant arrangements would be announced in due course.
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