Social worker Liu Jiadong was sentenced to one year's imprisonment in the High Court for bail and waited for appeal

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Written by: Li Huina

2020-06-23 12:55

Social worker Liu Jiadong was allegedly involved in blocking the police line at the scene after the police dispersed the crowd after the parade of "Recovering Yuen Long" on July 27 last year to help the demonstrators leave. The clothing was ruled to be blocked in Fanling Court last week He was sentenced to one year's imprisonment after being convicted of office work. Nearly a week after Liu was remanded, he applied to the High Court for bail today (23rd). Nearly 200 supporters from various social work groups went to the court to support the case and sentenced him to suppress the social work profession. The high court judge approved Liu's bail after hearing the statement.

Defendant Liu Jiadong, 24, reported to be a social worker. Several supporters supported Liu outside the Lai Chi Kok Detention Center last night. Several members of the organization went to the High Court this morning to support Liu, including Liu’s socialist revival movement. There are also members of the position social workers, social welfare unions, and child protection. All organizations have criticized the unreasonable sentence, which also affects the social workers’ execution of their duties. "Suppression of professional irrationality." Supporters once raised the registered social worker certificate to express their support for Liu.

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Liu was found guilty of one crime of obstructing the office, alleging that on July 27 last year, near the junction of On Lok Road and Tai Cheung Street in Yuen Long, he deliberately obstructed police officer Chen Peijie who was performing his duties properly.

Magistrate Su Wenlong pointed out that the police can use reasonable force to disperse the crowds occupying the road. It is inevitable that someone is injured in the process. The defendant told the police to slow down and keep the distance. It is unreasonable. The defendant also knew that his request was absurd. , And even rebuked the defendant for making it harder for police to enforce the law. The defense then applied for bail and refused to appeal.

Case number: HCMA137/2020

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