The National Security Department of the police arrested the trustee of the "612 Humanitarian Support Fund" in early May. Later, during the investigation process, it was found that some lawyers and barristers were suspected of professional misconduct when providing legal services.
It is understood that the Bar Association sent a letter to a number of lawyers last week, asking for an explanation of why the fund was directly charged, and that the act may violate the Bar Association Code.
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The police issued a press release on September 1 last year, stating that the National Security Department is investigating the "612 Humanitarian Support Fund" for suspected violation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law" or other laws. Since May 10 this year, the trustees of the fund have been successively arrested.
Later, the police stated that during the investigation, it was found that some lawyers and barristers were suspected of professional misconduct when providing legal services. It was reported that when someone assisted in handling the anti-amendment case, they claimed to the judicial authority to represent the defendant in the form of an obligation, but actually received the funds paid. payments.
It is understood that the Bar Association sent a letter to a number of lawyers last week, asking to explain why the "612 Humanitarian Support Fund" was directly collected in cash or cheques in the relevant cases, rather than through the commissioned law firm. There is no claim to represent the defendant in an obligatory nature.
It is said that the people involved are mostly junior barristers, and the association requires a written explanation within a time limit. It also claims that the relevant conduct may violate the Bar Association's Code of Conduct.
The Bar Association confirmed earlier that it had received a complaint from the Department of Homeland Security, and said it would not comment until the investigation was completed.
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