43 people at the screening of "Magic Love" were removed from the gathering restriction order, then the district councilor: he didn't say a word to him

The then Yau Tsim Mong District Councillor, Chu Jiangwei, held a private screening of the movie "Magic Love" at his councillor's office in August last year. At that time, the police issued tickets to those present for violating the gathering restriction order, including "Magic Love". "Director Zhou Guanwei.

Zhu Jiangwei posted on social media today, saying that all 43 people have been withdrawn from charges, and those who have paid fines will also receive their fines refunded.

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The incident happened on August 27 last year, when Zhu Jiangwei, the then Yau Tsim Mong District Councillor, held a private film screening at his office in Jinshan Commercial Building, No. 39-41 Argyle Street, playing the local film "Magic Love", directed by the director. Zhou Guanwei was also invited to share with more than 40 people.

At the end of the screening at 10:00 p.m., police officers and FEHD personnel suddenly arrived at the scene, pointing out that the people present were suspected of violating the gathering restriction order. There was some noise at the scene, and the two sides argued until the early morning. Leave after the ticket.

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Zhou Guanwei later accepted a radio interview and criticized the law enforcement actions as "ridiculous", saying that if the FEHD had not "released snakes" into the event, would other members of the public enter the screening, and stated that he would contest the relevant ticket to the court. In an online post, he said he had been notified by a letter from the police that the charges had been dropped.

At that time, the police responded that, after consulting the Department of Justice, they had withdrawn 11 fixed penalty notices on April 7 this year.

Director Zhou Guanwei posted on the Internet that he had received a letter from the police informing him that he had revoked the gathering restriction order for the screening in August last year.

(Zhou Guanwei Facebook)

Zhu Jiangwei posted on social media today, saying that after learning that 11 people had been withdrawn, he sent a letter to the police and the Department of Justice about contacting lawyers to assist other participants, and finally received a reply from the police at the end of last month. Charges were dropped, and most people have received cheques for their fines.

Zhu Jiangwei criticized the police for "making a big deal of dragons", and as a result, the case was completely withdrawn after a year, but "I didn't say a word to me."

He also stated that the crowdfunding for the people involved will be completely ended on August 15.

11 people at the screening of "Magic Love" were withdrawn from the charge and ordered to limit gatherings. Director Zhou Guanwei: Don't give up the pursuit of justice. He was accused of violating the gathering order for the screening of "Magic Love". "The Civil Affairs Department of the Film Association said that the remuneration and fees may not be refunded. The director of "Magic Love" Zhou Guanwei once directed "The Revolution of the Times" and was shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival Mong Kok District Councillor's Office to screen the Hong Kong film "Magic Love". 47 people were accused of violating the gathering order ticket