Yu, Benjamin (1957-01-27) 余若海

Re the civil injunction against criminal acts re "Glory to Hong Kong" songThe Streisand effect
HK Court of Appeal, 8-May-2024
Let's just hope that Barbara Streisand never sings it.
Re the civil injunction against criminal acts re "Glory to Hong Kong" songThe Streisand effect
HK Court of First Instance, 28-Jul-2023
Justice Anthony Chan "cannot be satisfied that it is just and convenient to grant the injunction" and notes "Ironically, the publicity over this application has apparently generated additional interest in the Song." Barbara Streisand would probably agree.
Re admission of Timothy Wynn Owen KC to defend Jimmy Lai Chee Ying in NSL case
HK Court of Appeal, 9-Nov-2022
Dismissing the appeal of the Secretary for Justice against admission, the Court writes: "It is of vital importance in the early days of the NSL that our jurisprudence should be developed on solid foundations to reflect adherence to the rule of law in accordance with internationally adopted judicial standards. It would clearly be in the public interest to have the contribution of eminent jurists in developing our jurisprudence in the NSL" and "Public perception of fairness in the trial is of vital importance to the administration of justice"

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