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The Department of Justice’s Prosecutions Division today released its annual report, Prosecutions Hong Kong 2024, which reviews its prosecution work of the year. In the Director's Overview of the report, Director of Public Prosecutions Maggie Yang emphasised that the cardinal principle of prosecutorial independence as enshrined in the Basic Law Article 63 continues to be the cornerstone of the operations to enable the department to control criminal prosecutions free from any interference. She also stated that the Prosecutions Division’s continued commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability reinforces public trust in the integrity and efficiency of the city's criminal justice system. Apart from stressing that all prosecutorial decisions made by it are based on the law, the evidence and the Prosecution Code, the department noted that prosecutors do not consider, and would not be influenced by irrelevant considerations such as political or individual interests, possible media or public reaction and personal feelings or beliefs of the prosecutors. The report sets out the important achievements made by the Prosecutions Division last year, which include hosting the 11th Asia & Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors, which underscored Hong Kong's unwavering commitment to international collaboration and its constant pursuit of the highest standards of prosecutorial excellence. The event was also a testament to the fact that Hong Kong maintains a robust legal system under the "one country, two systems" principle while enjoying staunch support from the motherland, the department pointed out. It added that the publication gives a detailed account of the key cases handled by each subdivision of the Prosecutions Division.
The Police Force's National Security Department this morning laid a charge against a 19-year-old local woman on one count of “doing with a seditious intention an act or acts that had a seditious intention”. The woman is alleged to have been involved in producing promotional videos for a subversive organisation named the “Hong Kong Parliament” from March to May this year, and appealing to others through social media platforms to vote for the purpose of overthrowing and undermining the central powers of the People's Republic of China or the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The case was due to be mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts this afternoon.
Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung led a delegation to Guangzhou today to attend a Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau fire services security meeting in preparation for the 15th National Games (NG). The meeting, attended by representatives from the Fire Services Department (FSD), the Guangdong Fire & Rescue Corps and the Macao Fire Services Bureau, was aimed at ensuring the safe and smooth staging of the NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. The three parties presented their respective work on ensuring fire safety during the games. They discussed optimising emergency response plans, improvements to safety measures, and enhancing collaboration mechanisms, with a view to optimising co-operation among the three places. Mr Yeung said the FSD is fully committed to supporting security during the NG in Hong Kong by strategically deploying fire and ambulance resources, arranging rapid response teams and medical support, and conducting systematic risk assessments and safety hazard inspections at all competition venues. He added that the department is participating in test events and interdepartmental exercises in order to enhance the emergency response capabilities of staff. Firefighters from the three places visited the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center and the Tianhe Sports Center to learn about fire service installations, safety protection procedures and emergency response plans in detail, and to assess the implementation of safety measures for the competitions. They also visited the NG Main Operation Centre to gain deeper insights into cross-regional and interdepartmental modes of command and co-ordination.
The Guangdong and Hong Kong governments have reached an agreement to allow cross-boundary private cars with closed road permits of Heung Yuen Wai boundary control point (BCP) to cross the boundary via Lok Ma Chau BCP between midnight and 6.30am daily starting tomorrow, the Transport Department announced. Apart from explaining that such arrangements will strengthen greater integration of Guangdong and Hong Kong and enhance clearance efficiency, the department highlighted that both places will closely collaborate to inject momentum into their economic development.
Secretary for Security and Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President Tang Ping-keung today officiated at the JPC Summer Camp 2025 opening ceremony, held at the youth group’s Permanent Activity Centre in Pat Heung. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Tang highlighted that the JPC, established 51 years ago, plans and promotes diversified activities to enhance a sense of responsibility, confidence and social commitment among young people. He added that the JPC also serves as a key base for fighting crime and a cradle for nurturing future leaders. Mr Tang urged JPC members to fulfil three roles, namely “Anti-drug Ambassadors”, “Fight Crime Partners” and “Youth Leaders”. He and other guests also visited a booth set up by the Police Force’s Narcotics Bureau, and interacted with JPC members while being shown rope course, abseiling and other activity-focused facilities at the centre.