HKJA seeks amendments to The Doxxing Injunction to protect Hong Kong’s constitutionally protected freedoms of the press and expression. The HKJA seeks to be heard at the scheduled hearing of the ‘The Doxxing Injunction’ on Friday 8th November 2019 and an order that the injunction does not prohibit “any lawful
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HKJA vehemently condemns Police spraying, firing teargas canisters at reporters
The Hong Kong Police Force has been obstructing the work of reporters at protests in recent months. They have even used excessive and unnecessary force. The Hong Kong Journalists Association has time and again expressed our discontent. Police has not just failed to make any improvement. They did more to
Joint statement by journalist unions, groups and academics against any selection of journalists arrangements
Recent press reports said the Government and the Police are conducting studies on the issuing of official press cards and identification items and other methods for the purpose of identifying reporters covering protests. Journalist unions, groups and academics solemnly opposes any official selection of journalists arrangements, which will inevitably undermine
Joint Statement:Gag Orders on the Press in Hong Kong
We the undersigned express our grave concern about steps taken by prosecutors at recent hearings in magistrates’ courts, to limit reporting of criminal proceedings by the Press. Prosecutors have sought anonymity/gag orders in respect of witnesses who are ordinary police officers. These applications, if granted, would prohibit the publication by
HKJA strongly condemns Police violence and detention of news media staff and obstruction of treatment
A Now News driver had been hit by a beanbag round on his head near the Mong Kok police station after midnight today (Oct. 14). He fell onto the ground, had his hands tied behind his back before being taken inside the police station. The driver said he had repeatedly
HKJA condemns fake report about issuing press card
Hot on the heels of a Government announcement of an anti-mask law today (October 4), a fake report claiming the Hong Kong Journalists Association “is racing against time to issue 10,000 press cards” went viral on social media. HKJA strongly condemns those unfounded rumours. HKJA stressed that only full members
Emergency Regulations Ordinance – further erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong
The Government has today invoked arcane colonial era legislation to introduce the Prohibition on Face Covering Regulations to prohibit the use of facial covering in any protest event, whether lawful or unlawful. This provision covers gas masks routinely worn by journalists at demonstrations to protect against the effects of tear
Journalists attacked and injured during reporting on Oct 1, HKJA condemns violence
On Oct 1, 2019, numerous public activities in local areas turned into clashes between police and citizens. As a result, some reporters were shot by sponge rounds or rubber bullets. Others were pushed to the ground or even held by the neck. Yet others suffered acid attacks. The Journalists Association
HKJA files application for judicial review against the Commissioner of Police
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has today (3 October 2019) filed an application for leave to bring judicial review proceedings against the Commissioner of Police. This challenge relates to failings by the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) to comply with constitutional and public law duties to facilitate journalistic activities.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association is deeply saddened and angered by the news of permanent blindness for Indonesian journalist Veby Indah who was wounded by a rubber bullet fired from a police shot gun
The Hong Kong Journalists Association is deeply saddened and angered by the news of permanent blindness for Indonesian journalist Veby Indah who was wounded by a rubber bullet fired from a police shot gun. We call on eye witness to come forward to testify for Ms Indah in the legal