Lawyer, 66, bailed over alleged courtroom filming
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Summary
A 66-year-old lawyer appeared at Eastern Magistrates' Courts on Sunday after being charged over alleged recording inside court premises and publishing the material on social media. The court adjourned the case to October 5 and granted her bail of HK$100 pending the next hearing.
Key Points
- The defendant is Cheung Chiu-ting, 66, a lawyer, who faces five charges linked to alleged recording and publication inside court premises.
- Three charges relate to the District Court on February 12, including alleged recording on the second floor and later publication on Facebook and Instagram.
- Two further charges concern Court 44 of the High Court on May 4, involving alleged recording of protected proceedings and protected persons without approval.
- Prosecutors applied to adjourn the case until October 5, and the magistrate approved the request at the first hearing in Eastern Magistrates' Courts.
- Cheung was released on bail of HK$100, and the case number is ESCC 1911/2026.
Why It Matters
The case centres on alleged breaches of rules restricting recording and publication inside Hong Kong courts, including material involving protected proceedings and protected persons. The next hearing will determine how the prosecution proceeds on all five charges after the initial adjournment.