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The Star
3 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Jimmy Lai getting proper treatment while in detention: Hong Kong govt
In this Feb 28, 2020, file photo, Jimmy Lai Chee-ying (center) leaves the Kowloon City police station after being granted bail following his arrest earlier in the day. - Photo: China Daily HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has strongly condemned what it termed 'out-of-context and fact-twisting reports' by some foreign media outlets, including the US-based Cable News Network (CNN), on the court hearing of the case of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying. In a statement issued on Friday (Aug 15) night, the government emphasised that Lai has been receiving appropriate treatment during his detention. Such reports attempt to mislead the public into believing that Lai did not receive the medical care he needed as a means to smear his case under the Hong Kong National Security Law (HKNSL), as well as his custodial arrangements and the medical care services provided to him, said the government said. Their aim to smear and undermine Hong Kong's rule of law is despicable and violates the professional conduct of journalists, it added. 'During today's open court hearing, senior counsel representing Lai Chee-ying clearly presented to the court that the correctional institutions arrange daily medical checkups for Lai and that there had been no complaints at all regarding the medical care he receives there,' said a spokesman for the HKSAR government. The court commended the Correctional Services Department (CSD) while the Department of Justice stated that the prosecution is equally concerned about Lai's health and well-being, which led the CSD to arrange for a professional medical team to be on standby on the spot, ready to respond to any emergency immediately if needed, said the spokesman. 'External forces and anti-China media chose to turn a blind eye to these facts, and continued to repeat lies and engage in despicable operations. We must sternly denounce their wrongdoings.' Before attending court, doctors certified that Lai was physically and mentally fit for court hearing, the government said. Following his claims of heart palpitations, a visiting specialist from the Hospital Authority conducted a detailed examination on him on Aug 7 and no abnormality was found. As a precaution, the specialist recommended prescribing medication to Lai to be taken as and when needed, and that he should wear a cardiac monitoring device, but Lai Chee-ying declined the advice of the specialist, according to the spokesman. On Aug 13, the CSD arranged for another detailed examination by a specialist from the Hospital Authority. The specialist again recommended that Lai wear a device to monitor his cardiac condition, which he finally accepted to do, and the Hospital Authority and the CSD immediately made arrangements for that within a short period of time, said the spokesman. The CSD is committed to ensuring that the custodial environment is secure, safe, humane, appropriate and healthy and has also put in place an established mechanism, including regular independent visitors, namely Justices of the Peace, who inspect the prisons to ensure the rights of persons in custody are protected, the spokesman said. 'The medical care received by Lai Chee-ying in custody is adequate and comprehensive. The CSD supports persons in custody with medical services provided by the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority.' Professional medical staff provide the most suitable medical services to patients as soon as possible, and persons in custody are treated equally, the spokesman said, pointing out that the authorities concerned adopt the proper arrangements while handling matters related to Lai, which are no different from those applicable to other persons in custody. - China Daily/ANN
RTHK
26-07-2025
- Politics
- RTHK
Govt rejects UK officials' remarks on security actions
Govt rejects UK officials' remarks on security actions The government demanded the UK immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong's affairs. File photo: RTHK The government on Saturday expressed its strong disapproval and opposition to untrue and biased remarks by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on the SAR's lawful act to pursue wanted persons endangering national security absconding from Hong Kong. "Endangering national security is a very serious offence. No country will watch with folded arms on acts and activities that endanger national security," a government spokesman said. Police on Friday issued arrest warrants for 19 people accused for violating the Hong Kong National Security Law (HKNSL) by forming or joining an organisation called the "Hong Kong Parliament". "Thus, the police applied to the court for arrest warrants in accordance with the law and put the persons on the wanted list." The spokesman further clarified the extraterritorial application of offences under the HKNSL is fully consistent with international law and represents a necessary measure for effective law enforcement. The spokesman also criticised the UK for having its own national security laws while questioning Hong Kong's legal actions, accusing the country of double standards. It demanded the UK government to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong matters which are purely China's internal affairs.
