Hong Kong activist denied legal aid for challenge against San Tin Technopole approval

World News

1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

Hong Kong’s Legal Aid Department has rejected the application of social worker Eddie Tse for financial assistance related to a judicial review.
The judicial review challenges the approval of an environmental impact study for the San Tin Technopole project.
If Tse continues with the challenge, he will incur personal costs for lawyers’ fees due to the lack of legal aid.
The San Tin Technopole aims to transform a significant area into a technology park and housing development, amidst criticisms of limited public consultation.
Tse's previous arrests for alleged deception regarding public benefits have raised further complications in his activism.

For full article, visit South China Morning Post.