HKU to appoint chief of police watchdog as head of university council
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Neil Callan’s suspension saga took a twist on Monday when the rider lodged notice of an appeal against the severity of punishment handed down at last Wednesday’s show cause hearing, which was called after a lively stewards’ inquiry into careless riding at Happy Valley on February 3.
The Irish jockey received a lengthy suspension, in excess of three months, after presenting a defence that included support from several Hong Kong racing notables including two champion trainers and big-name owners.
Only candidates whose background has been cleared by the police s national security department and the Committee for Safeguarding National Security can take part in any election. - Reuters
HONG KONG (The Straits Times/ANN): Changes to the laws on the electoral system in the territory are expected to kick in before the end of May, setting the stage for three key polls which critics expect will mean a reduced opposition presence.
Draft bills on the amendments were tabled in the Legislative Council (Legco) on Wednesday (April 14), where they were read for the first and second time.
Pro-establishment caucus leader Martin Liao told the media after the readings that he hoped the Bills Committee could wrap up the review of the draft laws by mid-May.