Hong Kong court quashes investigative journalist’s conviction
Hong Kong’s top court has overturned the conviction of journalist Bao Choy, granting a rare victory for press freedom in the city.
Choy was found guilty in 2021 for accessing car ownership records during her investigation into an attack on democracy supporters.
The Court of Final Appeal ruled unanimously that “bona fide journalism” should not be excluded from the definition of accessing the records for “other traffic and transport related matters.” The decision highlights the importance of freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong.
