HONG KONG - Eight opposition figures charged with disrupting the order of the Legislative Council (LegCo) earlier this year appeared in the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on Friday.

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The eight are LegCo members Wu Chi-wai, Andrew Wan Siu-kin, Helena Wong Pik-wan, Fernando Cheung Chiu-hung, Ted Hui Chi-fung, former lawmaker Raymond Chan Chi-chuen, Eddie Chu Hoi-dick, and chairman of Labor Party Kwok Wing-kin.

They were accused of acts of contempt and/or interference with LegCo officers under the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance.

On May 8, opposition lawmakers, before the start of a LegCo House Committee meeting, repeatedly charged at the chairperson's podium.

During the meeting, they ignored dissuasion and continued to disrupt the order of the meeting.

Principal Magistrate Peter Law Tak-chuen adjourned the case for hearing on Feb 11, 2021. All of the eight were granted bail. 

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