South China Morning Post (Hong Kong): If [group] followers obey the law, leave them alone

There is no doubt this was a politically charged trial and I do not think the 16 people should have been prosecuted. The pavement outside the liaison office is wide and with few passers-by, therefore a small group of peaceful but persistent protesters should not cause any inconvenience, let alone obstruction. ...In the final analysis, it is up to the Judiciary to defend the people's freedoms. I hope our courts will not be found wanting.

South China Morning Post: Passing the test ...

08/17/2002

(Clearwisdom.net) The guilty verdicts recorded against 16 Falun Gong demonstrators on Thursday have thrust Hong Kong's legal system into the international spotlight once again. Concerns have been raised locally and overseas that the prosecution and conviction of the group's followers, arising from a peaceful demonstration outside the Beijing Liaison Office, was politically motivated.

BBC monitoring: Hong Kong Falun Gong say fines not paid on principle

Text of report by Radio TV Hong Kong's audio web site on August 20

The 16 members of the Falun Gong convicted of obstruction have so far failed to pay their fines. They were warned by the court to pay up by five o'clock yesterday afternoon. Otherwise, they could face further action. Sharon Xu, a spokeswoman for the group:

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