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D) The trial,conviction and sentence
During the trial in Fanling Magistracy, much of the evidence given by the police were fabricated. Some of the villagers were accused of assaulting a police officer whom they had never seen before. After the trial, the convicted villagers were unnecessarily kept under custody for 14 days waiting for their sentence. Actually they were thrown into prison before sentencing. Also the reason of conviction for the defendants were really unsatisfactory. (Refer to Appendix 5) The villagers were given imprisonment of 3 to 18 months for the charge of unlawful assembly and they were far too heavy. These simple villagers were just treated like criminals. Three of the convicted defendants were put into jail even though they were represented to appeal. The magistrate in Fanling made judgement by referring to the evidence given by the police only but not to that of the defendants. The judgement was not fair to the defendants. The judge also ignored all the arguments given by the defence counsels. He reinforced that the police had done a right job.
ARTICLE 9-3 OF THE COVENANT WAS VIOLATED.
ANALYSIS OF THE EVENT,
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This case was tried in a more political sense than just like a simple case. In Hong Kong, land in the urban area is used gradually and the Government wants to develop the land in the New Territories which is the rural'part of Hong Kong. Therefore in the future, more land will be taken part and more conflicts between the Government and the people will arise. The On Lok Chuen case serves very well for the purpose of demonstration to the public if you want to confront with the Government, you are bound to suffer. The likely possible consequences might be: a) If people dare to fight for their own rights, they might have to face suppression and suffer; b) less and less people dare to protect their own rights. The n the Government can have more convenience in the future in land
resumption.
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The power of the police is increasing and is more intended to use force. This is recognized by the Government and reinforced
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