Hong Kong judges ruled that prison staff had been wrong to cut the hair of activist Leung Kwok-hung , known as 'Long Hair' for his silver locks. HONG KONG: Hong Kong prison staff were wrong to cut the hair of a veteran dissident known for his long locks, the city's top court said on Friday , in the second significant ruling against authorities this month.
A panel of top judges - including Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma - unanimously ruled that Leung's rights had been breached under sexual discrimination laws when his hair was cut in jail.Hong Kong prison authorities insist all male inmates keep their hair cut short, but female convicts are allowed to grow theirs long if they wish.
Earlier this month those calls won backing in a speech by Zhang Xiaoming, a senior Chinese official responsible for the central government's policies towards Hong Kong.
Too much liberty and freedom kills a nation. Lock them up permanently. Give peace to Hong Kong
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