Summary
A former Hong Kong police officer, Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, is on trial in the UK, accused of ordering surveillance on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. He denies the charges and claims he hired a security company only for protection during protests. The trial involves allegations of assisting foreign intelligence and misconduct.
Key Facts
- Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen is a former Hong Kong police officer now on trial in the UK.
- Yuen denies ordering surveillance on dissidents, stating his security efforts were for protest safety.
- Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, a former UK Border Force officer, co-defendant, also denies the charges.
- Both men are charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service and foreign interference.
- Wai is additionally charged with misconduct for alleged database searches.
- Yuen worked at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London beginning in 2015.
- The trial is expected to conclude next month.
