Agnes Chow Prepares Legal Challenge Over Poll Ban

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2018-05-07 HKT 19:33

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  • Agnes Chow has complained she was not given a chance to explain her political stance before she was disqualified from a Legco by-election in March. File photo: RTHK

    Agnes Chow has complained she was not given a chance to explain her political stance before she was disqualified from a Legco by-election in March. File photo: RTHK

Demosisto's Agnes Chow says she will file an election petition on Tuesday, challenging the authorities' decision to bar her from running in the Legco by-elections in March.

The returning officer for Hong Kong Island had rejected Chow's candidacy, saying this was because Demosisto advocates self-determination for the territory's residents.

The returning officer said she did not believe Chow would seek to uphold the Basic Law.

Chow complained afterwards that she was not given a chance to explain her political stance.

The by-election was eventually won by Au Nok-hin, who was chosen by the pro-democracy camp to replace Chow following her disqualification.

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