The Easter Sunday trial-at-bar is speeding up; the trial moved to daily hearings this Wednesday. Defence counsel are unable to cope with the pace. They’re dropping out, leaving the accused to defend themselves. As a result, activists worry they may not have a fair trial.
The justice minister says his ministry intends to revise the occupants protection bill, following outcry over inadequate consultations. Condominium developers are challenging the bill in court. Meanwhile, the government will move to repeal the old Rent Act.