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Hong Kong’s Tiu Keng Leng residents win landmark case in 1996 – SCMP archive

Hong Kong’s Tiu Keng Leng residents win landmark case in 1996 – SCMP archive
South China Morning Post Saturday 27 June 2026, 03:15 UTC By SCMP 1 min read
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This article was first published on June 28, 1996. Rennie’s Mill residents win battle for damages by Cliff Buddle and Ng Kang-chung Rennie’s Mill residents won their marathon battle with the Government yesterday (June 27, 1996) when a judge ruled they had been treated unfairly and must be paid damages. Mr Justice Raymond Sears said the Government abused its powers by breaching a 35-year-old promise to allow the refugees to stay at the Tseung Kwan O site indefinitely.

This article was first published on June 28, 1996. Rennie’s Mill residents win battle for damages by Cliff Buddle and Ng Kang-chung Rennie’s Mill residents won their marathon battle with the Government yesterday (June 27, 1996) when a judge ruled they had been treated unfairly and must be paid damages. Mr Justice Raymond Sears said the Government abused its powers by breaching a 35-year-old promise to allow the refugees to stay at the Tseung Kwan O site indefinitely. But the residents were told... [Image text:] UPREME COURT
Hong Kong’s (LOCATION) Tiu Keng Leng (PERSON) SCMP (ORG) Rennie (PERSON) Mill (LOCATION) Cliff Buddle (PERSON) Ng Kang-chung Rennie’s (PERSON) Raymond Sears (PERSON) Government (ORG)
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