Thursday, March 06, 2008

Hong Kong sex scandals

By Uncle Cheng

W
hen I say that in my thirty years in Hong Kong there has never been such a sensational scandal as this one, I think you will know which one I am referring to.

This super-sized sex scandal
(Note: AP Photo) has captivated not only Hong Kong but the entire Chinese diaspora worldwide. Society’s prurient gaze has been entranced by the story of the nude bodies of famous celebrities from the entertainment world.

What is extraordinary is that thanks to the internet the most intimate sexual acts (which incidentally must be occurring many times a second somewhere or other) have been almost forced on the public. It feels as if these photographs have somehow invaded our own homes, so pervasive has the internet become.

Is this a kind of watershed or tuning point in history, where in the twinkling of an eye, just about everyone, at all levels of society from my building’s security guard to the taxi driver I took to Central to the typical housewife in Shaukiwan, has been confronted by the most intimate sexual photos of hugely famous people? If this is the internet, do we want it?

The power of the internet to destroy privacy is now self-evident. It behaves like a starved lion let loose on a chicken farm.
Of course, as a mere lawyer I am interested by the legal side of things. Especially perplexing is how the Obscene Articles Tribunal (O.A.T.) will react.

What can it do? How effective can its rulings be? The internet may be like an untamed beast but can the O.A.T. tame the print media?


Quite a number of publications have reproduced a few of the hundreds of offending photographs, though always suitably blurred in all the required places to stay within the law. Despite the careful blurring, the question remains ‘Can the published photographs, despite their censoring blurs, be classified as obscene or indecent?’


Of course, newspapers and news magazines can argue that by the nature of their trade they have a public duty to publish news. And if nothing else these photographs are certainly news. That after all is how the media makes its money.

In a free and democratic society the press, as we all know, has important duties to perform. We also know that the dividing line between press censorship and freedom of the press can be difficult to define.


This is why the O.A.T. always has a problematic task to perform. Sadly, though, its performance to date has been erratic and its rationale hard to follow. I have myself represented a well-known publishing company for many years and dealt with cases involving the O.A.T. and from my limited experience I would say that the decisions of the O.A.T. are sometimes bizarre and often unpredictable.

I heard of an O.A.T. case, which was quite obviously a borderline case, where something in one publication was considered by the O.A.T. and yet an almost identical item in another publication was not brought to the attention of the O.A.T. at all. In the event the O.A.T. presiding officer, who was a trained lawyer, managed somehow to convince the other two laymen sitting with him that the photograph in question should be classified as indecent.


However, it is not fair to blame the O.A.T. totally for the present unsatisfactory state of affairs. The prosecution authorities (TELA) have a greater responsibility and heavier burden to bear. It is well-known in the publishing world that prosecutions are often very selective and similar articles or photographs may be classified to be indecent by one tribunal but not necessarily by another.

When such disparities occur it becomes difficult for the tribunals decision to be treated with respect.


The O.A.T. will no doubt be inundated with requests for classification regarding the ongoing sex scandal. Just how the O.A.T. deals with the publications may well decide the O.A.T.’s own future.
There is also the bigger question whether the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance needs to be amended. One thing is certain, however. After what has happened certain aspects of life will never be quite the same again.

I will say no more.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

In this case, it might be better to start an organic vegetable garden in a raised
bed. Blotches or tunnels usually mean your plant has leaf
miners. Each has his own concoction of soapy water, tobacco juice
or hot pepper solutions to to deter these nasty pests and try those first.



My weblog - clubfoot

Anonymous said...

Here is the complete guide to create custom keyboard shortcuts for Google Chrome which you can start browsing websites on rapid speed.

Sub-Genre: Reality Simulation - Person-centered reality simulation games provide the user with the ability to control
a single, or sometimes a handful, of individual characters.
Multiple PC and Controller Support Install on as many PCs/MAC as
you like. If you are using your own clubs, clean it with a
wet cloth at least every 2-3 days. Unfortunately, the series has been
dormant for quite some time and there isn't any indication that it will be returning anytime soon.

Visit my web-site: simulator

Anonymous said...

Its not surprising that people might become depressed during
stressful times – such as going through a divorce, caring for a sick relative or
financial problems. An image will help flesh out exactly what you’re trying to announce while adding character,
flavor and visual appeal to the document.
Thanksgiving day is coming, I should buy a thanksgiving gift for Linda.
If you suspect that your method has become infected there are a number of points you can do yourself
to try to get rid of the offending application.
You must be introduced with a display screen with several alternatives one particular of which
will be safe mode with networking.

my web blog: neckar

Unknown said...

Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd., a well-known government licensed Trekking and Travel Company in Nepal, The Company organizes- adventure tour packages for individuals and groups traveling to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India. The company consists of highly professional team.
who has 15 years experience in organizing outdoor activities such as heritage/ culture and pilgrimage tours, trekking, peak climbing, mountain expedition, whitewater rafting, jungle safari, and many other adventure activities in the Himalayan destinations. Each trip is beautifully crafted, meticulously organized and delivered with professionalism and enthusiasm. The young and energetic team of Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition (P)Ltd.is well trained, licensed, locally handpicked and educated. The company has its own reputation in the local as well as international travel market for its ground-breaking itineraries, reasonable prices, knowledgeable and caring guides, excellent equipment and more than fifteen years experience in travel tourism industries.

poon hill sunrise trek
everest three pass trek
Annapurna base camp trek
Evererest base camp Trek
peak climbing in Nepal
jungle safari in Nepal
sight seeing
gosaikunda helambu trek
mountain flight
adventure trekking in Nepal

Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
Cell No.: 00977 98510 82484 (Dolakh)
Phone No.:00 977 1 4700971 Fax: 00977-1-4701278
Email : info@mountainmarttreks.com
Email: mountainmarttreksnepal@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Mount Ararat Trekking Tours Organization based in Dogubayazit. Let's climb to MountArarat - the highest peak in Turkey with AraratSunRises Trek .

Ararat Trek

Ararat Ski Tour

Ararat Trekking Tour

Adventure Mountain Guide Team said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Nepal High Trek Ptv. Ltd. said...

Amazing Annapurna Base Camp Trek
, Everest Base Camp Trek
and Trekking in Nepal.

Unknown said...


Top Package Selling Trekking Route
Annapurna Base Camp Trek,
Everest Base Camp Trek and
Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal.

Unknown said...


Restricted trekking route
Upper Mustang Trek,
Manaslu Circuit Trekand
Kanchenjunga trek in Nepal.

Travel Beast said...

Everest base camp trek is most popular trekking trail in the world. It offers a wonderful Himalayan view with rich Sherpa culture. Sherpas are world's famous for Everest expedition. You can explore legend climber Edmond Hillary path today too.
If you are an adventurer people you have to go for Everest base camp trek for your life experience. You can get into world's most beautiful Himalayan region. You can learn lot about struggle and toleration. You can't do it without toleration.
Today, there are many local trekking agencies in Nepal to help you to bring world’s highest base camp. Comparatively, local trekking agencies are far cheaper than international companies. Anyway, Everest base camp is the dream destination for million people. And trekking in Nepal is most popular activities all the time. This pristine Nepal always welcomes you.

Shiva Excursion said...

Why do you like to select Everest Base Camp Trek?
The Everest Base Camp Trek is one
among the foremost illustrious trekking adventures within the world. It’s

a grand journey that takes trekkers from the low-lying hills of Nepal to

the bottom Everest Base Camp Trek of the world’s tallest crown. It’s of

no surprise per se that individuals from all components of the world

visit Nepal to endure this exploit. The trek’s quality is additionally

well-deserving because the journey presents wonderful highlights and

options that capture the verify the essence of Nepal’s range of mountains

life and topography. From the made Sherpa culture to the cerulean shadows

of the mighty Everest range, the Everest Base Camp Trek of is an escapade

that you just mustn't miss out on! Here is a unit high of seven reasons

why you must do the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal.
Best Thing to do Everest Base Camp Trek?
Many of you will suppose that Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek
is simply a trek wherever you keep company with a tent and reach the

double summit. However, it's not equivalent to
your thinking. Besides, there is a unit of various different things that

one will do and collect experiences and
recollections.Everest Base Camp is that the finish place of the EBC Trek.

There is a unit, several different teams, preparing for the Mt. Everest
Expedition. You’ll be able to visit the realm around the Base Camp and

meet many folks from around the world with totally different

nationalities and share the expertise that you just have collected

whereas reaching the bottom Camp. Similarly, with the recent occasional,

one will fancy observance the avalanches returning down the mountains
and consider the mountain chain ranges.Everest Base Camp area Explore Sherpa repository Bordered by

Mount Thamserku within the east of Namche, there's Sherpa repository

additionally known as Sagarmatha park repository. You’ll be able to

explore the repository and take the image of a freshly created sculpture

of adult. many of trekkers are the thing for Mani
Rindu Festival too. because of that festival ceremony at Tengboche

Monastery and for a week. The Tengboche
The monastery is Biggest and old gompas in the Khumbu region. the Route

is On the of Everest Base Camp Trek. from Tengboche
also can see Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam and Thamserku him. so

if have a chance in your life try to be
there once and get your holidays in Nepal.

Dhansingh Gurung said...

14 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek high light trekking route in Manaslu Trekking Packages, and magical

beaten track of hidden Valley Manaslu Larke La Pass 5150m. After Annapurna Circuit Trekking Most of Trekkers are thinking about the round Manaslu Trekking. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is

restricted area of Special Trekking Path in Nepal and day by day Trekkers Demand increased and also develops lodge accommodation and foods. There is some option if some of trekkers

has more holidays and want to see nicer Himalayan tropical villages Monastery and Trans Himalayan people they can select Manslu Tsum Valley Trek. That can make both destination

combined Tsum Valley and Manaslu Base Cam with Lark La Pass. The Manaslu Trekking is little more expensive than others Trekking Routes, Because those trekkers who are interest to go

Round Manslu Larke la pass or Manaslu Tsum Valley they have to buy four type of Trekking Permits as Manaslu conservation area of Project (MCAP), Manaslu Restricted Permit, Tsum Valley

Restricted Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area of Project (ACAP).
14 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek Start from Kathmandu to Arughat to Sotikhola by Public bus or Jeep

and Trek to Machhakhola, Jagat, Filim, Deng, Namrung, Lho, Sama Gaun, Samdo, Larke La Pass, Bhimtang, Gho, Tilje, Dharapani and Drive to Besi sahar to Kathmandu. During this trip can

get amazing Himalayan flavor with outstanding white Himalayan scenery which of eight top high peak Manaslu Expedition and Ganesh Himal, Singi Himal, Annapurna II, Annapurna IIII,

gangapurna, Lamjung and Many Others Trekking Peaks. Everest Trekking Routes Selling 14 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek full board

Packages Kathmandu to Kathmandu. If anyone interest can contact us directly thank you.
Email: info@everesttrekkingroutes.com
www.everesttrekkingroutes.com

Karma Eco Adventure Nepal said...

We, the team Karma Eco Adventure is a leading travel and trekking company based in Kathmandu Nepal dedicated to help travelers in the country with personally crafted tours and treks. Our featured packages as: Annapurna base camp trek, Annapurna circuit trek , Ghorepani poonhill trek, Annapurna sanctuary trek, Everest base camp heli trek , Everest base camp trek

yanmaneee said...

jordan shoes
yeezy boost
coach outlet
adidas tubular
adidas stan smith shoes
golden goose outlet
golden goose sneakers
balenciaga trainers
canada goose
air max

Travel Blog said...

Travel Blog for Tibet, Nepal and Bhhutan