Hong Kong judge defies government’s bid to ban pro-democracy protest song

Judge refuses Hong Kong government's request for injunction against Glory to Hong Kong, saying it could have chilling effect

Hong Kong's high court has rejected a government attempt to ban a protest song, Glory to Hong Kong, saying an injunction could create a chilling effect and undermine freedom of expression.

The government had sought the injunction banning online publication or distribution of the song, arguing it insulted China's national anthem and could give people the impression that Hong Kong was an independent country.