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Court Upholds Dismissal of Teacher for Anti-Police Comments

3/6/2026

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The Court of Appeal ruled that the dismissal of teacher Toffee Tam Yuk-fun was lawful.
The Hong Kong government appealed the lower court ruling over Tam's dismissal.
Tam, with 27 years of service, posted anti-police comments during the 2019 protests, including derogatory remarks about officers and their families.
The Court of Appeal found dismissal was a reasonable penalty given the severity and public interest.

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Story summary

The Court of Appeal ruled that the dismissal of teacher Toffee Tam Yuk-fun was lawful.
The Hong Kong government appealed the lower court ruling over Tam's dismissal.
Tam, with 27 years of service, posted anti-police comments during the 2019 protests, including derogatory remarks about officers and their families.
The Court of Appeal found dismissal was a reasonable penalty given the severity and public interest.