Legco Partially Reopens As Red Alert Is Lifted

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2019-07-11 HKT 10:54

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• Legco partially reopens as red alert is lifted

The Legislative Council complex was on Thursday morning partly reopened, as it lifted a red alert that was imposed on the day protesters stormed into the building on July 1.

Lawmakers, their assistants, Legco staff and reporters are now allowed into the building that’s been sealed off for more than a week.

But signs posted inside the complex say reporters are only allowed access to certain areas “for safety reasons”.

The main lobby, meeting rooms and the Legco protest area remain off limits as repairs continue.

Public activities including tours of the building will continue to be suspended.

Protesters stormed into the Legco complex on the evening of July 1, leaving extensive graffiti and damaging items within the building, including portraits of some former presidents and the SAR seal.

The cost of repairing the damage has been put at HK$70 million, and Legco meetings are not expected to resume until the new legislative year in October.