Ex-Hong Kong Lawmaker Struck Off Medical Register After Subversion Conviction
Dr. Kwok Ka-ki, a former Hong Kong lawmaker and specialist urologist, has been indefinitely removed from the city's General Register of medical practitioners. The Medical Council issued the ruling on Thursday, marking the first national security-related disciplinary case involving the medical profession in Hong Kong. Kwok, 64, was previously imprisoned for conspiracy to commit subversion as part of the high-profile 'Hong Kong 47' trial. He did not attend the hearing nor was he legally represented. Upon publication of the decision in the government gazette, the removal took immediate effect. Kwok responded via social media, stating he was not surprised by the outcome, drawing parallels to similar restrictions placed on teachers, social workers, and lawyers. He reflected on his dual career serving patients and advocating for healthcare improvements as a member of the now-defunct Civic Party. Despite being barred from practicing medicine, Kwok expressed that helping those in need remains his mission and urged his supporters to remain hopeful and continue living well rather than grieving over the disciplinary action.
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Ex-Hong Kong Lawmaker Struck Off Medical Register After Subversion Conviction
Dr. Kwok Ka-ki, a former Hong Kong lawmaker and specialist urologist, has been indefinitely removed from the city's General Register of medical practitioners. The Medical Council issued the ruling on Thursday, marking the first national security-related disciplinary case involving the medical profession in Hong Kong. Kwok, 64, was previously imprisoned for conspiracy to commit subversion as part of the high-profile 'Hong Kong 47' trial. He did not attend the hearing nor was he legally represented. Upon publication of the decision in the government gazette, the removal took immediate effect. Kwok responded via social media, stating he was not surprised by the outcome, drawing parallels to similar restrictions placed on teachers, social workers, and lawyers. He reflected on his dual career serving patients and advocating for healthcare improvements as a member of the now-defunct Civic Party. Despite being barred from practicing medicine, Kwok expressed that helping those in need remains his mission and urged his supporters to remain hopeful and continue living well rather than grieving over the disciplinary action.
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