Barrister Hectar Pun SC, for “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung and Lester Shum, argues there is no urgency to enact the law tonight, and the government’s plan has failed to achieve its purpose to pacify society since this afternoon’s announcement.

Senior Counsel Benjamin Yu, for the government, hit back saying Chief Executive Carrie Lam has already explained the decision stems from the escalation of violence. He says some may have their rights curtailed but it is in the public interest to have the regulation.