Tang and wife in court over alleged illegal basement
Defeated chief executive accompanies wife who stands accused of breaching building regulations
Henry Tang Ying-yen pledged support for his wife yesterday as she appeared in court over alleged breaches of buildings regulations in relation to a basement in their Kowloon Tong home.
Revelations of the allegedly illegal so-called underground palace were widely blamed for Tang's defeat in last year's chief executive elections. Reports at the time said it was 2,400 sq ft and housed a wine cellar, home theatre, gym and a Japanese bath.
Yesterday, Tang and wife Lisa Kuo Yu-chin smiled in front of about 40 journalists and photographers before entering Kowloon City Court, where Kuo and three others facing related charges were due to enter pleas.
"Today I came with my wife to attend the hearing," Tang said. "I support my wife, so we are attending together."
He added: "Attending the hearing today, I have great faith in Hong Kong's judicial system. I, myself, really deeply believe that before the law everyone is equal. We will receive fair treatment."
Attending the hearing today, I have great faith in Hong Kong's judicial system. I, myself, really deeply believe that before the law everyone is equal. We will receive fair treatment
Tang, who was appointed to the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference earlier this year, declined to comment on the case itself as the legal proceedings were ongoing.
