HKU disowns its student union

The University of Hong Kong said it will no longer recognize its student union’s role at the university as an independent society, after it had passed a now-withdrawn sympathy motion for a police attacker.

In a statement issued by the university today, the university again condemned the student leaders of the council for their actions.

The university said the union council’s resolution mourning the death of a man who stabbed a police officer is a serious misconduct that challenges society’s moral standards, undermining the university’s reputation.

“The university announces that it no longer recognizes the current role of the HKUSU on campus. At the same time, it will solemnly conduct an investigation into the incident concerning the HKUSU Council in accordance with University procedures and, based on the investigation outcomes, take action against the students concerned,” the statement read.

It also said a dedicated team will be set up to coordinate and handle students’ activities to ensure that normal business will not be affected.

“The university hereby urges students to uphold rationality and proper values, focus on their studies and make contributions to the society," the statement added.