A supposedly independent police watchdog supported police brutality in Hong Kong.
The IPCC released its official findings on Friday excusing Police violence.
the protests were accompanied by a scale of lawlessness with a degree of violence and vandalism.”
Human rights lawyers and activists have criticised the conclusions.
Benedict Rogers from Hong Kong Watch said:
the report is a shocking whitewash which shows that there is no viable mechanism in Hong Kong to ensure accountability either for police brutality”.
This report comes as protests reignite on Hong Kong streets.
On Friday a protester was sent to jail for four years.
One of the protesters demands is for a truly independent inquiry into police brutality.