It is believed disobeying the ban could carry a fine of HK$25,000 (£2,560) or up to a year in jail
The 18-year-old Hong Kong student took a bullet in the left shoulder and is still in a critical condition in hospital
Hong Kong's Emergency Regulations Ordinance was introduced by the British in 1922 during strikes by workers demanding higher wages, which immobilised the city. The last time it was invoked was 1967 when more than 50 people were killed during a year of large-scale riots between leftists and the British-led government.Ms Lam is expected to hold a special meeting of her cabinet on Friday morning before announcing the ban.
Protesters have not yet paid heed to the government's warning signals, defying protest bans to call for five demands:The release of arrested demonstratorsIt is not clear what type of masks will be banned, with protesters using a varietya student became the first protester to be shot with a liveAfter being shot in the shoulder at short range on Tuesday - China's National Day celebration - police announced Tsang Chi-kin, 18, has been charged with rioting, which carries a penalty of up to...
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