Protests turn ugly in Hong Kong as draft election law gives little ground
Dissenting lawmakers walk out of legislative council as proposed electoral reforms reflect tight Beijing control
Pro-democracy lawmakers, Raymond Chan (2nd R) and Albert Chan, carrying umbrellas, a symbol of political protest, leave a Legislative Council during a speech by Hong Kong Chief Secretary Carrie Lam.Bobby Yip/Reuters
Lawmaker Ronny Tong sits beside placards left by pro-democracy lawmakers. The Hong Kong government unveiled an outline for selecting the city's next leader that reflects China's desire for a tightly controlled poll that has riled democracy activists.Bobby Yip/Reuters
A banner with the Chinese characters 'I want real universal suffrage' is placed by pro-democracy protesters on a window of the vehicle of Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying seated in the backseat (left.)Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images
Policemen confront pro-democracy protesters (L) as they try to approach Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's vehicle during his public visit to seek support for a government political reform proposal in Hong Kong.Tyrone Siu/Reuters
Protesters supporting political reform confront those opposed outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong. The government unveiled proposals that would allow residents to vote for the city's top leader for the first time but the proposals include Beijing-backed restrictions.Tyrone Siu/Reuters
Pro-Beijing protesters, right, argue with pro-democracy protesters outside the Legislative Council where election reform proposals were unveiled, in Hong Kong.Kin Cheung/The Associated Press
Pro-Beijing (R) and pro-democracy (L) demonstrators stage rallies outside the government building in Hong Kong.Philippe Lopez/AFP / Getty Images
A political reform supporter falls after a scuffle during confrontations with pro-democracy protesters outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong.Tyrone Siu/Reuters
A pro-democracy activist sets up a television antenna next to some of the few remaining tents of the occupy movement outside the government building in Hong Kong.Philippe Lopez/AFP / Getty Images