14 pro-democracy activists convicted, 2 acquitted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case. Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion in Hong Kong for their involvement in an unofficial primary election aimed at challenging the government. Among those convicted were former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung and Lam Cheuk-ting. Two defendants, Lee Yue-shun and Lawrence Lau, were acquitted. The case, stemming from the 2019 protests, highlights the impact of the Beijing-imposed security law on political dissent in Hong Kong.
Asia Day: May 30, 2024
Asia Day: May 30, 2024
Asia Day: May 30, 2024
14 pro-democracy activists convicted, 2 acquitted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case. Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion in Hong Kong for their involvement in an unofficial primary election aimed at challenging the government. Among those convicted were former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung and Lam Cheuk-ting. Two defendants, Lee Yue-shun and Lawrence Lau, were acquitted. The case, stemming from the 2019 protests, highlights the impact of the Beijing-imposed security law on political dissent in Hong Kong.