Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case - Reuters
Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case Reuters
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"The scheme was conceived, advocated and pursued by [Tai] as a ‘constitutional mass destruction weapon’ for the purpose of toppling the constitutional order in Hong Kong."
— Benny Tai , Academic
"What crimes have they committed?"
— Chan Po-ying , Activist
"By failing to overturn these wrongful convictions and sentences today, the court has missed a critical opportunity to correct this mass injustice."
— Fernando Cheung , Activist
""The outcome was absurd and that judges presumed that the defendants wanted to subvert state power.""
— Chan Po-ying , Activist
""The court had missed a critical opportunity to correct this mass injustice.""
— Fernando Cheung , Activist
Key People
A group of activists involved in pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong.
A legal scholar accused of orchestrating pro-democracy primaries in Hong Kong.
Benny Tai Yiu-ting is a legal scholar and activist known for his involvement in pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong.
Chan Po-ying is the wife of activist Leung Kwok-hung and a supporter of the pro-democracy movement.
Clarisse Yeung Suet-ying is an activist involved in Hong Kong's pro-democracy initiatives.
A veteran opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong.
Fernando Cheung is a spokesman for Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas.
Gordon Ng is an Australian citizen and pro-democracy activist detained in Hong Kong.
Gordon Ng Ching-hang is an activist involved in the Hong Kong democracy movement.
A former journalist and activist who sought to overturn her conviction.
Gwyneth Ho Kwai-lam is a political activist active in pro-democracy activities in Hong Kong.
An opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong.
Helena Wong Pik-wan is a political activist involved in the primary election scheme.
A prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong.
Kalvin Ho Kai-ming is an activist participating in movements against the Hong Kong government's policies.
An opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong.
Lam Cheuk-ting is a political activist who participated in the 'primary election' scheme.
A barrister and democracy activist who was acquitted in the case.
Lawrence Lau Wai-chung is a barrister and academic who was acquitted in the subversion case.
Lee Yue-shun is a former district councilor who was acquitted in the subversion case.
A veteran opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong, popularly known as 'Long Hair'.
An activist who challenged both his conviction and sentence.
Owen Chow Ka-shing is a political activist involved in Hong Kong's opposition movement.
Penny Wong is Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Prince Wong Ji-yuet is a political activist active in Hong Kong's opposition efforts.
Raymond Chan Chi-chuen is an activist involved in the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement.
Tat Cheng Tat-hung is known for his activism in Hong Kong's political landscape.
Winnie Yu Wai-ming is recognized for her participation in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPSzJucVBnNjlYa2RSaWRRN2pkTlZTMDAwZkhhVnlScE9vNHR6b3RvRGpjcWZqUHpoVzVMSC0zQjlsR3VqWS0wR2h6N0VKTjhBcE16M2tUcjI3d3RweU5PaXZvUkpQeHdHZi1xMzhCd0o3aTc0Q1ZQOW1vWmd2Mm9lOW1jRk1SSmVScU84Mks1TkVxQV9OdmZfbEZDOVNYdWNYT3FsV1BSQ1AyT29HdWQydnBfa0FzVGs?oc=5" target="_blank">Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
A Hong Kong court dismissed all appeals in the city's largest national security case, maintaining convictions and sentences for pro-democracy activists.
Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by 12 pro-democracy activists and upheld their jail terms in a national security case.
A Hong Kong court dismissed appeals from 12 pro-democracy activists, upholding their convictions and sentences in a significant national security case.
The High Court dismissed appeals from 12 individuals convicted for subversion related to an illegal 'primary' of the legislative election in 2020.
A Hong Kong court upheld the convictions and jail terms of 12 pro-democracy activists in a national security case that critics say highlights the city's crackdown on dissent.
A Hong Kong court dismissed appeals from 12 pro-democracy activists, upholding their convictions and sentences in a significant national security case.
A Hong Kong court upheld the convictions of 12 pro-democracy activists in the 'Hong Kong 47' national security case, dismissing their appeals.
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