Macao’s first national security case raises concerns over fairness a year after arrest
Summary
Au Kam San, a former pro-democracy lawmaker in Macao, was arrested in July 2025 under Macao’s national security law. His family says he has faced restrictions on legal representation and communication, raising concerns about fairness as his case moves forward.Key Facts
- Au Kam San is the first publicly known person arrested under Macao’s national security law since 2009.
- He is accused of giving false information to overseas anti-China groups and inciting hatred against Beijing and Macao’s government.
- Authorities limited Au’s choice of lawyer and prevented the lawyer found by his family from visiting him.
- Books related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement were confiscated from Au’s home.
- Au has been held incommunicado, meaning no contact with his family for nearly a year.
- A court confirmed charges against Au include subverting state power and endangering national security.
- He could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted on multiple charges.
- Macao operates as a Chinese special administrative region with a government loyal to Beijing and limits on pro-democracy activism.
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