Summary
A Hong Kong court rejected appeals from 11 democracy activists in a significant subversion case under China's national security law. These activists were part of a group arrested for organizing an informal primary election, which authorities claimed was a subversive act. The court upheld the original sentences ranging from four to ten years in prison.
Key Facts
- The Hong Kong Court of Appeal dismissed appeals from 11 pro-democracy activists in a subversion case.
- The case is known as the “Hong Kong 47,” involving organizing an unofficial primary election.
- The national security law imposed by Beijing was used to prosecute the activists.
- The sentences for 45 of the defendants were between four and ten years.
- Two activists were acquitted, and their acquittals were upheld.
- The case relates to the 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
- The national security law has led to more restrictions on freedom of expression in Hong Kong.
- Most activists did not contest their convictions and have completed their sentences.
