China National Security Law

• 2nd person found guilty under Hong Kong security law for chanting pro-democracy slogans

  Ma Chun-man was convicted of inciting secession on Monday after he was found to have chanted slogans on 20 occasions between August and November of last year.

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  Oct 26, 2021
  
• Hong Kong protester given 9-year prison sentence after 1st ever security law trial

  Tong Ying-kit was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism for driving his motorcycle into a group of police officers at a July 1, 2020, rally.

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  Jul 30, 2021
  
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• 1st person tried under Hong Kong security law found guilty of terrorism, secessionism

  The Hong Kong High Court handed down the verdict in the case of Tong Ying-kit, with the verdict being closely watched for indications as to what precedent it could set.

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  Jul 27, 2021
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• Hong Kong leader urges adults to monitor teens, report those who break security law

  Carrie Lam expressed dismay at some residents mourning the death of a 50-year-old who stabbed a policeman before killing himself amid protests last week.

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  Jul 6, 2021
• Hong Kong residents line up for final copy of pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily

  Apple Daily printed 1 million copies on Thursday, more than 10 times its usual print run, after it was shut down over a national security law crackdown.

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  Jun 23, 2021
• Hong Kong court finds 7 democrats guilty of unlawful assembly for 2019 protests

  Sentencing will come on April 16, with some legal experts expecting jail terms of 12-18 months, though the maximum possible sentence is 5 years.

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  Apr 1, 2021
• 21 Hong Kong activists to remain in custody after bail requests denied, withdrawn

  The charges against a total of 47 opposition figures represent the most sweeping use yet of a new security law, accusing them of a "vicious plot" to "overthrow" the government.

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  Mar 12, 2021
• Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to stay in jail as court delays bail decision

  The group of 11 are among 47 people who were charged under a national security law imposed on the Chinese territory last year by Beijing after pro-democracy protests.

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  Mar 6, 2021
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• Court hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activists enters 4th day

  The bail proceedings ongoing since Monday have lasted often a full day and at times into the morning, and several defendants have fallen ill.

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  Mar 3, 2021
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• 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists head to court for 2nd day

  A large crowd of supporters gathered outside the courthouse Monday, displaying slogans in favour of the 2019 pro-democracy protests advocating greater local autonomy.

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  Mar 2, 2021