Hong Kong court sentences three youth activists to jail for violating Chinese security laws
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:04 am
Hong Kong court sentences three youth activists to jail for violating Chinese security laws
A Hong Kong court has sentenced three youth activists to the alreadyสมัครสมาชิก SLOTXOdisbanded Hong Kong student activist group Student Politicism, AFP news agency reported on Oct. 22. with allegations giving speeches and handing out leaflets urging people to overthrow the Communist regime of China This is a violation of Chinese security laws enacted in Hong Kong as well. It is the latest in a series of cases where officials have taken a strict approach to political commentary.
By last July All three activists pleaded guilty. "Conspiracy to overthrow the government" is an offense under Chinese security laws promulgated in Hong Kong. After months of mass pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong,
Kwok Wai Khin, the Hong Kong judge in the case said on the same day that An activity booth set up by the three activists in a busy area. It has drawn the attention of passersby and is a "intended challenge" to China's security law, and that although there is no evidence that people have been incited, But the nature of this offense is prevention. Therefore, this fact does not detract from the criminal offense of the defendant.
The judge also cited messages circulating through the eight-month event booth, including calls for disobedience to the epidemic prevention policy. and prepare for the revolution that will take place in the future as evidence of the overthrow of the government
The trio of youth activists include Wong Yatchin, a 21-year-old former chairman of the group, who was sentenced to three years in prison, 21-year-old secretary Chan Chisum, who was sentenced to two years and 10 months, and Chu Wei Ying, a 19-year-old member of the group. The year was sentenced to two years and six months in prison, while the fourth defendant, Wong Yuan Lam, was detained at a juvenile detention center for up to three years.
The atmosphere of frank political talks in Hong Kong has deteriorated. While China has heavily cracked down on dissent, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee insisted in the previous period that It is untrue to say that Hong Kong is prosecuted for crimes of speech. Because people are judged by their actions rather than their words.