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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Hong Kong court continues trial of activist publisher Jimmy Lai

The trial of Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces charges under Beijing's national security law, entered its second day with judges expected to rule on his lawyers' bid to dismiss a sedition charge. Lai's trial is seen as a test for press freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong, and his prosecution has drawn criticism from the US and UK. The judges will make a decision on the time limit for the sedition charge on Friday. The trial is expected to last about 80 days without a jury.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#hong-kong #jimmy-lai #judicial-independence

law-and-politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai's lawyers persist in sedition charge dismissal as mistreatment of witness revealed

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's national security trial enters its second day, with his legal team continuing to push for the dismissal of a sedition charge against him. Lai is facing three conspiracy charges related to sedition and collusion with foreign forces for allegedly inciting public hatred and drawing international sanctions against authorities during the 2019 anti-government protests. On the first day of the trial, Lai's lawyers argued that the sedition charge should be struck off as prosecutors had not adhered to the time limit for laying such a charge. The trial continues with heightened police presence and limited media coverage.

via South China Morning Post|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"West Condemns Hong Kong's 'Sham Trial' of Media Mogul Jimmy Lai"

The British government has demanded consular access to Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is facing a national security trial. The UK government reiterated that Lai is a British citizen and expressed frustration over Hong Kong authorities' failure to recognize his citizenship. Numerous Western governments called for Lai's release, and observers from at least 10 consulates were present in court. The trial has drawn international attention, with concerns raised about the erosion of Hong Kong's rule of law. The European Union also expressed its concern, stating that the trial undermines confidence in the rule of law in Hong Kong.

via South China Morning Post|

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