First person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law found guilty of secessionism and terrorism.
The Associated Press
The verdict was closely watched for indications as to how similar cases will be dealt with in future. More than 100 people have been arrested under the security legislation. The trial, which ended July 20, was held in the High Court with no jury, under rules allowing this exception from Hong Kong's common law system if state secrets need to be protected, foreign forces are involved or if the personal safety of jurors needs to be protected. Trials are presided over by judges handpicked by Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.
While Hong Kong has its own Legislative Council, Beijing's ceremonial legislature imposed the national security law on the semiautonomous city after it determined the body was unable to pass the legislation itself because of political opposition.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
First person charged under Hong Kong national security law found guiltyTong Ying-kit, 24, was found guilty of terrorism and inciting secession on Tuesday, becoming the first person convicted under Hong Kong's sweeping national security law.
Read more »
Academics in Hong Kong suffer curbs on their freedomsA climate of fear has enveloped the city’s campuses | China
Read more »
First person charged under Hong Kong national security law found guiltyTong Ying-kit, 24, was found guilty of terrorism and inciting secession on Tuesday, becoming the first person convicted under Hong Kong's sweeping national security law.
Read more »
Academics in Hong Kong suffer curbs on their freedomsA climate of fear has enveloped the city’s campuses | China
Read more »
First minister security review call after home protestAnti-lockdown protest branded 'totally unacceptable' by former head of security for the Royal Family.
Read more »