The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ruled in favor of three pro-democracy activists—Chow Hang-tung, Tang Ngok-kwan, and Tsui Hon-kwong—who had been imprisoned for refusing to provide information to national security police regarding their group. The judges identified a miscarriage of justice due to prosecutors redacting key evidence. This ruling stands out amidst a crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong, where numerous activists have faced severe repercussions under national security laws. Activists celebrated the ruling as a step forward in advocating for democracy and justice.
This ruling is a rare victory for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement where many activists face imprisonment or exile due to national security laws.
Chow Hang-tung's statement on police abuse highlights the urgent need for courts to cease complicity in endorsing such violations, advancing the pro-democracy cause.
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