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Hong Kong Court to Sentence 2 Former Stand News Editors in Landmark Sedition Case
[Hong Kong, December 15, 2022] – In a highly anticipated decision, the Court of First Instance in Hong Kong is set to deliver its verdict on two former editors of Stand News, a pro-democracy publication, accused of sedition. The landmark case has sent shockwaves through Hong Kong’s media and human rights communities.
Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, former editorial directors of Stand News, face up to two years in prison if convicted. The prosecution alleges that they published articles that incited hatred and disaffection towards the Hong Kong government and its officials.
The sedition charges against Chung and Lam were filed in November 2021, following a police raid on Stand News’ offices. The publication was subsequently forced to shut down, marking a significant blow to the city’s press freedom.
The trial, which concluded in September, saw prosecutors present evidence that the articles in question were intended to undermine the authority of the Hong Kong government. However, defense lawyers argued that the publications were legitimate criticisms of government policies and that the sedition charges were an abuse of power.
The verdict is expected to have far-reaching implications for press freedom in Hong Kong, which has been roiled by a series of high-profile arrests and crackdowns on pro-democracy media outlets and activists. The case has also raised concerns about the erosion of the city’s autonomy under China’s "one country, two systems" framework.
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