Political situation
Written by: Lin Jian, Chen Jialuo, Zhou Lixi, Wang Jien, Huang Yongyu, Ouyang Dehao, Huang Weilun, Chen Xiwen, Huang Yingjin, Luo Jiaqing, Yang Jialang, Li Yinglin, Cai Zhengbang, Deng Yongzhong, Chen Jiahui
2021-02-28 13:29
The last update date: 2021-02-28 13:33
In January this year, the National Security Department of the police arrested more than 50 people who participated in the pro-democracy primary elections last year. The relevant persons must report to the police station in advance today (28th), including the former associate professor of the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong Dai Yiu Ting, the Tsuen Wan District Councillor Shun Aohui, and former legislator Ou Nuoxuan and others.
According to sources, more than 30 people will be charged for violation of subversion of state power.
According to past cases, once prosecuted by the National Security Law, the defendant will have a great chance of not being released on bail, which means that everyone may have to face a long period of time.
▼The first bail of the democrats after being arrested in January▼
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[13:30] Community residents Lian Cen Zijie and Democratic Party Huang Biyun arrive at Yau Ma Tei Police Station.
"National Security Law" bail threshold is very high, it is difficult to be released after being charged
55 people who organized or participated in the primary elections of the democratic camp last year (including Huang Zhifeng and Tan Dezhi who are currently serving sentences or being returned for other crimes) were suspected of violating the "Subversion of State Power" in the "Minato National Security Act" on January 6. He was arrested for the crime and was subsequently released on bail.
A member of the Tsuen Wan District Councilor Shun Aohui, who was arrested, said earlier that they are expected to be formally charged.
Central and Western District Councillor Leung Hoang-wai said a few days ago that he is expected to be detained overnight and then taken to court on Monday.
According to past cases, many people prosecuted by the National Security Act, including Li Zhiying, the founder of Next Media, Zhong Hanlin, the former student convener of Dongyuan, and Tang Yingjie, the man who hit the police with a motorcycle on July 1st last year, did not Bail was granted.
According to the judgment of the Court of Final Appeal in the case of Li Zhiying, the National Security Law has added strict threshold requirements for bail applications. When handling bail applications for crimes endangering national security, the judge must first determine whether there is "sufficient reason to believe the suspect" Or the accused will not continue to commit acts that endanger national security."
Tsuen Wan District Councillor Shun Aohui was one of more than 50 pro-democrats arrested.
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