The spokesperson of the Department of Justice responded to the case that the stake group was accused of inciting subversion of state power. When the trial will be held without a jury, it will ensure a fair trial and will not damage any rights and interests of the defendant.
Zou Xingtong, the former Vice Chairman of the Stake Association, said that he received a certificate from the Secretary of Justice, requesting the Stake Association to conduct a trial without a jury in the case of inciting subversion of state power.
She also cited the three reasons listed in the certificate on social networking pages, including the fact that the case has foreign-related elements, to protect the personal safety of jurors and their families, and if the trial is conducted with a jury, it may hinder judicial justice. for the actual risk of execution.
The spokesperson of the Department of Justice emphasized that it will ensure that the stake case will have a fair trial (file photo)
In response to inquiries, the Department of Justice stated that it does not comment on individual cases that are undergoing judicial proceedings. The Secretary for Justice will consider whether to issue a certificate in accordance with Article 46 of the "Hong Kong National Security Law" in accordance with the relevant laws of the "Hong Kong National Security Law" and the individual circumstances of each case. , indicating that the relevant lawsuits do not need to be tried with a jury. The relevant provisions stipulate the arrangement of a trial court composed of three judges. rights and interests.
The stake case has been submitted to the High Court earlier.
According to information, the "National Security Law cases" handled by the High Court, including the Tang Yingjie case, the Li Zhiying case, and the pro-democracy primary election case involving 47 defendants, were heard by three judges designated by the National Security Law.
The Department of Justice listed 3 factors in the case of the Stake Association involving inciting subversion of state power, and there was no jury