The pro-democracy "35+" primary election case, 16 defendants denied conspiracy to subvert state power. The prosecution also broadcast footage of the New Territories East constituency election forum held in the Apple Building in June 2020.
"Long-haired" Leung Kwok-hung, who pleaded not guilty, said at the meeting that he vetoed the budget every year, and even "predicted" that he might be charged with subversion of state power in the future.
In addition, Liu Yingkuang, who has pleaded guilty, said: "(in this primary election) I completely trust Professor Dai Yaoting and former Councilor Au Nuoxuan, these two highly respected figures." smile.
Defense asks prosecution for more clarity on its allegations
Before playing the clips, the barrister representing He Guilan asked the prosecution to indicate which parts of the clips would be used to accuse He. Judge Li Yunteng also pointed out that the defense needs to know the prosecution’s reasoning, for example, if other speakers’ words will be used to accuse the defendant under trial , so that the defense can object.
The prosecution said that it would follow what was said on the forum.
However, Li Guan gave another example, if someone said "Hello" in the forum, it could not be part of his evidence. The prosecution initially said that it could point it out in the closing statement. He's lawyer questioned it, and the prosecution finally agreed to Before the defense cross-examines Au Nuoxuan, the referee will quote those parts to accuse the defendants.
The prosecution also stated that when other people speak, and the defendant under trial is present, the speech involved can also be used to accuse the defendant.
Statements by key participants at the Sinto Forum.
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Zou Jiacheng said he would fight against Chinese colonialism
The prosecution then began broadcasting the New Territories East Election Forum held on June 28, 2020, in which 12 teams attended.
Among them, Chow Ka-shing said that his candidacy is to represent the will of the Hong Kong nation and fight against Chinese colonialism, and protesters with the will to "solicit speculation" can impact the system.
He Guilan said that "the Chinese Communist Party's funds cannibalize Hong Kong's economic structure."
Leung Kwok Hung claims to veto the budget every year
Leung Kwok-hung explained that he did not sign the statement of "No Regrets", thinking that he just repeated the original intention of "35+". Election) fully trust Professor Dai Yaoting and former Councilor Au Nuoxuan, these two highly respected figures." Au Nuoxuan, who had been calmly testifying for the past few days, also showed a slight smile at this time.
When Ou Nuoxuan saw the forum clips, he couldn't help covering his mouth and laughing several times.
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The guest questioned whether to let Liang do it for 200 years
Liang Guoxiong later pointed out that after the "National Security Law" came into effect, he may be charged with inciting subversion of state power, which caused booing from the audience in the court, and the staff present waved their hands to signal everyone to keep quiet.
However, the guests at the forum questioned why they should continue to elect Liang to the Legislative Council, saying: "You have been in office for 20 years, why should I let you do it for 200 years?" The audience also laughed, even in the witness stand Ou Nuoxuan also covered his mouth and smiled.
Leung Kwok-hung said it should be decided by the voters.
16 defendants pleaded not guilty.
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16 defendants: Wu Zhengheng (44 years old), Zheng Dahong (34 years old), Yang Xueying (36 years old), Peng Zhuoqi (28 years old), He Qiming (34 years old), Liu Weicong (55 years old), Huang Biyun (63 years old), Shi Delai (40 years old), He Guilan (32 years old), Chen Zhiquan (50 years old), Chow Ka-shing (25 years old), Lam Cheuk-ting (45 years old), Leung Kwok-hung (66 years old), Or Yiu-lam (51 years old), Li Yuxin (29 years old), Yu Huiming (35 years old).
The charge alleges that the defendants conspired to subvert state power between July 1, 2020 and January 7, 2021.
31 defendants pleaded guilty.
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31 defendants who have pleaded guilty: Dai Yaoting, Au Nuoxuan, Zhao Jiaxian, Zhong Jinlin, Yuan Jiawei, Liang Huangwei, Xu Zijian, Cen Zijie, Mao Mengjing, Feng Dajun, Liu Zefeng, Huang Zhifeng, Tam Wenhao, Li Jiada, Tan Dezhi, Hu Zhiwei, Zhu Kaidi, Zhang Kesen, Huang Ziyue, Yin Zhaojian , Guo Jiaqi, Wu Miner, Tan Kaibang, Liu Yingkuang, Yang Yueqiao, Fan Guowei, Lu Zhiheng, Cen Aohui, Wang Baiyu, Lin Jingnan, Wu Jianwei.
Of the 13 defendants released on bail, 10 pleaded not guilty.
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Case number: HCCC 69/2022
Primary election case｜The head of the queuing party was finely judged by the smuggler, and the details of the operation were revealed. Multiple organizations competed for the primary election case.
Overview of the second week｜Au Nuoxuan's testimonials all started with a pan-democratic dinner.
Overview of the first week｜The prosecution opened the case and described the role of the 16 defendants in the case of primary elections and soliciting speculation｜Joyce Wong said on the forum that the authorization of public opinion is very important. Liang Huangwei said that China is the enemy. The object of pursuit, Huang, shook his head and smiled wryly while watching the clip
What crime is involved in the pan-democratic primary election case?
The pan-democratic primary election case refers to the involvement of 47 democrats in organizing or participating in the "35+" primary elections of the democrats, and they were charged with conspiracy to subvert state power.
How many defendants are involved?
How long will the case go to trial?
Among the 47 defendants, 31 have pleaded guilty, and the remaining 16 defendants have pleaded not guilty and are subject to trial, which is expected to last up to 90 days.
