In the pro-democracy "35+" primary election case, 16 defendants denied conspiracy to subvert state power. A district post on Facebook after the primary election press conference in June 2020. In the article, the district stated that although no documents had been issued, everyone’s agreement was still in place. He also revealed that Dai Yaoting had been criticized and had reported to various Participant apologized.
The district explained in court that they had documented the content of the consensus reached at the coordination meeting, but the content included: "Actively using the power of the Basic Law to veto the budget" and so on.
At that time, he was worried that the candidate would be "DQ" or violate the election regulations, so the document was not issued.
Au also said: "It's good to have a primary election, the basic ethics are not to make the participants break the law."
The timing of the incident.
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The prosecutor pointed out that the District posted a post on Facebook on June 19, 2020, titled: "Let's set the record straight—if I am qualified to respond to the initiator of the protest faction's position statement", the article began by saying: "The three promoters of the position statement of the protest faction publicly stated, "Does it mean that some candidates who refuse to sign the statement can ignore our earlier consensus, and even ignore the results of the primary election?" As an individual who participated in the coordination, I I think there are a few things that need to be clarified.”
Dai did not ask participants to sign
Au explained that Dai Yaoting mentioned in the press conference on June 9 that everyone had an agreement during the coordination meeting, but Dai did not ask the participants to sign, and the "Mo Luo Wu Regret" statement appeared one day later, initiating They are Zou Jiacheng, Zhang Kesen and Liang Huangwei.
The 3 people who initiated "Mo Luo Wugui".
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The post states that no documents have been issued but the agreement is still in place
The first point of the district post is: "1. From the beginning to the end, even if there is no document issued, the coordination agreement does exist, but the press conference that day was not made public. The fact that it was not made public does not mean that those who participated did not promise Obey. If the agreement is not binding, such as the five major demands, how to stop the election project, and veto the budget, then the consensus reached in many meetings will be meaningless.”
This document is a summary of the consensus of the coordination meeting
The district court released the broadcast. Before the press conference on June 9, Dai Yaoting sent several documents on the agreement mechanism of each district among the primary election organizers, including "actively using the power of the Basic Law to veto the budget" and so on.
Au pointed out that these documents are an attempt to summarize the consensus of the coordination meeting.
The post revealed that Dai had to apologize to the candidates one by one
The second point of the post is: "2. Maybe I can admit that Professor Dai Yaoting at the press conference was out of kindness and didn't want to be accused of tyranny. Not only was he unable to do so, he also received a lot of criticism. Afterwards, he apologized one by one and begged everyone for forgiveness , Emphasizing that the establishment of joint commitments is for everyone to decide on their own, and respect it no matter what. For this, please blame the organizers for all responsibilities. As a democrat, the last thing you want participants to blame other participants is to cause distrust.”
Au Nuoxuan's post revealed that Dai Yaoting was criticized for not asking the participants to sign, and then apologized one by one.
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District explains Day criticized for not signing candidates
Au explained that Dai was criticized at the press conference for saying that the candidates do not need to sign the consensus of the coordination committee, and Dai also apologized for this.
Au also revealed that the document was not released because two things worried them at the time.
First of all, there was public opinion at the time that anyone who expressed his views on vetoing the Budget might be accused of disrespecting the Basic Law, increasing the risk of not being able to participate and disqualifying the candidate.
Basic ethics do not want participants to break the law
In addition, they are also worried that some people may not stand for election due to certain decisions, or may prevent people from standing for election, which may violate the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.
Au emphasized: "It's good to have a primary election, the basic ethics are not to let the participants break the law."
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｜Dai Yaoting said that if more than half of the Legislative Council will discuss issues such as linking the protest movement to deal with police violence and other issues｜Leung Kwok-hung predicts that he will be charged with subversion The smuggler's account opened up about the details of the operation, and multiple organizations competed for the primary election case.
Part 2｜Au Nuoxuan testified for the prosecution, from the pan-democratic dinner to the primary election of the primary election forum.
Part 1｜The prosecution's opening statement tells about the role of 16 defendants and mentions primary elections and speculation
