Trial of 47 pro-democracy activists begins in Hong Kong | DW News

The trial of 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion begins today.
They're accused of holding unofficial primary elections in July 2020, just after a sweeping National Security Law stripped the territory of previously held freedoms. Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong is among those who've already pleaded guilty. But 16 people have denied the charge and their trial is expected to last for months. Many of the 47 defendants have already been in custody for almost two years.

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[onewayroad]

The result has already been decided before the trial began.

[michelefiorilla]

Wonder how much torture Joshua Wong had to undergo before he pled guilty? The man is not forgotten. What a beacon for democracy and basic human dignity! He will go down in history as a true 'good guy'.

[michaeljiang]

german news question hk judiciary system, ha

[marksolarz]

Thank you Hong Kong.. once a jewel now a prison.

[qili]

So -called "One country, two system" is over.

[same.]

It's from China, it will never be fair enough for DW.

[wma]

Kangaroo court with a predestined outcome.

[mehornyasfk]

As fair as a woman after a tanning session.

[Solder-of-Empire]

Democracy - is American way to grab your natural resources 😊

[CannibaLouiST]

YOU EXPECT FAIR TRIALS IN A CONCENTRATION CAMP WHERE MASK BAN LAW AND MASK MANDATE ARE BOTH IMPLERMENTED???

[袁大陸]

Law is law. Someone can violate law to fighting for Democracy. No matter where he is, USA or Hong Kong.

[paminh]

Who is the owner of the country? Who subvert who?

[tommytam]

Sad to say an all guilty verdict is almost guaranteed. A fair trail? Are you kidding me?

[IndiaVirus-OriginofCvid]

Each nation has their own laws....

If laws are broken...

Jail time is going to happen.

[HShango]

I'm surprised they were not tortured 👀😶🤨

[eastendchico]

What kind of question is that. A trail without jurors? Fair?!

[allines]

Everyone has his own understanding of democracy...

[skylinez]

UK loving Han Jian Gous. They make Wang Jing Wei proud

[allines]

Democracy provides independent trial court system!

[meg]

These autocrats have to get it it’s over for them
The world belongs to all people now not just a selfish greedy few and becoming more evident everyday