Hong Kong appeals court allows final appeal for 11 convicted opposition activists
Hong Kong's Court of Appeal has granted a final opportunity for 11 jailed opposition politicians and activists to challenge their convictions for conspiracy to commit subversion. The court identified five legal issues that warrant further review by the Court of Final Appeal, relating to their involvement in a 2020 unofficial legislative primary and a broader plan to disrupt the government. The case stems from a landmark national security trial.
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