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Hong Kong court allows final appeal for 11 jailed opposition figures

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A Hong Kong court has approved a final appeal for 11 jailed opposition figures convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion. The Court of Appeal identified five legal issues of significant importance concerning the boundary between criminal acts and constitutional duties, which warrant further review by the Court of Final Appeal. This decision allows the appellants to pursue their attempt to clear their names, though the top court must still agree to hear their case. AI

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Hong Kong court allows final appeal for 11 jailed opposition figures

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their name

    A Hong Kong court has endorsed a final attempt by 11 jailed opposition politicians and activists to clear their name, following their convictions for conspiracy to commit subversion in a landmark national security trial. In a written judgment delivered on Monday, the Court of App…

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