#HongKongProtests
2019.10.1 Rally Sentencing
Imprisonment:
Jimmy Lai - 14 months
[total sentencing from other case - 20 months]
Figo Chan - 18 months
Lee Cheuk Yan - 18 months
[total sentencing from other case - 20 months]
Ho Chun Yan - 18 months
Long Hair - 18 months
[total sentencing from other case - 22 months]
Ho Sau Lan - 14 months
Yeung Sam - 14 months
Avery Ng - 14 months
[total sentencing from other case - 14.5 months]
Suspended sentencing (2 yrs):
Sin Chung Kai - 14 months
Choi Yiu Cheong - 14 months
2019.10.1 Rally Sentencing
Imprisonment:
Jimmy Lai - 14 months
[total sentencing from other case - 20 months]
Figo Chan - 18 months
Lee Cheuk Yan - 18 months
[total sentencing from other case - 20 months]
Ho Chun Yan - 18 months
Long Hair - 18 months
[total sentencing from other case - 22 months]
Ho Sau Lan - 14 months
Yeung Sam - 14 months
Avery Ng - 14 months
[total sentencing from other case - 14.5 months]
Suspended sentencing (2 yrs):
Sin Chung Kai - 14 months
Choi Yiu Cheong - 14 months
Forwarded from 📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#Court #HongkongersVoice #Letter
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "I see hope...many people are still striving for Hong Kong"
Part 2 / 3
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students' Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). The letter was submitted to the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong on May18, 2021, where the 22-year-old Au was trialed for "participating in an unauthorized assembly", "possessing weapons" and "obstructing justice" among other charges in a pro-democracy protest on October 20, 2019.
On the same day in court, Au has been convicted and the court will deliver his sentence on June 2, 2021.]
Previously, Part 1:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/29797
"...As stated in my case, I was arrested during a protest on Oct 20, 2019, which was 576 days ago.
During this period of time, nearly ten thousand citizens had come under arrest due to the movement or other political reasons. More and more people are forced to leave Hong Kong, with no chance in sight for their return.
This development is surely the opposite of the outcome that many had hoped for: 'determining our own destiny', or democratic self-governance.
After my arrest, a police officer asked me mockingly: What did I feel I've achieved by taking to the streets?
Thinking back now, over these 576 days, it certainly seemed like I've achieved nothing, except losing more and more fellow students and friends. Undoubtedly, this caused me more pain than the court case now being brought against me.
However, different from the overwhelming feeling of powerlessness in the years past, today I do not feel hopeless at all, and have not given up on my belief in 'determining our own destiny'.
These 576 days had been long and full of changes. There had been trauma and pain, but at the same time, I see hope. Because I know that, outside of the courts and prisons, out of sight of others, many people are still striving quietly for Hong Kong, taking up the fight in place those who have fallen.
Local business owners absorb losses to make their Hong Kong brands shine; artists and creative minds are working day and night to reclaim the city's coveted reputation of 'number one in Asia'.
These Hongkongers are full of life and dreams, and I can feel the immeasurable bravery and wisdom in them. Before such great people, I feel humble, and have no more excuses to wallow in self-pity.
They make me firmly believe that this city is not fated to spiral downward forever; this city will create infinite possibilities for the future."
Source: InMedia #May18
https://bit.ly/3tQqQg0
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner #PoliticalSuppression #PoliceState #HongKongProtests #AntiELAB
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "I see hope...many people are still striving for Hong Kong"
Part 2 / 3
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students' Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). The letter was submitted to the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong on May18, 2021, where the 22-year-old Au was trialed for "participating in an unauthorized assembly", "possessing weapons" and "obstructing justice" among other charges in a pro-democracy protest on October 20, 2019.
On the same day in court, Au has been convicted and the court will deliver his sentence on June 2, 2021.]
Previously, Part 1:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/29797
"...As stated in my case, I was arrested during a protest on Oct 20, 2019, which was 576 days ago.
During this period of time, nearly ten thousand citizens had come under arrest due to the movement or other political reasons. More and more people are forced to leave Hong Kong, with no chance in sight for their return.
This development is surely the opposite of the outcome that many had hoped for: 'determining our own destiny', or democratic self-governance.
After my arrest, a police officer asked me mockingly: What did I feel I've achieved by taking to the streets?
Thinking back now, over these 576 days, it certainly seemed like I've achieved nothing, except losing more and more fellow students and friends. Undoubtedly, this caused me more pain than the court case now being brought against me.
However, different from the overwhelming feeling of powerlessness in the years past, today I do not feel hopeless at all, and have not given up on my belief in 'determining our own destiny'.
These 576 days had been long and full of changes. There had been trauma and pain, but at the same time, I see hope. Because I know that, outside of the courts and prisons, out of sight of others, many people are still striving quietly for Hong Kong, taking up the fight in place those who have fallen.
Local business owners absorb losses to make their Hong Kong brands shine; artists and creative minds are working day and night to reclaim the city's coveted reputation of 'number one in Asia'.
These Hongkongers are full of life and dreams, and I can feel the immeasurable bravery and wisdom in them. Before such great people, I feel humble, and have no more excuses to wallow in self-pity.
They make me firmly believe that this city is not fated to spiral downward forever; this city will create infinite possibilities for the future."
Source: InMedia #May18
https://bit.ly/3tQqQg0
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner #PoliticalSuppression #PoliceState #HongKongProtests #AntiELAB
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📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#Court
#HongkongersVoice #Letter
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "We can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment"
Part 1 / 3
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president…
#HongkongersVoice #Letter
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "We can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment"
Part 1 / 3
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president…
Forwarded from 📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#Court #HongkongersVoice #Letter
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "No matter what awaits us in the future, I believe that our generation is one who determines our own destiny"
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students' Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). The letter was submitted to the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong on May18, 2021, where the 22-year-old Au was trialed for "participating in an unauthorized assembly", "possessing weapons" and "obstructing justice" among other charges in a pro-democracy protest on October 20, 2019.
On the same day in court, Au has been convicted and the court will deliver his sentence on June 2, 2021.]
Previously, Part 1:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/29797
Part 2:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/29805
Part 3:
"...Nobel Prize laureate Albert Camus used to say, 'Each generation doubtless feels called upon to reform the world. Mine knows that it will not reform it, but its task is perhaps even greater. It consists in preventing the world from destroying itself.'
Due to historical reasons, our generation has no choice but to be born into a Hong Kong where political rights and the room for free speech are dwindling day by day.
Two summers ago, we chose to fight back against the fate that was forced upon us, demonstrating to the world our determination to take hold of our own destiny. Now is the time that we take up the responsibility for our choice.
The world is changing, perhaps for better, or perhaps it is crumbling. But no matter what awaits us in the future, I believe that our generation is one who determines our own destiny:
we all hold fast to our own duties in our own ways, striving to create a new, beautiful era that we can truly call our own."
Source: InMedia #May18
https://bit.ly/3tQqQg0
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner #PoliticalSuppression #PoliceState #HongKongProtests #AntiELAB
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "No matter what awaits us in the future, I believe that our generation is one who determines our own destiny"
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students' Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). The letter was submitted to the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong on May18, 2021, where the 22-year-old Au was trialed for "participating in an unauthorized assembly", "possessing weapons" and "obstructing justice" among other charges in a pro-democracy protest on October 20, 2019.
On the same day in court, Au has been convicted and the court will deliver his sentence on June 2, 2021.]
Previously, Part 1:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/29797
Part 2:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/29805
Part 3:
"...Nobel Prize laureate Albert Camus used to say, 'Each generation doubtless feels called upon to reform the world. Mine knows that it will not reform it, but its task is perhaps even greater. It consists in preventing the world from destroying itself.'
Due to historical reasons, our generation has no choice but to be born into a Hong Kong where political rights and the room for free speech are dwindling day by day.
Two summers ago, we chose to fight back against the fate that was forced upon us, demonstrating to the world our determination to take hold of our own destiny. Now is the time that we take up the responsibility for our choice.
The world is changing, perhaps for better, or perhaps it is crumbling. But no matter what awaits us in the future, I believe that our generation is one who determines our own destiny:
we all hold fast to our own duties in our own ways, striving to create a new, beautiful era that we can truly call our own."
Source: InMedia #May18
https://bit.ly/3tQqQg0
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner #PoliticalSuppression #PoliceState #HongKongProtests #AntiELAB
Telegram
📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#Court
#HongkongersVoice #Letter
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "We can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment"
Part 1 / 3
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president…
#HongkongersVoice #Letter
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "We can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment"
Part 1 / 3
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president…
#HongKongProtests
A 17-yrs-old is acquitted of obstructing public officer (blocking the police in chasing protesters on Mar 22, 2020 in YL).
Application for legal costs denied.
A 17-yrs-old is acquitted of obstructing public officer (blocking the police in chasing protesters on Mar 22, 2020 in YL).
Application for legal costs denied.
#HongKongProtests
A 16-yrs-old found guilty for property damage and obstructing police officer in their execution of duty (damaged a China-owned shop on May 15, 2020 in Shatin), after in detention for 14 days, sentenced to rehab centre.
A 16-yrs-old found guilty for property damage and obstructing police officer in their execution of duty (damaged a China-owned shop on May 15, 2020 in Shatin), after in detention for 14 days, sentenced to rehab centre.
#HongKongProtests
A 16-yrs-old found guilty for participation in unlawful assembly and possessing of anything with intent to damage property (3 glass bottles, 1 paint spray, 1 fuel oil can on Nov 2, 2019 in Wan Chai), after in detention for 17 days, sentenced to training centre order.
A 16-yrs-old found guilty for participation in unlawful assembly and possessing of anything with intent to damage property (3 glass bottles, 1 paint spray, 1 fuel oil can on Nov 2, 2019 in Wan Chai), after in detention for 17 days, sentenced to training centre order.
#HongKongProtests
A 17-yrs-old found guilty for possession of offensive weapon in public places and assaulting police officer (1 laser pen on Jan 19, 2020 in Taipo), sentenced to rehab centre.
A 17-yrs-old found guilty for possession of offensive weapon in public places and assaulting police officer (1 laser pen on Jan 19, 2020 in Taipo), sentenced to rehab centre.
#HongKongProtests
An 18-yrs-old found guilty for assaulting police officer (Oct 31, 2019 in MK), sentenced to 5 weeks imprisonment.
An 18-yrs-old found guilty for assaulting police officer (Oct 31, 2019 in MK), sentenced to 5 weeks imprisonment.
#HongKongProtests
A 29-yrs-old is acquitted of participation in unlawful assembly (Oct 1, 2019 in Wong Tai Sin).
Application for legal costs denied.
A 29-yrs-old is acquitted of participation in unlawful assembly (Oct 1, 2019 in Wong Tai Sin).
Application for legal costs denied.
Forwarded from 📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner
#Letter from Jailed Activist #FigoChan: "As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together"
Figo Chan, League of Social Democrats committee member and vice-convener of Civil Human Rights Front, was handed a heavy sentence of 18 months for organising a march on Oct 1 2019, which the police deemed an unlawful assembly.
Before his sentence was announced, Chan wrote an open letter to Hong Kongers to thank them for giving their all to fight for democracy, freedom, human rights and justice.
He also said that, although Hong Kongers have a tough road ahead, “don’t forget, the seeds we've sown will certainly lead to a harvest in the future."
In the letter he wrote on May 22, 2021, Chan thanked Hong Kongers for their effort that raised worldwide attention to the Anti-ELAB movement and forced the government to withdraw the act. He felt “proud and touched”.
He also mentioned, although more and more activists are sentenced to prison for violating the National Anthem Ordinance and the National Security Law, Hong Kongers should persist in their belief.
“The road to democracy is very long. As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together. One day, we will meet again under the pot (Legislature Council Complex)."
Now that Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) is facing the risk of being banned by the government, Chan said that although he is being imprisoned, “I still insist that CHRF will not disband until the end. I also hope everyone will still keep fighting for Hong Kong, and speak up on June 4, July 1, etc on behalf of the arrested, exiled, in the name of freedom”.
In closing, he wrote: “There is hope as long as we are still here. Five demands, not one less! May glory be to Hong Kong.”
Source: Apple Daily #May28
https://bit.ly/2RQxGVP
#PoliceState #Court #NeverGiveUp #AntiELAB #HongKongProtests
#Letter from Jailed Activist #FigoChan: "As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together"
Figo Chan, League of Social Democrats committee member and vice-convener of Civil Human Rights Front, was handed a heavy sentence of 18 months for organising a march on Oct 1 2019, which the police deemed an unlawful assembly.
Before his sentence was announced, Chan wrote an open letter to Hong Kongers to thank them for giving their all to fight for democracy, freedom, human rights and justice.
He also said that, although Hong Kongers have a tough road ahead, “don’t forget, the seeds we've sown will certainly lead to a harvest in the future."
In the letter he wrote on May 22, 2021, Chan thanked Hong Kongers for their effort that raised worldwide attention to the Anti-ELAB movement and forced the government to withdraw the act. He felt “proud and touched”.
He also mentioned, although more and more activists are sentenced to prison for violating the National Anthem Ordinance and the National Security Law, Hong Kongers should persist in their belief.
“The road to democracy is very long. As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together. One day, we will meet again under the pot (Legislature Council Complex)."
Now that Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) is facing the risk of being banned by the government, Chan said that although he is being imprisoned, “I still insist that CHRF will not disband until the end. I also hope everyone will still keep fighting for Hong Kong, and speak up on June 4, July 1, etc on behalf of the arrested, exiled, in the name of freedom”.
In closing, he wrote: “There is hope as long as we are still here. Five demands, not one less! May glory be to Hong Kong.”
Source: Apple Daily #May28
https://bit.ly/2RQxGVP
#PoliceState #Court #NeverGiveUp #AntiELAB #HongKongProtests
#HongKongProtests
Two youngsters are acquitted of Prohibition on Group Gathering (May 8, 2020 in MK).
Two youngsters are acquitted of Prohibition on Group Gathering (May 8, 2020 in MK).
#HongKongProtests
A 24-yrs-old is acquitted of possession of offensive weapon in public places (1 brick on Jan 19, 2020 in Central).
No evidence to show the defendant intended to cause harm.
Application for legal costs denied.
A 24-yrs-old is acquitted of possession of offensive weapon in public places (1 brick on Jan 19, 2020 in Central).
No evidence to show the defendant intended to cause harm.
Application for legal costs denied.
#HongKongProtests
A 13-yrs-old pleads guilty for property damage (damaged a pro-police store Bestmart branch on Feb, 2020 in TSW), after in detention for 14 days, sentenced to reformatory school.
A 13-yrs-old pleads guilty for property damage (damaged a pro-police store Bestmart branch on Feb, 2020 in TSW), after in detention for 14 days, sentenced to reformatory school.