Opening remarks by S for S at media session on sentencing of Lai Chee-ying’s case

     Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session on the sentencing of Lai Chee-ying’s case this afternoon (February 9):
      
     Today (February 9), the court handed down the sentence of the Lai Chee-ying case.
 
Key points of sentencing

     Given the grave nature of the case, his total sentence is 20 years’ imprisonment. As for the eight other defendants, their imprisonment sentences range from six years three months to 10 years.      The heavy sentence clearly reflects the very serious nature of the offences committed by Lai Chee-ying. 

     The court’s judgment illustrates that the rule of law in Hong Kong is robust. Criminal acts will never be tolerated. No one is above the law.  
Rebuttal of smearing comments      
     Even Lai Chee-ying’s own legal representative has clarified time and again that Lai Chee-ying has been receiving suitable treatment and care in prison with no complaints.       
Staying on guard against national security risks 
Closing remarks     ???
     Thank you.