Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Remarks by S for S at media session on sentencing of Lai Chee-ying’s case (with video)
Secretary for Security: I think the sentence of a total of 20 years’ imprisonment has reflected the grave nature of the case. If you look at the judgment, in fact, for each of the conspiracy to commit collusion offences, the sentence has been increased from 15 years to 18 years with an additional sentence of three years. It is because the court has considered the grave nature of the case. I think the sentence in this case illustrates very clearly that any offence against national security, in particular colluding with foreign forces or external elements, is a very serious offence.Issued at HKT 19:46
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