Hong Kong (RAE - China) - Lee Cheuk Yan wrongfully imprisoned

Lee Cheuk Yan is currently serving a 20-month prison sentence for charges related to alleged unauthorised public assemblies in 2019. He has pleaded not guilty on two charges of organising and inciting others to participate in the unauthorised candlelight vigil of 4 June 2020. The trial will take place on 1 November. He faces two additional prosecutions related to the protest on 1 January 2021 to demand the release of the political prisoners in mainland China. He also faces charges of obstructing a police officer and breaking the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 over the release of a balloon during a New Year’s Day protest.