Prosecutors accused them of attempting to topple the city's leader and paralyse its government by securing a legislative majority to veto budgets.
has convicted 14 pro-democracy activists under a law imposed by Beijing aimed at wiping out public dissent, after widespread anti-government protests in 2019.Those found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion, or the act of overthrowing or undermining the government could face life in prison.
Some 16 activists and politicians, out of the group arrested, decided to fight the charges in a trial that has lasted more than a year. Members of League of Social Democrats hold a banner outside court that reads 'exercising Constitutional rights is not a crime'.In documents handed to the media, the court said the election participants had declared they would "either actively use or use the power conferred on the by the to veto budgets".
It allows for Chinese laws to be valid in Hong Kong, and among other things it establishes four particular crimes that are punishable with a maximum sentence of life in prison.Since its introduction, the city has seen the arrest of protesters, former opposition politicians and activists. Civil groups have also been disbanded and independent media outlets have been shut down.
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