Chung Pui-kuen

Political Prisoner

Chung Pui-Kuen 鍾沛權

Age at Arrest: 51

Former chief editor, Stand News

*Currently in jail.

Chung Pui-kuen, the former chief editor of Stand News, was arrested on 29 December 2021 under the Crimes Ordinance for conspiring to publish seditious publications. Chung was brought to West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts the next day and was denied bail.

Charge, incident & sentence:

  • Charge: Conspiracy to publish seditious publications (SCMP)

    Sentencing: 21 months’ imprisonment (SCMP)

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