Fergus Leung Fong-wai

Political Prisoner

Fergus Leung Fong-wai 梁晃維

Age at Arrest: 24

Former member, Central and Western District Council

*Currently in jail.

Fergus Leung Fong-wai is a Hong Kong politician, formerly serving as a member of the Central and Western District Council representing the Kwun Lung constituency. Leung ran as an independent localist in the 2019 District Council elections and won his seat with 50.69% of the vote.

Leung was arrested in Janurary 2021, after participating in the “35+” democratic primaries, running to represent the democratic camp in the Hong Kong Island constituency. (Photo: HKFP)

Charge, incident & sentence:

• Charge: Conspiracy to commit subversion under the National Security Law

  Incident: Organising and participating in unofficial primary elections for the Hong Kong Legislative Council in July 2020

  Sentencing: 4 years, 11 months’ imprisonment (HKFP)

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