Nathan Lau Chak-fung

Political Prisoner

Nathan Lau Chak-fung 劉澤鋒

Age at Arrest: 24

Former President, Hong Kong Shue Yan University Student Council

*Currently in jail.

Nathan Lau Chak-fung is a student activist, the former President of the Hong Kong Shue Yan University Student Council, and a former member of the Hong Kong Federation of Students. Lau participated in the “35+” democratic primaries and was arrested in January 2021 on suspicion of subversion of state under the National Security Law. (Photo: Stand News)

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, 5 months’ imprisonment (HKFP)

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