Lee Yue-shun
Political Prisoner
Lee Yue-shun 李予信
Age at Arrest: 27
Former member, Civic Party
Shun Lee Yue-shun was elected as District Councillor for the Kam Ping constituency of the Eastern District in 2019. Lee was arrested in January 2021 under the National Security Law for participating in the “35+” democratic primaries in July 2020, but was one of two individuals who were acquitted in May 2024. Judge Toh of Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal “cited arguments by Shun Lee’s defence counsel, who said Lee has no local or international profile, only got about two percent of the votes in the Primaries, and belonged to the more moderate group of young persons propelled by events to try to get into Legco.” (Photo: RTHK)
Charge, incident & sentence:
Charge: Conspiracy to commit subversion under National Security Law
Incident: Organising and participating in unofficial primary elections for the Hong Kong Legislative Council in July 2020
Sentencing: Acquitted in May 2024
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