Tiffany Yuen Ka-wai

Political Prisoner

Tiffany Yuen Ka-wai 袁嘉蔚

Age at Arrest: 28

Former vice chairperson, Demosisto

*Currently in jail.

Tiffany Yuen Ka-wai was the former vice chairperson of Demosisto before leaving the party in 2018. Yuen was elected District Councillor of the Tin Wan District, before her arrest in January 2021 for participating in the “35+” democratic primaries to represent the democratic camp of the Hong Kong Island constituency. (Photo: Stand News’ Facebook page)

Charges, incidents & sentences:

  • 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, 3 months’ imprisonment (HKFP)

  • Charge: Knowingly participating in an unauthorised assembly

    Incident: June 4th candlelight vigil on 4 June 2020

    Sentencing: 4 months’ imprisonment (The Standard)

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