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
Charge: Knowingly participating in an unauthorised assembly
Incident: June 4th candlelight vigil on 4 June 2020
Sentencing: 4 months’ imprisonment (The Standard)