Hong Kong man jailed for T-shirt protest slogan

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for sedition under the city's new national security law after wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan. The court ruled that the slogan could incite secession, making this the first sedition conviction under the new legislation.

Sep 19, 2024 - 18:30
Hong Kong man jailed for T-shirt protest slogan
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for sedition under the city's new national security law after wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan. The court ruled that the slogan could incite secession, making this the first sedition conviction under the new legislation.