HRIC Statement, April 22, 2022
The cases of the 47 individuals accused of “conspiracy to commit subversion”—known as the Hong Kong 47, or NSL 47, in reference to the National Security Law under which they are charged—have languished in Hong Kong’s court system for more than a year, while most of the detainees have been denied bail. HRIC has created a dedicated webpage—“The Hong Kong 47”—to provide updated information on their cases and their stories and words to highlight their prosecution for efforts to expand meaningful participation in the Hong Kong legislature and urge the international community to monitor their cases. (Photo: Hong Kong residents line up to cast their ballots in the unofficial primary in July 2020. Source: Studio Incendo.)
