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Sentencing of 3 Hong Kong activists: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab comments on the situation in Hong Kong following the sentencing of three pro-democracy activists.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab
• Published: 2 December 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

As 3 Hong Kong activists begin prison sentences, I urge the Hong Kong and Beijing authorities to bring an end to their campaign to stifle opposition.

Prosecution decisions must be fair and impartial, and the rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong must be upheld.

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Published 2 December 2020