20 Nov 2024

Sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong sparks outrage

From Checkpoint, 4:17 pm on 20 November 2024

The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has sparked international outrage. The group is made up of political activists, academics and former lawmakers - with sentences of up to 10 years handed down. They were arrested in 2021 under the National Security Law which had been imposed by China after months of pro-democracy protests across Hong Kong. Asia Correspondent, Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen.