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45 jailed democrats: 3 more seek to challenge convictions and sentences in landmark subversion case

The article from MSN discusses a significant legal development in Hong Kong where 45 individuals, previously involved in an unofficial primary election, are challenging their convictions and sentences in what has been described as a landmark subversion case. These individuals, part of the pro-democracy movement, were charged under the national security law imposed by Beijing. The case has drawn international attention due to its implications for freedom of expression and political participation in Hong Kong. The defendants argue that their participation in the primary was a legitimate exercise of democratic rights, not an act of subversion. The challenge to their convictions comes amidst growing concerns over the erosion of civil liberties in the region, with critics arguing that the national security law is being used to stifle dissent. The outcome of this legal battle could set a precedent for how political activities are treated under the new security framework in Hong Kong.

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