The first trial of 47 pro-democracy lawmakers accused of violating the Hong Kong National Security Law, which cracks down on anti-government movements in Hong Kong, all sought bail and was heard on the fourth day. Is continuing.

District council members and legislative council members charged with violating the Hong Kong National Security Law for aiming to overthrow the state government in connection with the democratic preliminary elections for the legislative council elections scheduled last year in Hong Kong The trial against 47 former members of the assembly began on the 1st of this month.



All 47 defendants sought bail, lawyers and individuals made statements one by one, and the prosecution argued against this, and the trial continued intermittently until late at night every day, celebrating the unusual fourth day. However, the trial is continuing.



A large number of citizens gathered around the court every day, cheering on the defendants, and while it was raining for four days, there was a long line of people lining up for hearing tickets.



Defendants charged with violating the Hong Kong National Security Law have been detained without being granted bail, and this time the focus is on whether the court will grant bail.



Regarding Hong Kong, it is expected that changes in the electoral system will be discussed at the National People's Congress, which will start on the 5th in Beijing, and pro-democracy in the election ahead of the legislative council election scheduled to be held in September. It is expected that the creation of a mechanism to eliminate the above will accelerate.