Eight Jailed and Six Acquitted in Landmark Use of U.N. Anti-Terror Law for Foiled 2019 Plot
In a noteworthy legal proceeding, eight individuals have been sentenced to prison terms for their involvement in a 2019 anti-government plot, sparking a complex legal debate over the use of various anti-terrorism provisions. The sentences, handed down recently, range from nearly six years to over 13 years, depending on each individual’s role in the planned acts of violence. The case, which originally included fourteen suspects, utilized the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance for the first time since its enactment in 2002. This choice of legal instrument over the city’s national security laws has drawn attention … Read more