Leung Yiu-chung

Political Prisoner

Leung Yiu-chung 梁耀忠

Age at Arrest: 68

Former member, Hong Kong Legislative Council

*Currently in jail.

Leung Yiu-chung has served as a member of the Kwai Tsing District Council since 1985, and formerly served as a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council from 1998 to 2020. Leung was arrested on 18 April 2020. (Photo: HKFP)

Charges, incidents & sentences:

• Charge: Organising and participating in an unauthorised assembly

  Incident: Causeway Bay March on 18 August 2019

  Sentencing: 8 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months (HKFP)

• Charge: Participating in and inciting others to participate in an unauthorised assembly

  Incident: June 4th candlelight vigil on 4 June 2020

  Sentencing: 9 months’ imprisonment (HKFP)

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