(From left) Chu Wai-chung, Leung Hiu-yeung, Ho Kit-wang, Raphael Wong Ho-ming and Lau Kwok-leung are among the 13 activists convicted for unlawful assembly. Photo: Nora Tam
(From left) Chu Wai-chung, Leung Hiu-yeung, Ho Kit-wang, Raphael Wong Ho-ming and Lau Kwok-leung are among the 13 activists convicted for unlawful assembly. Photo: Nora Tam
Explainers

Why were 13 Hong Kong protesters jailed, and what does this mean for future demonstrations?

Ruling reflects city’s judges approach towards cases involving rallies that ‘turn rowdy’

(From left) Chu Wai-chung, Leung Hiu-yeung, Ho Kit-wang, Raphael Wong Ho-ming and Lau Kwok-leung are among the 13 activists convicted for unlawful assembly. Photo: Nora Tam
(From left) Chu Wai-chung, Leung Hiu-yeung, Ho Kit-wang, Raphael Wong Ho-ming and Lau Kwok-leung are among the 13 activists convicted for unlawful assembly. Photo: Nora Tam
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