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PROSECUTION OF THE UNITED DEMOCRATS IN HONG KONG: PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

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MR DAVID WINNICK MP HAS TABLED THE FOLLOWING QUESTION ASKING THE SECRETARY OF STATE QUOTE IF HE WILL MAKE A STATEMENT ON THE DECISION TO PROSECUTE IN HONG KONG THE CAMPAIGNERS FOR DEMOCRACY FOR USING LOUD HAILERS WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION UNQUOTE.

2. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THESE CASES ARE STILL UNDER APPEAL AND REMAIN SUBJUDICE. GRATEFUL TO KNOW WHEN THE OUTCOME OF APPEALS IS EXPECTED AND IF THIS IS LIKELY TO BE BEFORE OUR DEADLINE OF 8 OCTOBER. GRATEFUL FOR ADVICE NOW ON HOW TO REPLY OR BY 08093OZ IF OUTCOME OF APPEAL IS EXPECTED BEFORE THEN.

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