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Benny Tai Yiu-ting

Benny Tai Yiu-ting
Benny Tai Yiu-ting
Benny Tai Yiu-ting, born in 1964, is an associate professor of law at the University of Hong Kong. He initiated the Occupy Central with Love and Peace campaign in January 2013, demanding universal suffrage by "international standards" for the 2017 Chief Executive election and 2020 Legislative Council Elections.
Born
12 Jul 1964
Industry
Politics, Law
Job Title
Academic, Activist
Benny Tai was previously sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for acting as the chief organiser of the unofficial primary election in 2020. Photo: Winson Wong
The High Court building in Admiralty. Photo: Nora Tam
Former district councillor Clarisse Yeung is among the 11 appellants seeking to clear their names after being jailed for conspiracy to commit subversion. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong courts

Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their names

Hong Kong court cites five legal issues deserving further scrutiny over appellants’ involvement in unofficial 2020 primary to take over legislature.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court dismisses appeals of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist Andrew Chiu is first national security convict to be freed early

Ex-district councillor, whose seven-year sentence was due to end in early 2028, left prison ahead of schedule due to good behaviour.

Andrew Chiu, who was hurt during a 2019 protest, was released two years ahead of schedule. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: third batch of opposition activists freed after 4 years in prison

Carol Ng, Nathan Lau and Frankie Fung were sent home after completing sentences under national security law.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: court begins hearing appeals as prosecutors seek to quash acquittal

Legal counsel for 11 urge court to refrain from adjudicating on ‘political matters’ as prosecutors challenge acquittal of one of the accused.

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Jimmy Lai admits to pushing for unofficial Hong Kong Legco ‘primary’

Ex-media boss says he ‘did not tell the truth’ earlier about poll, adding he obtained quote for vote-counting software and advised on timing.

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Jimmy Lai before a court appearance in 2020. Photo: AP
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: first appeals filed in city’s largest national security case

Four opposition figures sentenced to more than six years in jail for subversion have challenged ruling over plot to topple government.

Hong Kong national security law

Beijing voices support for jailing of 45 opposition activists

Central government’s liaison office also condemns US and other countries for ‘attacks’ against judicial system.

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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Subversion sentences close difficult chapter as Hong Kong rule of law prevails

Justice neither delayed nor denied in Hong Kong’s longest-running national security case that saw jail terms for 45 opposition figures.

Elsa Wu, foster mother of defendant Hendrick Lui, holds up a banner reading “The righteous shall live; the wicked shall perish”, ahead of the sentencing hearing. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

US threatens sanctions: what Hong Kong can expect after the jailing of 45 activists

The Post reviews how Hong Kong was caught in China-US geopolitical crosshairs and the impact of restrictive measures on the city.

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Former academic Benny Tai has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for organising an unauthorised legislative “primary” election. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong national security law

Video | US threatens new sanctions on Hong Kong officials

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong slams US over fresh sanctions vow after activists jailed

US ‘taking steps’ to impose visa restrictions on ‘multiple Hong Kong officials’ after 45 activists jailed in landmark national security trial.

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The jailed opposition activists and politicians are taken back to prison after sentencing on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

45 Hong Kong activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to topple government

Former legal scholar and ‘mastermind’ Benny Tai receives 10-year prison term.

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The defendants head back to jail in a prison vehicle. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: when will jailed activists in security trial be released?

Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: court rules subversion plot as severe as violent attack on government

Threat of unofficial ‘primary’ election justifies stiff sentences on 45 former politicians and activists, three High Court judges say.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: supporters bid farewell to jailed opposition figures

Those who made it into packed public gallery said their goodbyes.

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A supporter of one of the defendants, social worker Hendrick Lui, holds up a protest sign outside West Kowloon Court in Cheung Sha Wan before the sentencing hearing. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong 47: dozens queue outside court ahead of sentencing of 45 opposition activists

Police have stepped up security since the weekend, ahead of final hearing in biggest prosecution under Beijing-decreed national security law.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: lawyer suggests looking to mainland court precedent, creates stir

City’s national security law and mainland’s criminal code are enacted by the same legislative body, defence counsel Cheung Yiu-leung says.

Hong Kong protests

Benny Tai’s pre-Hong Kong security law actions relevant for sentencing: judges

Judges reject defence claim over past conduct tied to unofficial Legco ‘primary’ held in month after Beijing-imposed law took effect.

Benny Tai has always been an advocate for non-violence, his lawyer has argued. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: Benny Tai’s lawyers ask for 2-year jail term for subversion

Judges doubtful over defence claim that Tai played ‘rather limited’ role in plan to bring down government through unofficial Legco ‘primary’.

Police on guard outside West Kowloon Court. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong courts

Mitigation pleas for 5 convicted over 2020 unofficial Legco primary to start

Legal academic Benny Tai and four others to appear at West Kowloon Court on Tuesday, with lawyers to plead for lighter sentences.

Hong Kong national security law

John Lee urges Hongkongers to stay vigilant against national security threats

Chief Executive John Lee says criminals will use excuses to mislead public and engage in actions endangering national security.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: 14 found guilty, 2 cleared over election plot to topple government

Three High Court judges find unofficial ‘primary’ election part of a wider plot to ‘undermine, destroy or overthrow’ government by creating constitutional crisis.

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Defendants leave West Kowloon Court in a prison vehicle on Thursday after the verdicts were delivered. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court to rule on 16 opposition figures over plot to subvert state power

Group is among 47 people prosecuted for what Beijing calls a ‘blatant challenge’ to the law after estimated 610,000 voted in July 2020 to pick candidates for Legco election.

A group of 16 opposition politicians and activists are among 47 people prosecuted for what Beijing called a “blatant challenge” to the law following a July 2020 poll. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: court hears closing submissions over subversion allegations

Hong Kong 47: Prosecution tells court ‘unlawful means’ do not require an element of violence to put country’s safety at risk.

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Rights vs security: whether Hong Kong or US, all must find their own balance

Complex domestic factors are at play, as seen in the US extradition demand for Assange and Hong Kong’s protest crackdown. The proper forum for human rights protection should be the jurisdictions’ judiciary.

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