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Raymond Chan Chi-chuen

Raymond Chan Chi-chuen
The latest news and top stories on Raymond Chan Chi-chuen. A prominent figure in Hong Kong politics, he served as a Legislative Council member from 2012 to 2020 and was Chairman of the People Power party. Known as "Slow Beat" from his radio career, he was Hong Kong’s first openly gay legislator and a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights. He resigned from the Legislative Council in 2020 in protest of an extended term. Currently, he is appealing his conviction for conspiracy to subvert state power, stemming from his involvement in a 2020 democratic primary.
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 court dismisses appeals of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

Hong Kong court to rule on appeals of 12 jailed activists on February 23

Court will also rule on one acquitted defendant in city’s largest national security trial of 47 opposition figures over illegal ‘primary’ election.

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