Hong Kong scraps early release for national security convicts

Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 26, 2024

Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that people convicted on national security charges would no longer be eligible for early release for good behaviour, under a new law enacted by the city's authorities over the weekend. His comments came after local media reported that democracy activist Ma Chun-man, who was convicted in 2021 for "incitement of secession" and was expected to be released Monday,