Pro-democracy activist Owen Chow is one of 14 convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion in a landmark national security case in May which drew international criticism. He faces up to life imprisonment.
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Chow, 27, and assistant solicitor Phyllis Woo, 30, were charged with “carrying an unauthorized article out of prison”. Chow is one of 14 convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion in a landmark national security case in May which drew international criticism. He faces up to life imprisonment. “Taking away documents or correspondence from a third party without notifying the CSD or not undergoing security checks will undoubtedly destroy the security check system in prisons,” Chui said.The “unauthorized article” was a complaint form which Chow gave to Woo during a legal visit at the Lai Chi Kok Reception Center on May 2 last year.
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