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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Maya Yang

Jimmy Lai sentencing – as it happened

Jimmy Lai Sebastien Lai Hong Kong National Security Sir Keir Starmer United Kingdom
Jimmy Lai, pictured here in 2021, was sentenced to 20 years in prison at West Kowloon magistrates’ court in Hong Kong on Monday. Follow the latest reaction, live.
Jimmy Lai, pictured here in 2021, was sentenced to 20 years in prison at West Kowloon magistrates’ court in Hong Kong on Monday. Follow the latest reaction, live. Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP

We are going to end our live coverage of Jimmy Lai’s sentencing now. Thanks for following along. You can read our full report of the day here:

The International Press Institute has also issued a statement criticising Jimmy Lai’s 20-year prison sentence, saying:

"The IPI global network stands together in strongly condemning this outrageous and inhumane prison sentence for Jimmy Lai. This sentence only shows the lengths Chinese authorities will go to stifle press freedom and democracy in Hong Kong.

Jimmy’s unwavering commitment to press freedom — in the face of brutal conditions — has made him a powerful symbol of courage and resilience worldwide. IPI will continue to work with our press freedom allies around the world to push for his immediate release. We strongly urge the UK, US.and other states to use all diplomatic means at their disposal to secure Lai’s release on humanitarian grounds.”

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