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Macao ex-lawmaker sentenced 12.5 years in first national security case

A former Macao lawmaker, Au, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in the first prosecution under Macao's 2009 national security law. The case marks a notable application of the law, signaling potential increased enforcement in the region. The verdict underscores Macao's alignment with broader national security priorities.

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NPR4 days agoMO, CNengCredibility 65%View source

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#national security #law enforcement #macao #china #sentencing

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Macao

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Chinacountry

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activeJustice2d ago

Macau: First National Security Law Subversion Sentence Issued

Au Kam San, a former pro-democracy legislator and activist, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for subversion under Macau's national security law. This marks the first conviction under the statute, signaling a tightening of political control and increased enforcement of security legislation in the territory. The transparency of the trial remains uncertain.

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