Search in Hong Kong, stage: punish
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1 incident matches this view.
Country: Hong Kong, RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Insult and defamation laws (1)
Stage: Punish (1)
Outcome: Upheld by a court (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: John Lee
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Hong Kong court convicts Stand News editors of sedition | Hong Kong (RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | John Lee | Upheld by a court (September 26, 2024) |