Security tight as crowds gather outside HK court for subversion hearing

Security tight as crowds gather outside HK court for subversion hearing. - Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters): About 1,000 people gathered outside a Hong Kong court on Monday (March 1) ahead of the hearing for 47 democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, as authorities intensify a crackdown under the city's national security law.

The activists are accused of organising and participating in an unofficial primary poll last July aimed at selecting the strongest candidates for a legislative council election that the government later postponed, citing the coronavirus.