Hong Kong activists granted bail after prosecutors drop appeal against release

Four members

Four members of the group of 47 Hong Kong activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion have been granted bail after prosecutors dropped an appeal against a decision to temporarily release them.

Under the national security case, the 47 activists – aged 23 to 64 – who say they are campaigning to protect democracy in Hong Kong are set to stand trial on charges of being part of a “vicious plot” to “overthrow” the government. If convicted, they could face sentences of up to life in prison.

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