Jimmy Lai conviction is ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong press freedom, says Amnesty – live

Group says guilty verdicts against incarcerated media tycoon also show city’s national security laws designed not to protect but ‘to silence’ peopleJimmy Lai verdict: Hong Kong pro-democracy figure convicted of national security offencesThe three high court judges have entered the courtroom and taken their seats.The hearing is due to begin and Lai has entered the court, news reports are saying, adding that he waved to his family. Continue reading…