Macao Sentences Pro-Democracy Lawmaker to 12.5 Years in First National Security Case
Macao judges sentenced a former pro-democracy lawmaker to 12.5 years in prison in the city's first ever national security prosecution.
POLICY WIRE — Macao, Macao — A court in Macao has issued a 12.5-year prison sentence to a former pro-democracy lawmaker. This ruling marks the first time the administrative region has utilized its national security legislation in a criminal case.
The individual, who served as a prominent politician and activist campaigner, faced the charges following proceedings under the security statutes. The verdict represents a significant legal precedent for the territory’s judicial framework.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)





