15 Hong Kong dissidents granted bail, but remain in custody pending review 1 minute read
By Shirley Lau
Hong Kong, Mar 4 (efe-epa).- A Hong Kong court on Thursday granted bail to 15 of the 47 dissidents charged with subversion under the controversial national security law after a marathon hearing that lasted four days, although they were sent back to custody for 48 hours while the prosecution sought a review of the decision.
After the West Kowloon court granted bail to the 15 accused, prosecutors immediately appealed the decision, and as per local laws, the dissidents have to remain in custody for 48 hours while the Supreme Court decides on their release.
Conceden la libertad bajo fianza a 15 de los 47 hongkoneses acusados de subversión
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Conceden fianza a 15 de los acusados en Hong Kong pero seguirán bajo custodia
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