Hong Kong convicts 14 democracy activists inbiggest national security case | BBC News

A Hong Kong court has found 14 democracy activistsguilty of subversion and acquitted two in the biggestnational security case.

They are among 47 who were charged in 2021 withtrying to "overthrow" the government by organising an unofficial election.

Their arrest marked the biggest crackdown under theNational Security Law imposed by China in 2020.

Beijing says the law is essential for Hong Kong'sstability but rights groups say it has crushed civilliberties and created a climate of fear.