Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon's UK lawyers call for meeting with Rishi Sunak
BBC News, Hong Kong
In the letter, seen by the BBC, Mr Lai's international legal team say they want to discuss "potential ways to secure Mr Lai's release".Jimmy Lai has already been in detention for two years, facing numerous charges. In December he was sentenced to an additional five years and nine months for breaking a lease agreement at the newspaper's headquarters.Mr Lai founded pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.
"He is a British citizen who is in jail for championing these values we all take for granted that are sacrosanct to all of us," the 28-year-old said of his father.The Hong Kong government has tried to block Timothy Owen KC from representing Mr Lai However, the national security law makes it easier to prosecute protesters and critics say has reduced the city's autonomy.Mr Lai's national security law case has been adjourned to September 2023 with a ruling over who is allowed to represent him pending.
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