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More than 80% of people convicted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) have been wrongly criminalized and should never have been charged in the first place, according to new research by Amnesty International published on the fifth anniversary of the law being enacted.

The organization’s analysis of 255 individuals targeted under national security legislation in Hong Kong since 30 June 2020 also showed that bail was denied in almost 90% of cases where charges were brought, and that those denied bail were forced to spend an average of 11 months in detention before facing trial.

 

For the first time, Israel has set up a special wing for spies, mostly immigrants from the former Soviet Union, accused of espionage and ties to Iranian intelligence. The prosecution says it won't seek the death penalty but has rejected proposals for plea bargains. Defense lawyers argue that their clients were merely tempted by easy money for taking a few photographs and are not ‘master spies.’ While the courts deliberate, a special Shin Bet unit (General Security Service) is working to stem the tide – including a youth outreach campaign. A special Shomrim report: Behind the scenes of Iranian espionage in Israel.

 

For the first time, Israel has set up a special wing for spies, mostly immigrants from the former Soviet Union, accused of espionage and ties to Iranian intelligence. The prosecution says it won't seek the death penalty but has rejected proposals for plea bargains. Defense lawyers argue that their clients were merely tempted by easy money for taking a few photographs and are not ‘master spies.’ While the courts deliberate, a special Shin Bet unit (General Security Service) is working to stem the tide – including a youth outreach campaign. A special Shomrim report: Behind the scenes of Iranian espionage in Israel.

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