UK court convicts and jails two men for spying for Hong Kong and China
Two dual Chinese-British nationals have been jailed in the United Kingdom after being convicted of spying on pro-democracy dissidents living in Britain. The case was heard at London's Old Bailey and is being described as the first conviction in Britain for spying for China. The men were sentenced on Thursday after a verdict last month.Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, 66, was jailed for eight years, while Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, 41, received a 10-year sentence. The court heard that the pair carried out surveillance on targets between December 2023 and May 2024 on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China. Wai,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 15:34 LONDON
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UK Court of Appeal backs Palestine Action ban as arrests continue in London
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, keeping the ban in place after a legal challenge by the group. Police also made further arrests of protesters outside the court in London as supporters gathered following the ruling. The decision means the designation remains in force for now, with the group still barred under UK terrorism law.The judgment was issued by a five-judge panel that included the two most senior judges in England and Wales. In its ruling, the court said it was a "fundamental mistake" to overlook what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 15:06 LONDON
