Jeremy Poon
Jeremy Poon is a judge in the High Court of Hong Kong, known for overseeing significant cases related to the region's political landscape, particularly those involving the implementation of the national security law. He recently confirmed the prison sentences of twelve pro-democracy activists, which has drawn international attention and criticism regarding the state of civil liberties in Hong Kong.
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Judges Jeremy Poon, Anthea Pang and Derek Pang said in the judgement that they allowed the appeal from Lai.
HK court overturns Jimmy Lai’s conviction for fraud
Taiwan· 2026-02-26
Judge Jeremy Poon announced the validation of appeals and annulment of verdicts in Jimmy Lai's case.
A Hongkong, Jimmy Lai, figure prodémocratie, voit sa condamnation pour fraude annulée
France· 2026-02-26
Judges Jeremy Poon, Derek Pang and Anthea Pang wrote in their judgement that the defendants were part of a conspiracy.
Hong Kong Court of Appeals upholds jail for 12 activistsTaiwan· 2026-02-23
Jeremy Poon is the judge who confirmed the prison sentences of the pro-democracy activists.
Hongkong : la cour d’appel confirme les peines d’emprisonnement de douze militants prodémocratieFrance· 2026-02-23