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Hong Kong court hears pleas for leniency in sentencing of democracy activists

In Hong Kong, a court is moving closer to sentencing pro-democracy activists who were involved in an unofficial primary election. The activists, who were found guilty in the city's largest national security case, could potentially face life imprisonment. On Tuesday, the court started to hear pleas for leniency from some of the prominent activists.

What is the national security case that the pro-democracy activists are involved in?

The pro-democracy activists are involved in Hong Kong's biggest national security case.

What are the potential sentences that the activists could face?

The activists could face up to life in prison.

What is the purpose of the pleas for lenient sentences being heard in court?

The purpose of the pleas for lenient sentences is for the activists to request a less severe punishment from the court.