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Who is Jimmy Lai? 'Prisoner of conscience' who has endured 1,600 days behind bars
Jimmy Lai has been in prison for his role in pro-democracy protests since 2020. His trial has faced lengthy delays, but is scheduled to resume. Here is all you need to know.
Lai during a protest in 2019
Protesters clash with riot police in 2019. Pic: Reuters
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Jimmy Lai pictured arriving at court in December 2020. Pic: AP
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Lai shouts slogan before he is taken away by police in 2014. Pic: Reuters
Lai arriving at court in 2020. Pic: AP
Sebastien Lai handing a letter into 10 Downing Street in March
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