UK Politicians Voice Concern, Call for Sanctions Over Sentencing of 3 Hong Kong Activists

Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab makes a statement on Hong Kong's national security legislation in London, on July 1, 2020. Hannah McKay/Reuters

The UK’s foreign secretary on Wednesday voiced concern after three Hong Kong activists were jailed. Parliamentarians and human rights advocates also condemned Beijing and the Hong Kong government. Some called for sanctions.

Joshua Wong, 24, Agnes Chow, 23, and Ivan Lam, 26, were jailed on Wednesday for their roles in a rally at anti-government protests on June 21 last year.