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Ex-lawmaker sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in closed-door trial in Macau

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Briefings

In November 2026, Macau sentenced 69-year-old former lawmaker Au Kam San to 12.5 years in prison for subverting state power and endangering national security. The trial was closed-door, with international observers and rights groups criticizing the verdict as a 'bogus prosecution' violating fair trial rights. Au served over 20 years in the Macau legislature and was detained since July 2025. His wife and daughter responded to the sentencing, while the EU and Justice Abroad condemned the conviction as eroding political pluralism. The case highlights tensions over Macau's national security law amendments and the transparency of judicial proceedings.

Key points

• Au Kam San was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in November 2026 for subverting state power and endangering national security under Macau's national security law.
• International observers and rights groups criticized the closed-door trial as a 'bogus prosecution' that violated the right to a fair trial.

Context

Macau recorded its first conviction under the city's national security law on November 6, 2026, sentencing 69-year-old former lawmaker Au Kam San to 12.5 years in prison. The trial was held behind closed doors, sparking international criticism regarding the fairness of the proceedings. Au served over 20 years in the Macau legislature and was detained since July 2025.

Limitations

Public details about specific foreign organizations Au Kam San conspired with remain unknown. The court did not disclose the names of foreign groups or the specific distorted information Au Kam San disseminated. The EU and Justice Abroad criticized the conviction but did not name the specific foreign entities involved.

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