Macao’s first national security case since 2009 has ignited global concern as a 69-year-old former lawmaker, Au, faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly spreading false information to overseas groups to incite hatred against Beijing. His arrest has exposed troubling restrictions—including denied access to his family’s chosen lawyer, removal of protest-related books from his home, and even blocked consular visits—despite his belief in judicial fairness. While Hong Kong has seen over 400 arrests under its security law, Macao’s legal system, with its opaque procedures and court-appointed lawyers, appears even more restrictive. Critics fear this case signals a dangerous erosion of legal independence and transparency, with the trial still pending amid mounting fears of injustice.
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