Jimmy Lai's Trial Delayed Due to Health Concerns

The article discusses Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon who has been imprisoned for over 1,600 days for his role in pro-democracy protests. Lai, a British citizen, was arrested in 2020 and charged with collusion with foreign forces and sedition under colonial-era laws. His trial has faced lengthy delays but is set to resume in Hong Kong. The article provides background on Lai's life, his involvement in the 2019 protests, and his imprisonment, including his solitary confinement and health concerns. The British government has expressed concern over Lai's imprisonment, with the current Labour government making his release a 'priority'.

The trial of Jimmy Lai, former media owner and founder of Apple Daily, has been postponed until Monday due to concerns over his heart condition. Lai, 77, experienced heart palpitations while in prison, prompting his defence team to inform the court. The West Kowloon Court judges adjourned the national security trial just as closing submission proceedings were about to begin. Lai's defence team had previously sought permission for his absence from the remainder of the trial, but this was rejected by the judges. The prosecution noted that while Lai could be provided with necessary medication, a Holter monitor to detect irregular heartbeats could not be immediately arranged.

The final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial in Hong Kong have been delayed due to health concerns. Lai, the 77-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, has been charged with colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiring with others to issue seditious publications. He faces up to life imprisonment if convicted. The trial was postponed after Lai's lawyer reported that he had experienced heart palpitations, and the judges ordered him to receive medical treatment first.