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starting point, given his role, would similarly be one of 15 years (180 months) imprisonment. Given the importance of his evidence, we were minded to grant a 50% discount to D2 for testifying for the prosecution. Further, it was not disputed that D2 withdrew from the Scheme once he came to know that red flag had been raised by the Hong Kong and China officials. He also went to see D3 and tried to persuade the latter to withdraw. As such we granted D2 an additional 5% credit for that. This additional 5% would also include the discount for his ignorance of the law and his past contribution to public service.
53. For the sole offence D2 stands convicted, he is therefore sentenced to 6 years and 9 months’ (81 months) imprisonment.
D3 Chiu Ka-yin Andrew
54. D3 is now aged 39 and married. He served as chairperson of the Hong Kong Society of Accredited Mediators and Vice-President of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre. He has a clear record.
55. D3 had been a member of the Democratic Party since 2004. He had served as a member of the Eastern District Council for Taikoo Shing West since 2008. Prior to his arrest, he was the Vice Chairman of the Eastern District Council. At all material times D3 was the Convener of Power for Democracy. Reference is also made to D3’s background and career as stated in our Reasons for Verdict.
56. Concerning the present case, D3 entered a timely plea of guilty at the committal and subsequently gave evidence for the prosecution at the trial. His evidence was summarized in our Reasons for
