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212. For D25, based on his role in the Scheme, 7 years (84 months) would be adopted as the notional starting point. A full one-third discount would be given for his plea. A further 3 months would be given for his ignorance of the law. We however did not think further discount could be given for his past service given the fact that he had two criminal records. No doubt that ought to have been taken into consideration in the past.
213. For the offence D25 stands convicted, he is sentenced to 4 years and 5 months’ (53 months) imprisonment.
D26 Cheung Ho-sum
214. D26 is now aged 31, a former District Councillor. He has a clear record.
215. D26 was elected to the Tuen Mun District Council in November 2019. He identified himself to be a member of the localist resistance camp. In his lengthy hand written mitigation letter, D26 expressed his remorse and reflected deeply upon the effect of his acts to the society. During remand, he had experienced the joy and sadness of the circle of life of his family. He was pursuing a PhD programme. Mitigation letters from his wife, mother, school teachers and university professors had been submitted. They asked the Court for leniency.
216. Together with Leung Fong-wai Fergus (D7) and Chow Ka-Shing (D37), they initiated the IWR Declaration. In addition to that, he also attended the press conference held by the localist resistance camp on 15 July 2020.
