Hong Kong arrests: who are the pro-democracy activists being targeted?

Authorities have detained 53 people, ranging from young people to political veterans, over an unofficial election primary

Hong Kong authorities arrested 53 people on Wednesday in an unprecedented crackdown over an unofficial election primary organised by pro-democracy parties last year. It was the largest mass arrest since the introduction of the national security law in June. The group, accused of subversion and facing penalties up to life in prison, included legislators and candidates, campaigners, pollsters, students and lawyers, ranging from young people to political veterans. The following are some of those reported to be arrested.

Benny Tai is a well-known activist and legal scholar, and co-organiser of the poll that drew 600,000 people out to vote. Tai had warned of a backlash at the time of the polls, saying everyone must be mentally prepared."