Second lawyer barred after defending Hong Kong democracy activist

Ren Quanniu, who acted for one of the 12 people who tried to flee territory by boat, says revocation is ‘groundless’

A second Chinese lawyer has lost his licence after defending a Hong Kong democracy activist charged with illegally leaving the territory.

Ren Quanniu, who represented one of 12 people caught attempting to flee Hong Kong to Taiwan by boat in August 2020, received a court notice on Tuesday revoking his right to practise.

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