The government in Hong Kong is considering an appeal against some of the sentences in the trial against opposition ex-politicians and activists. According to Security Secretary Chris Tang, the prison sentences of up to ten years for 45 of the 47 defendants reflect the seriousness of the offenses. However, the government reserves the right to take a closer look at the individual cases to possibly appeal. „As for the sentences for specific individuals, we will thoroughly examine the reasons for the verdict before deciding whether to appeal and ask for longer prison sentences,“ Tang said.