Hong Kong court delays release of pro-democracy activists

They are among 47 people who were charged under a national security law imposed on the Chinese territory last year by the ruling Communist Party after pro-democracy protests.

Supporters of the 47 pro-democracy activists (AP/Vincent Yu)

A group of 11 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists accused of subversion will stay in jail for at least another five days while judges consider whether to release them on bail, a court has said.

The group, which includes three former legislators, will have hearings on Thursday and on March 13, the High Court said. A court agreed this week to release them but prosecutors appealed against the decision.