An unemployed man received a suspended jail sentence for reposting a social media call to boycott the Hong Kong Legislative Council election, violating election laws.

An unemployed man has received a suspended jail sentence for reposting a social media post by a fugitive inciting the Hong Kong public to boycott the Legislative Council election last year. Before suspending the punishment for 24 months, West Kowloon Court on Monday handed down a two-month jail term to Lam Kin-sik, 67, after he admitted to violating the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance. During the election period between October and December 7, 2025, Lam shared a post from...