The sentences being given out is a joke. This wont create a deterrence. The big fishes need to get the death penalty only then will those below them fear the law.
So far, the convictions have been about illegal protest for the "ring leaders", not treason/secession. I suspect these are warning sentences, the next group of people trying to break the law will likely get heavier penalty going forward as their is no more toleration for this type of behavior from Beijing. It will be interesting what kinda penalty the people convicted under NSL will get.
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