On 28 February 2020, Lee was arrested for his involvement in a pro-democracy march on 31 August 2019, which was part of the protests sparked by the extradition bill and had been classified by police as illegal assembly. A few hours later, he was released on bail, as were the other arrestees Jimmy Lai and Yeung Sum. The cases were scheduled to be heard at Eastern Law Court on 5 May 2020. On 18 April, Lee was one of the 15 Hong Kong high-profile democracy figures arrested on suspicion of organizing, publicizing or taking part in several unauthorized assemblies between August and October 2019 during the anti-extradition bill protests. On 1 April 2021, Lee was convicted, along with six other pro-democracy advocates, for his role in a rally on 18 August 2019. On 16 April, Lee was sentenced to 14 months in jail for his role in this and another August 2019 rally. See also List of graduates of University of Hong Kong References External links Hong Kong Legislative Council's website on Hon Lee Cheuk-yan Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions' election campaign website 1957 births Alumni of the University of Hong Kong Alumni of St. John's College, University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions Living people Hong Kong social democrats Hong Kong trade unionists Hong Kong Christians Charter 08 signatories The Frontier (Hong Kong) politicians Labour Party (Hong Kong) politicians Politicians from Shanghai HK LegCo Members 1991–1995 HK LegCo Members 1995–1997 HK LegCo Members 1998–2000 HK LegCo Members 2000–2004 HK LegCo Members 2004–2008 HK LegCo Members 2008–2012 HK LegCo Members 2012–2016 Hong Kong political prisoners