Hong Kong re-arrests dozens of pro-democracy activists under controversial law

The 47 arrested activists have struck a defiant tone (Picture: Getty/Reuters)Police in Hong Kong have re-arrested 47 pro-democracy activists under a controversial new law.The defendants allegedly violated the national security legislation imposed by China when they participated in unofficial election primaries for the region’s legislature last year.The former legislators and democracy advocates had been arrested in January but were later released. Now police say the defendants, including 3