HONG KONG – A marathon court hearing for 47 democracy activists charged under Hong Kong’s national security law entered its fourth day on Thursday, as the court deliberates whether the defendants will be granted bail.

The mass case is the most sweeping action taken against the city’s pro-democracy camp since the security law was implemented last June.

The activists were charged and detained on Sunday over their involvement in an unofficial primary election last year that authorities say was part of a plot to paralyze Hong Kong’s government.

The bail proceedings ongoing since Monday have lasted often a full day and at times into the morning, and several defendants have fallen ill.

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