47人案最後一批被告、初選新東選區候選人 9 人今日（9月2日）起求情，預計需時4天；包括受審後罪成的何桂藍、陳志全、鄒家成、林卓廷；以及認罪的劉頴匡、楊岳橋、范國威、呂智恆、林景楠。
《集誌社》取得劉頴匡親自撰寫的求情信全文。
劉頴匡（原文為英文，括號為中文翻譯）
I am well aware that I am facing a lengthy sentence for a serious crime. Yet it is still quite unrealistic for me. I had been taught to be a good citizen that cares about and engages in society. I tried my best to play my part but finally ended up in jail.
(我很清楚我因嚴重罪行而面臨長期監禁，這對我來說仍然很不真實。我一直被教導成為一個關心社會、參與社會的好公民，我盡力扮演自己的角色，最後卻入獄了。)
I am no opportunist that appeared in the political arena right after the 2019 social unrest. My social engagement can be traced back to 2013, when I first became a voluntary community officer in the office of a Sha Tin District Councillor. In 2015, I was hired as a full time assistant of another councillor. Since then, I was determined to commit myself to community service. I believed I could turn my beloved city into a better place through grassroots services and advocacies. I made many friends that shared the same insights as mine throughout the years. Most of them were young gentlemen independent from any political parties. (我不是 2019 年社會運動後才出現在政壇的機會主義者。我的社會參與可以追溯到 2013年，當時我為沙田區議員擔任義務社區幹事；2015年，我獲聘為另一名議員的全職助理。從那時起，我就下決心投身社區服務。我相信我可以透過基層服務、政策倡議，令我心愛的城市變成一個更美好的地方。多年來，我結識了許多與我有著相同理念的朋友，他們當中大多數都獨立於任何政黨。）
I participated in the Legco by-election in 2018 for the vacancy in the New Territories East constituency. My candidacy was disqualified by the Returning Officer, a decision that was later overturned by the court. In 2020, I decided to have another go. The Primary Election seemed both necessary and beneficial to me. As an independent candidate that had no support from political parties, I had very limited resources for the election. The Primary required much fewer resources than official election. It was also a good opportunity to eliminate major competitors from the pan democrats. In order to join and facilitate the Primary, I would agree to sign any documents required by the Organizers.（2018 年，我參與新界東立法會補選，選舉主任取消了我的候選資格，此決定後來被法院推翻。2020 年，我決定再試一次。初選對我來說是既有必要又有利，作為一個沒政黨支持的獨立候選人，我的選舉資源非常有限；而初選所需資源遠少於正式選舉，也是排除泛民主派主要競爭對手的好機會。為了參加和促成初選，我一定會同意簽署組織者要求的任何文件。）
I pleaded guilty because I must admit that I was aware of and agreed on the agenda put forward by D1. However, this agenda was never the focus of my campaign. On the contrary, in the election forum, I emphasised that the “35+” scheme was a “castle in the air” and that we should get prepared for the “35-” scenario instead. I formed a 9-person list in the Primary, which made it the largest list among all candidates. All teammates of mine were incumbent Sha Tin District Councillors. I stressed on our ability and experience in community service throughout the campaign. （我認罪是因為我承認我知悉並同意 D1 提出的計劃。然而，此計劃從來都非我的競選活動重點；相反，我在選舉論壇上強調「35+」計劃是「空中樓閣」，應為「35-」情況做準備。我在初選時提出 9 人名單，是所有參選人中最多人的名單，隊友都是當時的沙田區議員，在競選過程中我們一直強調社區服務方面的能力和經驗。）
I genuinely believed that the Primary would not be illegal. Many legal professionals endorsed it and even participated in it. Even the Police helped facilitate my campaign street booths and maintain order at the polling stations on 11 to 12 July 2020. These were to me all signals showing that the Primary was a legitimate one. I thought that the biggest risk was only disqualification. If I knew that I would be put into jail for the Primary, I would not have joined but opt for other ways to fight for the betterment of the society.（我真誠地相信初選不是違法。許多法律界人士都認同甚至參與其中，而警方亦為我的競選街站，以至在 2020 年 7 月 11 日和 12 日，為初選投票站維持秩序。這一切給予我的訊號，都是初選是合法。我一直以為最大的風險就是被取消資格。如果我知道會因初選而入獄，我一定不會參加，而是選擇其他方式為社會的進步而奮鬥。）
I am 30 years old now. It should be a golden age for me to build my own career and family. However, I could only spend my past 3 years in prison, and possibly many more years to come. It is not only a punishment for me, but also for the people who love me. I am particularly regretful to my girlfriend, who keeps taking care of me all along. In prison, I continue to equip myself for the future. I understand that there were many other ways to contribute to society besides politics. I plead for your lordships’ leniency so that I can fulfil my responsibilities as a boyfriend and as a Hong Kong citizen as soon as possible.（我今年已 30 歲。這原應是我建立自己事業和家庭的黃金時代。然而，我只能在監獄裡度過過去的三年，甚至還有很多年的監禁。這不僅是對我的懲罰，也是對愛我的人的懲罰。我特別愧對一直照顧我、陪伴我的女朋友。在監獄裡，我繼續為未來裝備自己。我明白除政治外，還有很多其他方式為社會做出貢獻。懇請法官閣下寬大處理，讓我能盡快履行身為男友和香港公民的責任。）
