Martin Lee Chu-ming is a Hong Kong politician and barrister. He is the founding chairman of the United Democrats of Hong Kong and its successor, the Democratic Party, Hong Kong's flagship pro-democracy party. He was also a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong from 1985 to 1997 and from 1998 to 2008. Nicknamed the "Father of Democracy" in Hong Kong, he is recognised as one of the most prominent advocates for democracy and human rights in Hong Kong and China.
Martin Lee at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China meeting in April 2014
Lee with US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in 2009 to discuss the status of democracy in Hong Kong.
Martin Lee during the 2004 Legislative Council election campaign.
Martin Lee attended the "Five Constituencies Referendum" rally with Civic Party leader Audrey Eu and League of Social Democrats chairman Wong Yuk-man.
Democratic Party (Hong Kong)
The Democratic Party (DP) is a liberal political party in Hong Kong. The party generally sits at the centre of the Hong Kong political spectrum. Chaired by Lo Kin-hei, it is the flagship party in the pro-democracy camp and currently has no elected representatives in the District Councils.
Image: Martin Lee 2014 cut
Image: Yeung Sum in 2015
Image: Albert Ho 2014 cut
Image: Emily Lau Wai hing 2018