US EditionRule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust’ than any single case: chief justice
Chief Justice Cheung emphasized judicial independence, warned against interference, and stated Hong Kong's rule of law is stronger than any single case outcome.
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Calls to free pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai go against rule of law, says Hong Kong’s top judge
Hong Kong’s top judge has criticised calls for the release of Jimmy Lai after the pro-democracy media mogul’s conviction on foreign collusion and sedition charges, saying that such demands “strike at the very heart of the rule of law.” Chief Justice Andrew Cheung. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Addressing the ceremonial opening of the legal year on Monday, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung defended the integrity of the city’s courts against wide-ranging c…
Newtalk News: The West Kowloon Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong recently delivered its verdict in the case of Jimmy Lai, founder of Next Media Group, who was accused by the Hong Kong government of violating the Hong Kong National Security Law. The West Kowloon Magistrates' Court completed the mitigation proceedings on the 13th of this month, but has not yet set a final date for sentencing. Regarding Jimmy Lai's future, Deutsche Welle interviewed …
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