Zhou Haoding denounced that former Citizen Party judges should not consider political cases Guo Rongkeng approves politicized judicial organs

Political situation

Written by: Liu Jinhua

2020-04-24 19:31

The Finance Committee held a meeting today (24th) to consider the establishment of five permanent posts in the judiciary, including three judicial posts for district court judges, to strengthen the judicial manpower establishment of the Family Court and other projects. In his speech, the DAB Zhou Haoding raised recent reports that a permanent magistrate was a member of the Citizen Party and had been elected to the district council and was elected. He questioned how to ensure that the judiciary clearly implements the judge's conduct guidelines if the person is appointed.

Guo Rongkeng of the Citizen Party rebutted that in the case before the Court of Appeal to consider whether the masking law was constitutional, one of the judges used to be a member of the Citizen Party, but the judge still tried the case, describing Zhou ’s statement as "ridiculous and ignorant." If a judge once voted for Guo in the election, "Is it not possible to be a person in the judiciary?" He believes that the political tendency of the judge should not be accused or guessed, otherwise it will be a politicized judicial organ.

Ms. Liu Yanhua, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Judiciary, replied that the judge will work in accordance with the judicial oath. There is also an established mechanism to avoid the absence.

Zhou Haoding believes that if judges have political attitudes, they should not try cases related to political attitudes, such as the criminal cases of the anti-revision movement. He also pointed out that the judge's concept may be the same as the "unlawful" criminal offender's concept. If a similar case is tried, the public will question its credibility and neutrality and require the judge not to try the relevant case.

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He Junyao asked Guo to clarify that the three judges of the Appeals Tribunal were former members of the Citizen Party, but Guo refused. Zhou Haoding rebuked Guo for "not being able to represent the legal profession again and look at the judge's behavior guidelines himself", adding that the magistrate was running in the name of the Citizen Party and had made political expressions and was not suitable for hearing related cases. In the future, cases involving the anti-amendment movement include the political attitude of "unlawful justice", so the judge is required not to consider these cases. Zhou also criticized the Citizen Party for "overthrowing the rule of law in Hong Kong." He also said whether Guo wanted "all Citizens can be judges," and then made a partial ruling.

Yang Yueqiao rebuked Zhou Haoding for "appointing the officer to ask you for approval? Have you ever asked you?", Saying that the Judiciary's decision will not be directed by Zhou. (Photo by Liang Pengwei)

Yang Yueqiao pointed out that Zhou Haoding "privately communicated with Liang Zhenying", accusing him of "when it is your turn to take charge of the judiciary, and send an official to examine the case?" Do you approve? Have you ever asked you? " He Junyao added that Zhou only asked the judge to declare, and he didn't need to go online to attack Zhou Haoding.

Afterwards, the chairman of the Finance Committee, Chen Jianbo, reminded Members that dissatisfied remarks "just talk about one round". Don't waste time at the meeting. I hope everyone will continue to discuss the motion. Later, many Members will continue to review the motion.

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