The overseas judge of the final court said that if the rule of law is damaged, Lam Cheng will leave Hong Kong, rebutting: Hong Kong's judicial system is still stable

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Written by: Zhai Ruimin

2021-03-23 ​​11:57

Last update date: 2021-03-23 ​​12:00

The overseas non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal and the President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Wei Yande, attended the video conference of the Constitutional Committee of the House of Lords and said that if Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law are impaired or become no longer able to serve conscientiously, he He will not continue to serve as a judge in Hong Kong, and will not nominate other judges to come to Hong Kong.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor met with reporters before attending the guild this morning (23) and was asked about the explanation.

She said that Wei Yande's remarks that day were pertinent, but only said "if", that is, this is not the case today.

She believes that the relevant remarks are merely a demonstration of attitude. If one day Hong Kong’s judicial independence does not exist and the judge’s decision is interfered by the executive authorities, as a respected judge, of course, he must display an attitude, emphasizing that there is no such situation today.

Lam Cheng said that one of the ways to demonstrate the independence of the judiciary is to appoint a group of outstanding judicial officers. Hong Kong is unique in this regard. Because Hong Kong has the power of final adjudication, the Basic Law allows the Court of Final Appeal to appoint people from other common law regions as non-permanent judges.

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Refers to Hong Kong's unique right of final adjudication

In response, Lam Cheng stated that he has repeatedly emphasized that Hong Kong's independent judicial power is an important part of the entire rule of law; Hong Kong, as a financial and commercial litigation center, cannot be separated from judicial independence.

Lam Cheng said that one of the ways to demonstrate the independence of the judiciary is to appoint a group of outstanding judicial personnel. Hong Kong is unique in this respect because Hong Kong has the power of final adjudication and the Basic Law allows the Court of Final Appeal to appoint persons from other common law areas. As a non-permanent judge.

She described that Hong Kong has been very fortunate over the past two decades and has invited very good top judicial personnel to Hong Kong, emphasizing that this tradition is very important.

The overseas non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal and the President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Wei Yande recently stated that if Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law are compromised, or it becomes impossible to serve conscientiously, he will not continue to serve as a judge in Hong Kong and will not nominate him. Other judges come to Hong Kong.

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Lam Cheng said with a smile that she said that the independence of the judiciary had not been affected, and everyone would certainly not believe it. Later, he quoted another non-permanent judge from the United Kingdom, Shun Yaoxin, who wrote an article in a newspaper recently.

Cen Yaoxin said in the article that so far the Chinese and Hong Kong governments have not done anything to interfere with judicial independence. He also pointed out that British politicians should not undermine Hong Kong's judicial independence or engage in political boycotts.

Lin Zheng finally stated that according to the remarks of Wei Yande and Shum Yaoxin, "it can be seen that the judicial system in Hong Kong is very stable."

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Lin Zheng said that when they come back to accept legal sanctions, the government will act in accordance with the law. She said that it is not appropriate to comment on every case, and emphasized that the individual's due rights will be safeguarded.

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