Although social unrest has subsided, there have been many incidents of harassment and intimidation of judicial officers in recent years.
In his speech today (24th), the President of the Law Society of Hong Kong, Mr. Chan Chak-ming, criticized in his speech at the annual legal ceremony that these actions attempt to unduly influence the independent judgment procedure of judges and damage the international reputation of Hong Kong's sound legal and judicial system. In 2018, six non-permanent judges from other common law jurisdictions agreed to extend their terms, showing their support and confidence in the Hong Kong judiciary.
Alleging that Hong Kong has continued to intimidate judges in recent years
In his speech, Chen Zeming mentioned that in recent years, Hong Kong has continued to publicly violate the law, intimidate judges and legal practitioners, abuse judges with graffiti names, call or send letters to threaten the personal safety of judicial officers, impulsive and unfounded public criticism of the court. Sentencing, and events of political interference with the independence of the legal profession and the criminal justice system.
believes that this is a detriment to the reputation of the judicial system
He believes that these acts are an attempt to unduly influence the independent judgment process of judges, damage the international reputation of Hong Kong's sound legal and judicial system, and isolate Hong Kong from outstanding senior judges from all over the world who serve as non-permanent judges in the Court of Final Appeal. The judges' longstanding support for Hong Kong.
The failures of these events, however, underscore the strength of Hong Kong's legal and judicial system.
6 non-permanent courts remained in office last year
He also mentioned that in the past year, six non-permanent judges from other common law jurisdictions have agreed to extend their terms, including the former chief justices of Australia and Canada, as well as the two former presidents of the UK Supreme Court. The support and confidence of the Hong Kong judiciary.
The first batch of qualified lawyers in the Greater Bay Area are undergoing internship training
He also believes that the opportunities brought by the country's "14th Five-Year Plan" and other development plans of the country, such as the development of the Greater Bay Area and the "Belt and Road" initiative, will bring a huge market to the legal profession. A batch of Hong Kong lawyers who have obtained the qualifications in the Greater Bay Area are undergoing practical training. When they start practicing, their clients can expand to the entire Greater Bay Area. Lawyers who wish to take their legal practice to a higher level can explore many opportunities in Hong Kong.
Representatives from the legal profession attended the opening of the Legal Year at the Court of Final Appeal.
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