Several U.S. congressmen sent a letter to President Biden earlier this month, urging Washington to sanction the judges and prosecutors designated by the "Hong Kong National Security Law".
The Hong Kong Bar Association expresses its deep concern over the joint letter, and expresses its strongest condemnation and deep regret at any attempt by anyone anywhere to interfere with the independent functioning of the judiciary and courts in Hong Kong.
The Department of Justice strongly condemns the blatant calls for sanctions on Hong Kong officials, judiciary and prosecutors, and attempts to interfere in the judicial process of the SAR, stressing that any country's use of "unilateral coercive measures" to suppress officials or individuals is not only contrary to international law and the framework of the United Nations, but also violates the The principle of non-intervention under international law.
The Bar Association pointed out that there is no doubt about the independence and integrity of Hong Kong judges. The selection and appointment of judges, as well as the execution of constitutional duties and responsibilities, do not involve any political considerations and are not subject to any interference.
The Association issued a statement this morning, saying that the independent and uninterrupted exercise of judicial power by the judiciary and its personnel is a crucial cornerstone of the rule of law society in Hong Kong and the world.
The Basic Law stipulates that the work of criminal prosecution is under the charge of the Department of Justice without any interference. The society also expects prosecutors to perform their constitutional functions fairly and lawfully.
The Association stated that neither the prosecution nor the defense should be subjected to undue pressure, which would directly and inappropriately interfere with the administration of justice and jeopardize the public's right to legal representation.
The Department of Justice pointed out that sovereign equality is the basic principle of international law, and the principle of non-intervention is the core concept of sovereign equality.
The spokesperson reminded that anyone who requests a foreign country to implement or conspire to implement it, or is instructed, controlled or financed by a foreign country to support the implementation of sanctions against China and Hong Kong, may commit the crime of colluding with a foreign country or foreign forces to endanger national security.
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