Hong Kong will continue to invite foreign judges, says Lam, judicial system remains ‘hard as a rock’ despite UK judge resignation

Hong Kong will continue to invite foreign judges, says Lam, judicial system remains ‘hard as a rock’ despite UK judge resignation


Hong Kong’s chief executive has vowed to continue inviting foreign judges to the city’s courts, insisting Hong Kong’s legal system remains “hard as a rock” despite increasing concern for the rule of law.

Speaking on Tuesday at a regular weekly news conference, Chief Executive Carrie Lam dismissed international concerns about Hong Kong’s legal system, amid sweeping changes engendered by the national security law and the announcement that esteemed British judge Brenda Hale would step down. 

Lam said she wouldn’t speculate on Hale’s resignation announcement last…

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