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Hong Kong chief executive knows he will be judged on performance of economy and improving livelihoods in the face of geopolitical uncertainties.
Justice is being delayed in Hong Kong as system battles to cope with numbers resulting from 2019 civil unrest and passing of national security law in 2020.
Sumption’s reasons behind his resignation from the city’s top court have put the focus on the need to strictly uphold judicial independence.
There is need to strengthen Hong Kong’s pool of foreign judges after two Britons and a Canadian announce resignations, sparking renewed legal debate.
The city must be grateful for the expertise and service these members of the judiciary have provided, but they have served their historic purpose.
Those that remain must continue to deliver strong judgments that demonstrate their independence and protect the city’s rights.
After 14 defendants are found guilty of subversion and two acquitted under the national security law, Hong Kong judges have explained in detail the reasoning behind their decisions.
- A worsening macroeconomic environment is prompting offshore creditors to hasten restructuring efforts, triggering a surge in lawsuits, according to industry experts
Man allegedly tried to kill his wife and three daughters by burning charcoal at a public housing flat earlier this week.
Sources warn that anyone seen wearing seditious clothing on 27th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule could face arrest.
Three former employees and three current ones ask Labour Tribunal to help resolve unpaid salaries amid parent organisation’s fraud scandal.
Judges reject defence claim over past conduct tied to unofficial Legco ‘primary’ held in month after Beijing-imposed law took effect.
Readers discuss why the city is a near-utopia for prospective undergraduates, the resignation of Hong Kong’s British judges, and a holistic approach to youth mental health.
Judges doubtful over defence claim that Tai played ‘rather limited’ role in plan to bring down government through unofficial Legco ‘primary’.
Legal academic Benny Tai and four others to appear at West Kowloon Court on Tuesday, with lawyers to plead for lighter sentences.
British Supreme Court rulings say ‘lawful excuse’ applies where authorities are found to have violated basic rights of accused.
Chow Hang-tung argues that Madam Justice Anna Lai may be biased because judge’s knowledge of police allegations against the activist.
Ex-delivery worker Adam Ma – known as the ‘second-generation Captain America’ – asks High Court to order his immediate release.
In 1988, a man killed the son of a triad leader in Hong Kong because he hated his father. A year later, he was convicted for the murder and sentenced to death. He lost his appeal to overturn it in 1990.
The Shenzhen-based company has tried to restructure its debt for more than two years since it defaulted on US$12 billion of offshore debts since late 2021.
Former UBS director had taken earnings from prostitution, laundered it through luxury cars and properties while maintaining lavish lifestyle.
Sentencing judge cites psychological reports that states young victims suffered from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Au Kin-wai allegedly posted seditious videos to provoke hatred towards central and local authorities, with calls for ‘revolution’.
Surge in criminal work, including national security and 2019 protest trials, means 40 criminal cases put back because of shortage of judges in upper courts.
Light penalties and low conviction rates for health and safety violations not enough to deter safety breaches that risk workers’ welfare, Legco told
Alex Kwong, 29, also jumped bail just before his 15-day trial began in November 2015.
Wang Qingxia convicted of five charges related to overstaying in Hong Kong and forging university certificates to obtain entry permit.
Readers discuss the state of judicial independence in the city, the war crimes arrest warrants requested over Gaza, and where to host a Ukraine peace summit
Tommy Cheung is asking for more time to pay his creditor Colin Lai, after agreement to settle debt in monthly instalments fell through.
Commissioner of foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong also throws his weight behind current system.
Prosecution witness David Su says a man named ‘Steven’ was solely responsible for purchasing firearms and conceived idea years earlier.
Judge says graduate, 24, abused trust that union placed in him as its financial secretary, orders him to pay HK$220,000 in compensation.
Hong Kong Institute of Engineers says it wants to promote ‘reconciliation’ and give much-needed professionals a second chance after 2019 unrest convictions.
