About a government supporter who stabbed a journalist until she was critically injured, Judge #CheangKeiHong said: "a passionate lover of his community who has noble morals and cause. Bail granted!"
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About a protester who threw eggs at the police headquarters, judge: "go to jail for 21 months"
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Everything is upside down in #HongKong
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#CCP #jail #judiciary #independentjudiciary #judicialindependence #ruleoflaw #judge #english #meme #diyms

Concerns rise as Hong Kong implements a new law allowing enforcement of mainland Chinese court rulings, raising fears about erosion of the city's rule of law and judicial independence. Critics worry about the impact on Hong Kong's legal autonomy and international reputation.

The new law allowing enforcement of mainland Chinese court rulings in Hong Kong has negatively impacted the perception of its judicial system. Concerns about eroding judicial independence, diminished autonomy, uncertainty, and human rights issues have raised doubts about the fairness and independence of Hong Kong's judiciary.

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/01/29/mainland-court-orders-on-civil-commercial-matters-can-now-be-enforced-in-hong-kong/

#HongKong #JudicialSystem #Autonomy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw #JudicialIndependence

Former UK Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption resigned as an overseas non-permanent judge in Hong Kong's final court last week. In a BBC interview, he cited the disqualification of the 47 pro-democracy candidates as the "last straw" and expressed concerns about the city's transition into an "authoritarian state." Sumption stated that some judges seemed willing to ensure Beijing's crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong succeeded. He emphasized that the situation had reached a point where he believed his role in the final court served no useful purpose. Sumption's resignation highlights the growing concerns about the erosion of judicial independence in Hong Kong. #JonathanSumption #HongKongJudiciary #JudicialIndependence #Authoritarianism #Resignation

Former Australian Chief Justice Anthony Mason, who supports the retention of overseas judges in Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal, strongly rejects the attacks on former UK Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption's character by the Hong Kong government and Chinese authorities. Mason describes Sumption as a highly respected judge. Regarding Sumption's comments on the impact of the national security law on Hong Kong's rule of law, Mason believes that even if judges disagree with the law's provisions, including finding them harsh or violating human rights, they must still apply the law if it is valid. #JudicialIndependence #JonathanSumption #AnthonyMason #OverseasJudges #RuleOfLaw #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw

"David Neuberger's decision to stay on as a judge in Hong Kong while stepping down from his role as the Media Freedom Coalition legal expert has stirred concerns about court independence. This move has sparked questions about his impartiality, especially in matters concerning freedom of expression, intensifying worries about judicial autonomy in politically charged environments. Reporters Without Borders expressed disappointment, highlighting the potential impact on press freedom advocacy. #HongKong #JudicialIndependence"

香港司法獨立的爭議

前最高法院法官約翰·薩姆普頓（Lord Jonathan Sumption）指責香港的司法機構對政府“過於偏袒”，引發關注。他在播客中提到，最近的案件顯示司法機構似乎向政府低頭，特別是在47位民主派人士案中有14人被定罪的情況下。

薩姆普頓還提到《立場新聞》的煽動罪判決，認為在一個合理的自由社會中，報紙編輯應該可以批評政府，這是言論自由的基石。

政府否認這些指控，強調香港的司法獨立性和法治未有惡化。

Controversy Over Judicial Independence in Hong Kong

Former top court judge Lord Jonathan Sumption criticized the Hong Kong Judiciary for being "too partial" to the authorities. In a recent podcast, he noted that recent cases suggest the Judiciary is kowtowing to the government, especially with 14 out of 16 pro-democracy figures convicted in the 47 democrats case.

Sumption also commented on the Stand News sedition verdict, arguing that newspaper editors should be free to criticize the government, a fundamental aspect of free speech.

The government denies these claims, insisting on the independence of Hong Kong's judiciary and that the rule of law has not deteriorated.

#香港 #JudicialIndependence #人權 #HumanRights #言論自由 #FreeSpeech #法治 #RuleOfLaw #政治迫害 #PoliticalPersecution

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/10/22/hong-kongs-courts-are-independent-govt-says-after-ex-top-court-judge-says-judiciary-too-partial-to-authorities/