UK lawyers feel ripples of Chinese sanctions on Essex Court Chambers
When Beijing imposed sanctions on Essex Court Chambers, it was not only striking at the heart of the British legal establishment. It was also chalking up a victory in its battle to pressure international business to mute criticism of its domestic affairs, particularly its policy towards the Uyghurs of Xinjiang.
Lawyers say the sanctions could give China influence over who a firm chooses to assign to their international arbitrations. It could also make solicitors think twice about instructing Essex Court.
Analysts also warned it could lead to self-censorship in the UK legal industry, with firms and chambers wary of being associated with anyone who works for groups or individuals critical of China.
Source: FT #Apr05
https://www.ft.com/content/e6ab6819-6040-4b7f-b579-3a51658f7a4b
#UKLaywers #Legal #UK #China
When Beijing imposed sanctions on Essex Court Chambers, it was not only striking at the heart of the British legal establishment. It was also chalking up a victory in its battle to pressure international business to mute criticism of its domestic affairs, particularly its policy towards the Uyghurs of Xinjiang.
Lawyers say the sanctions could give China influence over who a firm chooses to assign to their international arbitrations. It could also make solicitors think twice about instructing Essex Court.
Analysts also warned it could lead to self-censorship in the UK legal industry, with firms and chambers wary of being associated with anyone who works for groups or individuals critical of China.
Source: FT #Apr05
https://www.ft.com/content/e6ab6819-6040-4b7f-b579-3a51658f7a4b
#UKLaywers #Legal #UK #China
Legal experts question Beverley McLachlin’s position at Hong Kong court
When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
So long as people like Ms. McLachlin sit on the court, “we know that our judiciary is working very well because they might not otherwise want to be part of our judicial system.”
Source: The Globe and Mail #Mar13
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-legal-experts-question-beverley-mclachlins-position-at-hong-kong-court/
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When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
So long as people like Ms. McLachlin sit on the court, “we know that our judiciary is working very well because they might not otherwise want to be part of our judicial system.”
Source: The Globe and Mail #Mar13
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-legal-experts-question-beverley-mclachlins-position-at-hong-kong-court/
#Legal #McLachlin #HongKong #Court