President
of UK’s Supreme Court suggested that British judges might not be able
to continue to serve if the National Security Law casts judicial independence and Hong Kong’s
rule of law into doubt.
Economic Journal Insight South China Morning Post Technically, reappointed. Tang previously served as the district's head from 2008-11, when he was chief secretary.
As well as being charged with secession under the national security law, Chung also faces two charges of money laundering and one of conspiring to publish seditious materials. Chung was denied bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for 7 January 2021. HKFP
“Three of Hong Kong’s most senior judges told Reuters that the independent judiciary, the cornerstone of the city’s broad freedoms, is in a fight for its survival.” Full text of report .
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