Beijing Rebukes UK Judge Amid Resignations from Hong Kong's Top Court

Jonathan Sumption and other foreign judges cite political pressures, prompting strong responses from Beijing and sparking debate on judicial independence.

• Beijing has criticized British judge Jonathan Sumption for his comments on Hong Kong's rule of law and political environment.
• Sumption and two other foreign judges resigned from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal, citing political pressures.
• Beijing's officials defended the city's judicial independence and integrity, praising local judges for their impartiality.
• The resignations have sparked a debate about the feasibility of foreign judges serving in Hong Kong's current political climate.
• Sumption's remarks and subsequent resignations have drawn varied reactions from local and international communities.

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