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Calls for British Judges to Resign from Hong Kong's Top Court Intensify

Amid resignations, debate over judicial independence and political pressures in Hong Kong escalates.

  • Jonathan Sumption and Lawrence Collins resigned, citing Hong Kong's political situation.
  • Chief Executive John Lee criticized departing judges for 'abandoning' local judiciary.
  • Jimmy Lai's appeal against unlawful assembly conviction to be heard by remaining British judge.
  • Concerns grow over foreign judges' roles under Hong Kong's national security law.
  • Hong Kong judiciary maintains that its operation remains unaffected by judge resignations.
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