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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.
People, Places and Things In This Story
- Hong Kong Special administrative regions of China
- Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption Former Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
- United Kingdom Country in Europe
- Lawrence Collins, Baron Collins of Mapesbury Former Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
- John Lee Ka-chiu Chief Executive of Hong Kong
- Jimmy Lai Businessman and politician
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