Two British Judges Resign from Hong Kong's Highest Court
Judges cite political situation in Hong Kong as reason for departure, raising concerns over judicial independence.
- Lord Lawrence Collins and Lord Jonathan Sumption have stepped down from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal.
- Collins explicitly cited the political environment in Hong Kong for his resignation while Sumption will issue a statement later.
- The resignations follow the conviction of 14 democracy activists under national security laws.
- Hong Kong's leadership maintains that the judiciary remains independent and human rights are protected.
- The resignations are part of a broader trend of foreign judges leaving Hong Kong's judiciary since the 2020 national security law.
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