Hong Kong's Chief Justice Andrew Cheung highlighted the significant impact of the national security law on the judiciary during the opening of the legal year. He noted a troubling exodus of foreign judges attributed to geopolitical tensions and harassment, detailing the struggles of maintaining a transparent and independent legal process amidst external pressures. Since the introduction of the law in 2020, only six of the initial fifteen overseas judges remain. Cheung defended the strength of Hong Kong's legal institutions while acknowledging the challenges faced, particularly the accusations of compromised rule of law made by judges who departed.
Hong Kong's judiciary, despite facing pressures, continues to defend its independence and transparency, amidst a significant exodus of foreign judges since the national security law.
The Chief Justice of Hong Kong has pointed to geopolitical tensions and harassment as reasons for the departure of foreign judges, indicating a notable change in the judicial landscape.
Judge Cheung emphasized that, although challenges have tested Hong Kong's legal institutions, the judiciary remains strong and committed to fair legal processes.
The National Security Law has led to increased scrutiny on Hong Kong's judiciary, prompting several foreign judges to resign amidst concerns of a compromised rule of law.
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