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The Basic Law was drafted as part of the Sino-British Joint Declaration covering Hong Kong after its handover to China on July 1, 1997. The declaration stated Hong Kong would be governed under the principle of ‘one country, two systems’ and continue to enjoy its capitalist system and individual freedoms for 50 years after the handover.
Updates to the rules for 180,000 Hong Kong government employees are largely in line with expectations and now it is all down to promotion and education
There is need to strengthen Hong Kong’s pool of foreign judges after two Britons and a Canadian announce resignations, sparking renewed legal debate.
Protecting the city’s distinct advantages calls for leaders to promote the importance of the common law system, and impress on Beijing the urgent need for Chinese officials, here and on the mainland, to study it.
Beijing expects the local government, legislature and judiciary to implement the new domestic security law in a way that ensures the city remains an attractive place for all.
- High-profile departures of two British non-permanent judges from top Hong Kong court puts spotlight on mechanism
Beijing accuses European Commission of backing forces that ‘split the country’ and defends national security law criticised in report.
Readers discuss the threat to the University of Hong Kong’s upward trajectory, Hongkongers’ right to peaceful assembly, and the kind of talent the city welcomes.
EU’s executive arm issues annual report on Hong Kong, prompting government condemnation of those ‘slandering the city’s situation’.
Jonathan Sumption is ‘disgrace to the legal profession’, commentary published on WeChat account of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says.
Government issues statement in response to Financial Times piece from Jonathan Sumption titled ‘The rule of law in Hong Kong is in grave danger’.
Former secretary for justice Teresa Cheng says the rule of law will continue to be upheld and judicial independence practised.
Updated Civil Service Code comes into effect, six months after government proposed changes to ensure loyalty, integrity.
Three Australians and one Briton say they will remain as non-permanent judges of the Court of Final Appeal.
Lawrence Collins and Jonathan Sumption confirm they have quit as non-permanent judges of the Court of Final Appeal.
Political scientist Lau Siu-kai says diplomats may be trying to express ‘solidarity’ with those who want to mark anniversary, but ‘they don’t dare to go too far and only try to send a subtle message’.
Chief Executive John Lee says criminals will use excuses to mislead public and engage in actions endangering national security.
Complicated geopolitics and a slow economic recovery have hit the legal sector hard, says outgoing Law Society president Chan Chak-ming.
Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says she sees no problem with private commemoration of Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Finance chief confident that candid exchanges with US businesses during four-day visit helped improve mutual understanding
US State Department announces restrictions on officials following ruling in Hong Kong 47 case, but city government says it is not ‘intimidated by such despicable behaviour’.
US Department of State spokesman Matthew Miller says country ‘deeply concerned’ over recent guilty verdicts in case of 47.
Ordinary residents with no intention of breaking law are unlikely to be troubled by the implications of court’s ruling, scholar says.
Three High Court judges find unofficial ‘primary’ election part of a wider plot to ‘undermine, destroy or overthrow’ government by creating constitutional crisis.
Bar Association chief Victor Dawes says professional independence crucial as city’s rule of law continues to face challenges.
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, is expected to arrive on Monday
Hong Kong, China Weightlifting and Powerlifting Association issues public apology over remarks made by chairwoman Josephine Ip, who previously called city a ‘small country’.
China’s foreign ministry arm in the city hits out at US Consul General Gregory May, who accused authorities of curbing freedom of expression beyond its borders.
Beijing expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ as Washington describes ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ as blow to city’s judicial independence.
Centre for Strategic and International Studies report says punishment or abandonment of city’s special status in US law could damage remaining autonomy.
