Written question asked by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 January 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal: Judges
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to ban British judges from serving on the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal.
- Answer
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British judges have played an important role in supporting the independence of Hong Kong's judiciary for many years. We want and hope that this can continue. The UK judiciary is independent of the Government and it is for them to make an assessment on this. It is therefore right that the Supreme Court continues to assess the situation in Hong Kong, in discussion with the Government.
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- HL12089
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Judges Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
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